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Queen Victoria’s journal: “A bad disturbed night & poor dear Albert got up at 6 & went to his dressing room, when he sent for D' Jenner. He soon returned & lay down, sleeping from ½ p. 6 till past 8, which was a blessed relief. Full of hope & thankfulness. Albert came a little… Continue reading The final illness and death of Prince Albert through Queen Victoria’s letters and journals – 4th December 1861:
Prince Albert, dated 1st March 1861©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III Queen Victorias journal: “Found dear Albert awake, when I went to bed last night, having however had some sleep, but he complained of cold & awoke continually afterwards. He was very restless & also slept little, hearing the clock strike almost… Continue reading The final illness and death of Prince Albert through Queen Victoria’s letters and journals, 3rd December 1861:
Prince Albert by Franz Xaver Winterhalter, dated 1843 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III Queen Victorias journal: “My poor Albert had a sad night of shivering, sleeplessness, & great distress. Sent for D' Jenner, who found him extremely uncomfortable, sad & depressed. I was terribly nervous & distressed. D' Jenner assured me… Continue reading The final illness and death of Prince Albert through Queen Victoria’s letters and journals, 2nd December 1861:
Queen Victoria’s journal, 30th November: “Dear Alice's engagement day, a year ago & St. Andrew's day. — Dearest Albert slept badly & felt weak & poorly, but he came to breakfast. — Nemours took leave. - Very mild, but showery. — Rode out with Alice, &c but it rained more or less continuously, so that… Continue reading The final illness and death of Prince Albert through Queen Victoria’s letters and journals – 30th November and 1st December 1861:
Prince Albert by Franz Xaver Winterhalter, dated 1850 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III Queen Victoria’s journal: “My beloved Albert had a good night after taking a hot bath & felt better on getting up, he also seemed better throughout the day, but of course could not go shooting. — Very muggy.… Continue reading The final illness and death of Prince Albert through Queen Victoria’s letters and journals – 29th November 1861:
Queen Victoria’s journal, 27th: “Dear Albert not better & the night not at all good. He was to stay in. — Drove out with Ernest & Marie going through the Flemish Farm & looking at Albert's beautiful herd of Herefordshire cattle. In the afternoon walking. My poor Albert suffered a good deal of pain &… Continue reading The final illness and death of Prince Albert through Queen Victoria’s letters and journals – 27th & 28th November 1861:
Queen Victoria’s journal: “A fine morning. — Out walking with Alice. — Dear Albert returned at ½ p. 1, very suffering from the neuralgic pain. He could not go out. — After luncheon walked with Louise in Frogmore garden & drove back. It was quite warm. — Albert obliged to rest & very uncomfortable from… Continue reading The final illness and death of Prince Albert through Queen Victoria’s letters and journals – 26th November 1861:
Daguerreotype of Prince Albert, dated 1842 ©️ Royal Collection Trust “My poor Albert not sleeping at all well, & this is aggravated by rheumatism. He left at ½ p. 10 for Madingley, to return tomorrow. & A windy morning. - Had a nice long painting lesson with M’ Leitch, Alice joining. — Drove out with… Continue reading Prince Albert’s final illness and death through Queen Victoria’s journals and letters – 25th November 1861
Prince Albert by John Partridge, dated 1841 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III Queen Victorias journal: “A very showery morning. — Albert went directly after breakfast to Wellington College, getting back for luncheon. - In the afternoon we walked with the 2 younger girls & Hermann. — The additions to our dinner… Continue reading Prince Albert’s final illness and death through Queen Victoria’s journals and letters: 4th December 1861