Discovering the secret life of Queen Victoria since 2018
“The 2nd most eventful day in my life, as regarded feelings, for I felt almost as if it were I that was being married over again, only much more nervous, — A thick fog, & a sharp frost early. — Whilst dressing dear Vicky came in to see me, looking, composed, & in a fine,… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The wedding of Princess Victoria and Crown Prince Frederick of Prussia, 25th January 1858
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
On 10th January 1893, Princess Marie, daughter of Prince Alfred and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, married Crown Prince Ferdinand of Romania at Signaringen Castle. Princess Marie in her wedding dress ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “Little Missy's wedding today, which I am sorry I could not be present at. Thought about… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The wedding of Princess Marie of Edinburgh to Crown Prince Ferdinand of Romania, 10th January 1893.
Princess Helena and Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, dated December 1865©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “These days 4 years ago, were all dreadfully anxious ones, & they are ever present to my mind. — Walked & drove will Lenchen, going to the Mausoleum. — Saw Mr Gladstone, who gave me a paper… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The engagement of Princess Helena and Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, 5th December 1865.
Informal engagement photo of Princess Alice and Prince Louis of Hesse, taken on 8th December 1860 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “A very doubtful heavy morning, but we decided to go to Aldershot. — Took leave of Nemours & Alencon & started for Aldershot by rail, with Alice, Lenchen, Louis, Arthur,… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The engagement of Princess Alice and Prince Louis of Hesse, 30th November 1860
The wedding of Alix and Nicholas by Laurits Regner Tuxen, dated 1895-1896 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “My thoughts constantly with dear Alicky, whose wedding takes place today. I prayed most earnestly for her, & felt so sad I could not be with her. She was to leave Ella's house for… Continue reading Queen Victorias Journal: The wedding of Princess Alix (later Alexandra Feodorovna) and Tsar Nicholas II, 26th November 1894
Victoria and Friedrich in March 1863 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “My dearest Uncle,—I profit by your own messenger to confide to you, and to you alone, begging you not to mention it to your children, that our wishes on the subject of a future marriage for Vicky have been realised… Continue reading Letter from Queen Victoria to her uncle Leopold I, King of Belgium, 22nd September 1855, on the engagement of Princess Victoria.
Sophia and Constantine, dated 27th October 1888 credit: unknown “A beautiful bright morning. — Heard that dear Sophie's wedding yesterday had gone of admirably. — Out with Beatrice. I walk a little better, which is a great thing. — Drove in the Balloch Buidh, in the afternoon with Beatrice & Ina Mc Neill. At 7… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The wedding of Princess Sophia of Prussia and Crown Prince Constantine of Greece, 27th October 1889:
Despite going against normal tradition, Victorias role as the monarch meant that she had to propose to her future husband. In October 1839, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha returned to Britain to visit his cousin, the Queen. From their births in 1819, a match between the two had been plotted by their mutual family… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: Her engagement to Prince Albert, 15th October 1839
Princess Victoria and Prince Fredrick ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “My dear Lord Clarendon,— The Queen wishes me to send you the enclosed letters, with the request that they may be sent by messengers to Coblentz. I may tell you in the strictest confidence that Prince Frederic William has yesterday laid… Continue reading Letter from Prince Albert to the Earl of Clarendon, 21st September 1855, on the engagement of Princess Victoria.
On 3rd October 1870, Princess Louise, fourth daughter and sixth child of Queen Victoria, got engaged to John Campbell, Marquess of Lorne at Balmoral. Princess Louise and John CampbellSource: Wikipedia “A fine morning, after frost, & the sky as cloudless as yesterday. — Walked a little & sat out reading & writing. — Jane C.… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The engagement of Princess Louise and John Campbell, Marquess of Lorne, 3rd October 1870
On 29th September 1855, Victoria, Princess Royal, and Prince Frederick of Prussia (later Frederick III, Empror of Germany and King of Prussia) became engaged at Balmoral. From left to right: Prince Friedrich of Prussia, Princess Victoria, Prince Alfred (seated on the grass), Princess Alice, Princess Helena, Queen Victoria, Princess Louise, Prince Albert and Prince Albert… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The engagement of Victoria, Princess Royal, to Prince Friedrich of Prussia, 29th September 1855