On 13th May 1848, Princess Louise, sixth child of Queen Victoria, was baptised 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 attached a locket with her hair, similar to what she gave… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Princess Louise, 13th May 1848
On 12th May 1876, Prince Harald, son of Princess Helena and grandson of Queen Victoria, was born at Cumberland Lodge, Windsor. “A dull morning. — On getting up, heard that dear Lenchen had got a boy born at 1.30 after a severe time. — The Empress & Arthur at breakfast. — Just before I went… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Prince Harald of Schleswig-Holstein, 12th May 1876
On 1st May 1886, Princess Patricia, daughter of Prince Arthur and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, was baptised at St Anne’s Church, Bagshot, Surrey. “A beautiful bright day, but 10 degrees of frost, which is very serious. — Dear Arthur's 36th birthday. May God bless & protect him for many years. What joy his birth was,… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Princess Patricia of Connaught, 1st May 1886
On 27th April 1863, Princess Victoria of Hesse, eldest child of Princess Alice and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, was baptised in the Green Drawing Room at Windsor Castle. “Went over to see dear Alice, who was to keep quiet. — Took a short drive with the little Sardinian ponies, with her. Then went to look… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine, 27th April 1863
On 26th April 1866, the confirmation of Prince Arthur, seventh child of Queen Victoria, took place at Dt Mildred’s Church, Whippingham, Isle of Wight. “Very fine warm. — Took a short drive in the small pony phaeton with Lenchen. Resting, when I came in. — Shortly before 12 drove with Arthur to Whippingham Church, the… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The confirmation of Prince Arthur, 26th April 1866
On 25th April 1885, the confirmation of Prince Ernst Louis, son of Princess Alice and grandson of Queen Victoria, took place at New Palace Darmstadt. “A day of great emotions. Dear beloved Alice's birthday & her darling boy to be confirmed, & 1rst grandchild, christened. But she not there to see it! — Irène breakfasted… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The confirmation of Prince Ernst Louis of Hesse and by Rhine, 25th April 1885
On 21st April 1859, the confirmation of Princess Alice, second daughter of Queen Victoria, took place at Windsor Castle. “An eventful day. Sad that politics should disturb the serenity of it all! We feel very anxious. — Fine bright morning. — Albert hid the Easter eggs, which the Children all looked for, including our precious… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The confirmation of Princess Alice, 21st April 1859
On 19th April 1894, Princess Victoria Melita, daughter of Prince Alfred, and Prince Ernst Louis, son of Princess Alice, got married at Schloss Ehrenburg, Coburg. “I will try & describe this eventful day. — Heard a beautiful Chorale being played under the windows of Affie's Palais. — Got up in good time & breakfasted with… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The wedding of Princess Victoria Melita of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and Prince Ernst Louis of Hesse, 19th April 1894
On 17th April 1862, the confirmation of Princess Helena, fifth child of Queen Victoria, took place at St Mildred’s Church, Whippingham, Isle of Wight. Princess Helena wearing her confirmation dress in June 1862 Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III 2024 “So sad in waking to think what was to come & was… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The confirmation of Princess Helena, 17th April 1862
On 5th April 1863, Princess Victoria of Hesse, eldest child of Princess Alice and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, was born in the Tapestry Room at Windsor Castle. Princess Victoria with her nurse, Mrs Moffat, when she was three weeks old ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “The brightest room shone in at… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Princess Victoria of Hesse, 5th April 1863
On 5th April 1860, the confirmation of Queen Victoria's second son, Prince Alfred, took place at Windsor Castle. Prince Alfred at his confirmation, April 1860 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “Saw dear Affie for a moment. He did not come to breakfast. — Afterwards we walked with the visitors, Alice, Bertie &… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The confirmation of Prince Alfred, 5th April 1860
“A very fine morning. - After breakfast began writing a letter & then went on deck. We landed at the Victoria Wharf at ½ p. 11, being received by La & LY Cadogan, Arthur, Louischen & their children, also by La Dufferin & La Meath. We 3 wore bunches of real shamrocks, & my bonnet… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: Her final arrival in Ireland, 4th April 1900
