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On 13th May 1848, Princess Louise, sixth child of Queen Victoria, was baptised in the Private Chapel at Buckingham Palace. “Another intensely hot day. — We were out as usual. — Mama most kindly sent the Baby a string of pearls, to which was attached a locket with her hair, similar to what she gave… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Princess Louise, 13th May 1848
On 1st May 1886, Princess Patricia, daughter of Prince Arthur and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, was baptised at St Anne’s Church, Bagshot, Surrey. “A beautiful bright day, but 10 degrees of frost, which is very serious. — Dear Arthur's 36th birthday. May God bless & protect him for many years. What joy his birth was,… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Princess Patricia of Connaught, 1st May 1886
On 27th April 1863, Princess Victoria of Hesse, eldest child of Princess Alice and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, was baptised in the Green Drawing Room at Windsor Castle. “Went over to see dear Alice, who was to keep quiet. — Took a short drive with the little Sardinian ponies, with her. Then went to look… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine, 27th April 1863
On 31st March 1869, Prince Albert, son of Princess Helena and grandson of Queen Victoria, was baptised in the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle Prince Albert in 1869©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “A bright morning. — After breakfast went to wish Aunt Cambridge good morning, then drove with Baby down to… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Prince Albert of Schleswig-Holstein, 31st March 1869
On 26th March 1883, Princess Alice of Albany, daughter of Prince Leopold and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, was baptised in the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle. Princess Alice in March 1884©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “George C.'s birthday. — Had not a good night. — Poor Brown no better, in fact… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Princess Alice of Albany, 26th March 1883
Queen Victoria with Princess Margaret of Connaught in April 1882️©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III 2024 “Fine & very warm. — Much bustle & anxiety about the arrangements for the Christening. Nervous that all should go right. Feel the loss of my beloved one, so dreadfully, on these occasions. Wore morning dress.… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Princess Margaret of Connaught, 11th March 1884
On 11th March 1882, Princess Margaret, daughter of Prince Arthur and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, was baptised in the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle. Princess Margaret in August 1888 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “Fine & very warm. — Much bustle & anxiety about the arrangements for the Christening. Nervous that… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Princess Margaret of Connaught, 11th March 1882
On 10th March 1864, Prince Albert Victor, son of Prince Albert Edward (later King Edward VII) and grandson of Queen Victoria, was baptised in the Private Chapel at Buckingham Palace. “A year since Bertie's marriage. May God long bless & preserve him & dear Alix! — A fine frosty morning. — The Danes have again… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Prince Albert Victor, 10th March 1864
“Today it is a year, that I have been blessed by becoming the wife of my beloved Albert. What perfect happiness I have enjoyed since then! & how I pray it may continue. This anniversary must ever be the most precious one in my life. — Albert gave me a little brooch representing a cradle… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Princess Victoria, 10th February 1841
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 Beatrice with Prince Alexander, dated December 1886 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “A beautiful morning. — Had a letter from Clémentine announcing Ferdinand's being offered the throne of Bulgaria, & the great wish expressed, that he should accept, which he felt inclined to do, only wished to know what Russia… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Prince Alexander of Battenberg, 18th December 1886
On 31st October 1891, Prince Maurice of Battenberg, son of Princess Beatrice and grandson of Queen Victoria, was baptised in the drawing-room at Balmoral Castle, the first christening of a prince in Scotland for 300 years. The christening of Prince Maurice of Battenberg by George Ogilvy Reid, dated 1891 ©️ National Galleries Scotland “Very foggy… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal- The christening of Prince Maurice of Battenberg, 31st October 1891