On 3rd May 1870, Princess Helena Victoria was born at Frogmore House, Windsor. She was the third child and eldest daughter of Princess Helena and Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein. Just over a month later - on 20th June - the baby was baptised in the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle, where she received the names… Continue reading The life of Princess Helena Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein
Born at Windsor Castle on 14th April 1867, Prince Christian Victor was the eldest child of Princess Helena and her husband, Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein. He was christened in the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle on 21st May, when he received the names Christian Victor Albert Louis Ernst Anton. His godparents included: Queen Victoria; Christian… Continue reading The life of Prince Christian Victor of Schleswig-Holstein
In the early hours of St Patrick’s day (17th March) 1886, a new Princess was born at Buckingham Palace. Described as ‘a dear pretty little thing’ by Queen Victoria, Princess Patricia was the youngest child of Prince Arthur and his wife, Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia. She was christened on 1st May at St Anne’s… Continue reading The life of Patricia of Connaught, later Lady Patricia Ramsay
In October 1867 Prince Alfred became the first British royal to visit South Australia as part of a worldwide tour with the Navy. The trip itself lasted five months and had been a success until an Irish man, named Henry James O'Farrell, attempted to assassinate the Prince. The scene of the attackSource: The Dictionary of… Continue reading Henry James O’Farrell’s attempt to assassinate Prince Alfred.
On 25th November 1876, Princess Victoria Melita was born at San Anton Palace in Malta, where her father had been stationed in the Navy. She was the third child of Prince Arthur Duke of Edinburgh (later, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha) and his wife, Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna Russia. That evening Queen Victoria received a… Continue reading The life of Princess Victoria Melita of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Born at Marlborough house on 20th of February 1867, Princess Louise entered the world surrounded by fear over her mother’s life. Princess Alexandra, daughter of King Christian IX of Denmark, had fallen ill with rheumatic fever towards the end of her pregnancy. Her pain and symptoms were so severe that she was at high risk… Continue reading The life of Princess Louise, Duchess of Fife
Known as ‘Daisy’ by her family, Princess Margaret of Connaught was one of the most eligible Princesses in Europe. After marrying for love, she found herself happy in the role of Crown Princess of Sweden. Join me as I look at her happy life and tragically young death. Queen Victoria with Princess Margaret, dated 1885©️… Continue reading The life of Princess Margaret of Connaught
Hi everyone I hope you’re all having a wonderful festive season! I know this isn’t my usual kind of blog but unfortunately I haven’t had much choice. I know money is tight this time of year, but recently I’ve been struggling financially and am unable to pay upcoming fees to keep my website going. I… Continue reading Reach out for help
From unimportant Princess to Queen of Norway, Princess Maud of Wales is perhaps one of the least known daughters of King Edward VII. Join me in todays blog as I explore her life and reign! Princess Alexandra with Princess Maud, dated 1872 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III Born at Marlborough House… Continue reading The life of Queen Maud of Norway
On the morning of 15th October 1874, Queen Victoria ‘found many telegrams & the welcome news that Marie had been safely delivered of a son’ at Buckingham Palace. Prince Alfred was the eldest child and only son of Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, and his wife, Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna of Russia. Prince Alfred in May… Continue reading The life of Prince Alfred, Hereditary Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Born two months premature on 8th January 1864 at Frogmore House, Prince Albert Victor entered the world weighing less than four pounds! However, despite his difficult start, the small Prince grew up to be a big personality and went on to live a life full of potential scandal. Join me as I look at the… Continue reading The life of Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence
Out of all of Queen Victorias grandsons, Prince Waldemar certainly Hermes like he would have been fun to know. Join me as I look at his short, yet mischievous, life. Princess Victoria with Prince Waldemar, dated November 1868 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III Prince Waldemar of Prussia was born on 10th… Continue reading The life of Prince Waldemar of Prussia
