“A never to be forgotten day. No one ever I believe, has met with such an ovation as was given to me, passing through those 6 miles of streets, Including Constitution Hill. The crowds were quite indescribable & their enthusiasm truly marvellous & deeply touching. The cheering was quite deafening, & every face seemed to… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: Her Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, 22nd June 1897
Category: Victorian events
Queen Victoria’s journal: The day she was proclaimed Queen, 21st June 1837
“Wednesday, 21st June.- Got up at 8. At 9 we all breakfasted. At ½ p.9 I went to St.James's in State. Mamma and Lady Mary Stopford were in my carriage, and Lord Albemarle, Col: Cavendish, Lady Flora Hastings, and Col: Harcourt in the others. I subjoin an account of the Procession and Proclamation. After the… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The day she was proclaimed Queen, 21st June 1837
Queen Victoria’s Privy Council dress
Earlier today, 20th June 2024, I had the privilege of seeing Queen Victoria’s Privy Council Dress on display at Kensington Palace, exactly 187 years after it was worn by Queen Victoria on her first day as Monarch. Join me as I talk about this beautiful gown. Queen Victoria’s Privy Council dress on display at Kensington… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s Privy Council dress
Queen Victoria’s Stuart ball dress
On 13th June 1851, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert hosted a Stuart themed costume ball in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace. Queen Victoria's Costume for the Stuart Ball, designed by Eugene-Louis Lami, 1851Royal Collection Trust / ©️ HM King Charles III Inspired by the court of King Charles II, the Stuart ball was the… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s Stuart ball dress
Queen Victoria’s journal: The Stuart Ball, 13th June 1851
“A very oppressive morning. Out, in the garden. - Again in the afternoon, we were some time with Winterhalter. Afterwards we drove out with the 3 girls, but were obliged to keep the carriage closed, as it rained. - We dined together early, & then began dressing for our Bal Costumè. Our dresses, & Charles's… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The Stuart Ball, 13th June 1851
Queen Victoria’s journal: The opening of the 1851 Great Exhibition, 1st May 1851
“This day is one of the greatest & most glorious days of our lives, with which, to my pride & joy the name of my dearly beloved Albert is for ever associated it is a day which makes my heart swell with thankfulness. We began the day with tenderest greetings & congratulations on the birthday… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The opening of the 1851 Great Exhibition, 1st May 1851
John Francis’s assination attempt on Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, May 1842
While Victoria and Albert rode in an open carriage after their Sunday service at St James’s Palace on 29th May 1842, Prince Albert noticed a “little, swarthy, ill-looking rascal” standing along the mall. He watched as the man held up a pistol and pulled the trigger. Fortunately, the gun failed to go off. He then… Continue reading John Francis’s assination attempt on Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, May 1842
Queen Victoria’s 35th Birthday at Osborne House
On 24th May 1854, Queen Victoria celebrated her 35th birthday at her beloved Osborne House on the Isle of Wight. Like usual on her birthday, the Queen was woken by a band playing on the terrace. after getting up, Victoria and Albert went into the nearby children’s wing, where they were greeted by ‘mama, &… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s 35th Birthday at Osborne House
Queen Victoria’s journal: The laying of the foundation Stone of the Royal Victoria Military Hospital in Netley, 19th May 1856
On 19th May 1856, Queen Victoria lay the foundation Stone of the Royal Victoria (Military) Hospital in Netley. Queen Victoria laying the Foundation Stone of the Royal Military Hospital at Netley,19 May 1856 by William SimpsonRoyal Collection Trust / ©️ HM King Charles III ‘Still very windy, though an improvement on yesterday. - Started at… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The laying of the foundation Stone of the Royal Victoria Military Hospital in Netley, 19th May 1856
Queen Victoria’s journal: The inaugural ball at Buckingham Palace, 8th May 1856
On 8th May 1856, the new Ballroom at Buckingham Palace opened with an inaugural ball. The throne room was designed by Sir James Pennethorne, with Ludwig Gruner supervising the Italian Renaissance inspired interior decoration. “The same cold, windy weather. We got out for a short walk. - Sitting to Winterhalter. - Lunched earlier & dressed, 'en… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The inaugural ball at Buckingham Palace, 8th May 1856
Roderick Maclean’s attempt to assassinate Queen Victoria, 2nd March 1882
On 2nd March 1882 Roderick Maclean attempted to assassinate Queen Victoria as she left her train and entered her carriage at Windsor railway station. During the transition a loud bang was heard from the crowd, who rushed to stop Maclean from taking another shot. When officers arrived they found that two Eton boys, named Wilson… Continue reading Roderick Maclean’s attempt to assassinate Queen Victoria, 2nd March 1882
Arthur O’Connor’s assassination attempt on Queen Victoria, 29th February 1872
On 29th February 1972, Queen Victoria was returning to Buckingham Palace from a Leap Day drive around Hyde and Regent’s Park when 17-year-old Arthur O’Connor managed to climb over the palace fence without detection. When the Queen’s carriage returned to the palace entrance, O’Connor ran over and raised a pistol just a foot away from… Continue reading Arthur O’Connor’s assassination attempt on Queen Victoria, 29th February 1872