Today we’re taking a look at this detailed pencil and watercolour sketch by Queen Victoria, which shows a scotch fir on the grounds of Claremont in Esher, Surrey. The Queen and her husband arrived at Claremont on 22nd May 1847 and remained until the 25th. In her journal dated 23rd May, the day this sketch was completed, Victoria writes: ‘My last day when 27 years old, & I feel I am getting very old, but dear Albert’s & my love is younger & greater than ever, & I have nothing but thanksgiving to offer up for my excessive happiness, which I pray may continue for many many years. — Again a beautiful day & extremely hot. — I established myself in the grounds to draw, & remained out for an hour ½’
Citation:
(1) RA VIC/MAIN/QVJ (W) 23 May 1847 (PRINCESS BEATRICE’S COPIES) retrieved 16 September 2025. Royal Collection Trust / © King Charles III
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