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On 6th September 1844, Prince Alfred, fourth child and second son of Queen Victoria, wasbaptised in the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle. Christening of Prince Alfred, 6 September 1844, by Doyle, James ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM Ling Charles III “How thankful do I feel to be so well, exactly a month after I… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Prince Alfred, 6th September 1844
Out of Queen Victoria’s four sons, Prince Alfred is perhaps the least known. From a young age, Alfred was - in his mother’s eyes - the perfect son. Unlike his brother, the Prince of Wales, Alfred was intelligent like his oldest sister, Victoria, and regularly made his parents proud. However, to the dismay of his… Continue reading The life of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
On 29th June 1889, Prince Leopold, son of Princess Beatrice and grandson of Queen Victoria, was baptised at St George’s Chapel, Windsor. Christening of Prince Leopold of Battenberg in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, 29th June 1889 by William SimpsonRoyal Collection Trust / ©️ HM King Charles Ill “We all breakfasted at Frogmore, & I… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Lord Leopold Mountbatten, 29th June 1889
On this day, 2nd June 1843, Princess Alice, third child of Queen Victoria, was baptised in the Private Chapel at Buckingham Palace. She was given the names Alice Maud Mary and later gained the nicknames “Alee” and “Fatima”. Her godparents included: Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover; Princess Feodora of Leiningen; Prince Ernest of Saxe-Coburg and… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal- The Christening of Princess Alice, 2nd June 1843
On 21st May 1867, Prince Christian Victor, son of Princess Helena and grandson of Queen Victoria, was baptised in the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle. "Pouring with rain & very cold. - Had rather a bad head ache but rested quietly in my room. - At a little before 1 all assembled for the Christening… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Prince Christian Victor, 21st May 1867
On 17th May 1884, Princess Beatrice, daughter of Prince Alfred and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, was christened at Eastwell House. Princess Beatrice and her older sister, Princess Alexandra in April 1885 Royal Collection Trust / ©️ HM King Charles III Queen Victoria’s journal: “Very fine hot day. — Breakfasted alone with Louis. — Out with… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Princess Beatrice of Edinburgh, 17th May 1884
On 13th May 1848, Princess Louise, daughter of Queen Victoria, was baptised in the Private Chapel at Buckingham Palace. The christening of Princess Louise 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… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Princess Louise, 13th March 1848