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On 23rd January 1874, Prince Alfred, fourth child of Queen Victoria, married Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna of Russia, at the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, Russia. The Marriage of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, by Nicholas Chevalier, dated 1874-1875©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “My mind entirely taken up with today's great event… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The wedding of Prince Alfred and Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna of Russia, 23rd January 1874
The Christening of The Prince of Wales, by Sir George Hayter, dated 1842-1845 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “Bells were singing & guns firing when I awoke. I offered up earnest prayers that the Almighty would grant this blessing to today's solemn religious act, & that our little Boy might become… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Prince Albert Edward, later King Edward VII, 25th January 1842
Princess Louise at Windsor castle on 7th March to commemorate her confirmation©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “A beautiful morning. — Felt very low when I walk, thinking, & praying for our beloved fatherless Child, who was today to take upon herself her Baptismal vows. — At a little before 12 started… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The confirmation of Princess Louise, 21st January 1865
Queen Victoria, dated 1887 Source: Pinterest "Had a fair night, but was a little wakeful. Got up earlier & had some milk. - Lenchen came & read some papers. - Out before 1, in the garden chair, Lenchen & Beatrice going with me. - Rested a little, had some food, & took a short drive… Continue reading The final journals of Queen Victoria – part 15, 13th January 1901:
Princess Beatrice and Prince Henry of Battenberg in Darmstadt, dated April 1885 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III 2024 "This has been such an awful day that it is almost impossible to describe it. A terrible blow has fallen on us all, especially on my poor darling Beatrice. Our dearly loved Liko… Continue reading Queen Victorias Journal: The death of Prince Henry of Battenberg, 20th January 1896
Prince Albert Victor, dated sometime in the late 1880s ©️ National Portrait Gallery, London “This was the dreadful day, & I was thinking of what was taking place at each hour! — Got a kind letter from dear Bertie. — The dear Remains, with the poor Parents, Children, & Tecks, were to leave Sandringham at… Continue reading Queen Victorias Journal: The funeral of Prince Albert Victor, 20th January 1892
Queen Victoria by Carl Rudolph Sohn, dated 1883 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III "Had a good night, & could take some breakfast better. - There was a dense fog & no ships could cross. Took an hour's drive at ½ p. 2 with Lenchen. It was very foggy, but the air… Continue reading The final journals of Queen Victoria – part 14, 12th January 1901:
Queen Victoria by Heinrich Von Angeli, dated 1875©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III 2024 "A better night, but felt very tired. - Out in the garden chair after 1, Lenchen Beatrice walking with me. Very fine & like spring. Went as far as Barton & back. Felt so weary that I did… Continue reading The final journals of Queen Victoria – part 13, 11th January 1901:
Portrait miniature of Queen Victoria by Josefine Swoboda, dated 1893©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III 2024 "Rather a better night, but I slept on late. - Only got out for a short time in the morning, & in the afternoon drove with Lenchen & Beatrice to Newport & back. - Rested when… Continue reading The final journals of Queen Victoria – part 12, 10th January 1901:
Queen Victoria and Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, in Coburg in April 1894 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III 2024 "A bad night, & got up late. - Did not go out till the afternoon, when I drove with Harriet P. It was fine & mild & all the snow disappearing fast.… Continue reading The final journals of Queen Victoria – part 11, 9th January 1901:
Queen Victoria (right) with Princess Beatrice (left) in May 1886 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III 2024 "Had a restless night & woke very often. The ground was white with snow when I got up & it snowed off & on the whole morning. - Got out in a closed carriage for… Continue reading The final journals of Queen Victoria – part 10, 8th January 1901:
Queen Victoria with Princess Margaret of Connaught, dated April 1882 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III 2024 “The same dull, grey weather, but not cold. — Service at ¼ to 11, in the house, performed by Mr Prothero, who preached well. — Just before, had a telegram from Arthur, saying, he had… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Princess Margaret of Connaught, 15th January 1882