Princess Beatrice of Battenberg by Heinrich von Angeli, 1875

Last October I shared a post about a portrait of Princess Beatrice that I unexpectedly saw on display at Kensington Palace. This portrait was one of many that I never thought I would have the pleasure of seeing in person. However, in March 2026 I once again had the excitement of seeing another portrait of Princess Beatrice being displayed, this time at Queen Victoria’s Isle of Wight home, Osborne House.

If you’ve visited Osborne House then you will have seen that the dining room is filled with portraits of the Queen’s nine children. Until recently, one of my favourite portraits was Richard Lauchert’s depiction of Princess Beatrice. However, earlier this year I was pleasantly surprised to see that it had been replaced with another portrait by Angeli.

In March 1875, Angeli travelled to Windsor Castle to create a number of portraits of Queen Victoria’s family. Within a couple of days of his arrival, Victoria and Beatrice were photographed in the positions that they were to be painted.

Unlike most portraits of Beatrice as an adult, which depict her as the frumpy youngest child, Angeli has depicted her with grace and the elegance of a daughter of the monarch. She can be seen wearing a light blue evening gown with a white shawl, along with the Order of Victoria and Albert as she stands overlooking a river. Sittings continued throughout March 1875 and the painting was purchased by Queen Victoria for £300.

This portrait is fairly unknown compared to other portraits, however it has always been one of my personal favourites and one that I never thought I would have an opportunity to see in person. I’m not sure how long it will remain on display for as this is likely a temporary placement whilst the other portrait undergoes conservation work. Either way, I highly recommend keeping an eye out for this stunning portrait next time you visit Osborne!

I highly recommend looking for this painting next time you visit the palace. Tap here to learn more about Beatrice’s life!

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