👑 Meet Queen Christina of Sweden — one of the most fascinating and unconventional monarchs in history. Crowned at just 6 years old after her father’s death, Christina grew up under the weight of royal duty… but she never fit the mold of a traditional queen. She was brilliant, fiercely independent, and openly rebellious. Unlike other rulers of her time, Christina refused to marry. She dressed in men’s clothing, studied philosophy and art, and surrounded herself with poets, scholars, and free-thi

👑 Meet Queen Christina of Sweden — one of the most fascinating and unconventional monarchs in history. Crowned at just 6 years old after her father’s death, Christina grew up under the weight of royal duty… but she never fit the mold of a traditional queen. She was brilliant, fiercely independent, and openly rebellious. Unlike other rulers of her time, Christina refused to marry. She dressed in men’s clothing, studied philosophy and art, and surrounded herself with poets, scholars, and free-thi

24K views · 2K reactions | After an 18-month absence, screen queen Greta Garbo returned most fittingly as one her native Sweden's most famous rulers, QUEEN CHRISTINA ('33). A rightful leader, Garbo had complete approval on every person hired for her films which lead to the casting of her former fiancé and silent screen co-star John Gilbert. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM | Facebook