Helena of Schleswig-Holstein nasceu o 25 de maio de 1846 em Westminster, Londres, Inglaterra. Foi casada com Prince Christian. Morreu o 9 de junho de 1923 em Londres, Inglaterra.
Helena was a lively and outspoken child, and reacted against brotherly teasing by punching the bully on the nose. Her early talents included drawing. Lady Augusta Stanley, a lady-in-waiting to the Queen, commented favourably on the three-year-old Helena's artwork.
