Discovering the secret life of Queen Victoria since 2018
On this day, 20th June 1837, Queen Victoria succeeded her uncle, King William IV, and became Queen, aged just 18! ‘Victoria Regina: Queen Victoria receiving the news of her Accession’ by Henry Tanworth Wells, dated 1887 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III Queen Victoria’s Journal: “I was awoke at 6 o'clock by… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: her ascension to the throne, 20th June 1837
Known as a plump and dowdy widow, Queen Victoria is often remembered for her life after Prince Albert’s premature death in 1861. Join me as I explore the life and reign of Queen Victoria! Queen Victoria with her eldest child, Princess Victoria, dated 1844©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III After the death… Continue reading The life of Queen Victoria
On 15th May 1899, Queen Victoria returned to Kensington Palace nine days before it opened to the public for the first time. To celebrate the Queen’s 80th birthday, on 24th May 1899, Kensington Palace opened its doors to the public for the first time. Victoria had always been interested in preserving her own history for… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s visit to Kensington Palace, 15th May 1899