On 3rd May 1870, Princess Helena Victoria, daughter of Princess Helena and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, was born at Frogmore House, Windsor.
‘A fine sunny morning. – Walked & drove with Louise in the small pony carriage. – Greatly surprised, on coming home to get a telegram from Dr Fairbank saying Lenchen had been taken ill, & Christian, who was absent for a couple of days had been sent for. Luckily Mary Biddulph happened to be staying there, during his absence. – Drove in the afternoon with Louise & Lilah C. to Ryde. – Sat a little with Leopold, who has still much pain. Have decided not to leave before the 6th an account of him. – Lilah C., Caroline C., Eva M° D., the Protheros & Sir J. Cowell dined. At dinner heard that dear Lenchen had got a daughter & was doing quite well, but had had a severe time. Good Mary Biddulph telegraphed, also Christian. -‘
RA VIC/MAIN/QVJ (W) 3 May 1870 (PRINCESS BEATRICE’S COPIES) retrieved 2 May 2024
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