Discovering the secret life of Queen Victoria since 2018
Born fifth in line to the throne, Princess Alexandrina Victoria’s chances of becoming Queen looked slim; but the death of Princess Charlotte in 1817 and King George III’s lack of legitimate grandchildren paved the way for her to one day become the most powerful woman in the world. Join me as I look at the… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journey to the throne: The line of succession from King George III to Queen Victoria
In 1887, Abdul Karim was one of two Indian men selected to serve Queen Victoria as a present for her Golden Jubilee. A year later, he was promoted to the role of the Queens ‘Munshi’. But who was Abdul Karim and what was his relationship with Victoria really like? The Munshi Abdul Karim by Rudolf… Continue reading The unconventional relationship between Queen Victoria and Abdul Karim