For centuries, royal families were seen as the very image of perfection. But behind palace walls, there were children who never made it into the history books—children born with Down syndrome who were often hidden, institutionalized, or even falsely declared dead. In this video, we uncover the heartbreaking yet powerful stories of royal children like Nerissa and Katherine Bowes-Lyon, Princess Alexandrine of Prussia, and Anne de Gaulle. We explore how they were treated, why their lives were kept secret, and how their stories remind us of the progress society has made in understanding and accepting people with Down syndrome. This is a chapter of history that was never meant to be told, but by sharing their lives now, we can give these forgotten children the dignity and recognition they deserve.
09 August 2025
The Dark Fate of Royal Children Born With Down Syndrome
Of course, the Bowes-Lyons girls were NOT members of the Royal Family.
For centuries, royal families were seen as the very image of perfection. But behind palace walls, there were children who never made it into the history books—children born with Down syndrome who were often hidden, institutionalized, or even falsely declared dead. In this video, we uncover the heartbreaking yet powerful stories of royal children like Nerissa and Katherine Bowes-Lyon, Princess Alexandrine of Prussia, and Anne de Gaulle. We explore how they were treated, why their lives were kept secret, and how their stories remind us of the progress society has made in understanding and accepting people with Down syndrome. This is a chapter of history that was never meant to be told, but by sharing their lives now, we can give these forgotten children the dignity and recognition they deserve.
For centuries, royal families were seen as the very image of perfection. But behind palace walls, there were children who never made it into the history books—children born with Down syndrome who were often hidden, institutionalized, or even falsely declared dead. In this video, we uncover the heartbreaking yet powerful stories of royal children like Nerissa and Katherine Bowes-Lyon, Princess Alexandrine of Prussia, and Anne de Gaulle. We explore how they were treated, why their lives were kept secret, and how their stories remind us of the progress society has made in understanding and accepting people with Down syndrome. This is a chapter of history that was never meant to be told, but by sharing their lives now, we can give these forgotten children the dignity and recognition they deserve.
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