Hi, I’m Shannon, creator and owner of Queen.Victoria.Roses. I started my page on instagram in 2018 as a way to share my passion and knowledge for all things Queen Victoria related with others. Since then, my content has reached millions of people around the world!
In 2020, I began my fight with a lesser known eating disorder, called ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). By the beginning of 2021, I knew I needed to focus on getting better so made the difficult decision of stepping away from my instagram page. During that time, my mental health improved, however, I had lost interest in almost everything I had loved before, including Queen.Victoria.Roses. Then, in July 2022, I visited Queen Victorias seaside residence, Osborne House, on the anniversary of Princess Alice’s wedding, which took place it here in 1862. As I walked up the path towards the house, I was immediately overwhelmed by all of the passion I had once felt for history. Later that day, I took to instagram and it was just like returning home. As difficult as 2020/2021 had been, I have it to thank for making me who I am today and for giving me the confidence to achieve the dreams I had once lost.
Although I’m still not fully recovered, I know I’m heading in the right direction and my dream of living on the Isle of Wight and becoming a full time historian seems much more possible than ever before.
Queen.Victoria.Roses isn’t just my passion, but also home to myself and an incredible community. If you’re new to any of my pages, I can guarantee you are appreciated and will always be part of our ever growing community!
– If you or a loved one are struggling with mental health or an eating disorder, please know you aren’t alone and that you will get through it. My inbox is always open to anyone that needs to talk or needs support in getting the right support – Shannon x
- Sketchbook Saturday, week 42
Dated 14th August 1855, this delightful watercolour by Queen Victoria shows a stunning sunset over the Solent. At 5pm Queen… Continue reading Sketchbook Saturday, week 42 - Queen Victoria’s shamrock parasol and bonnet
On 4th April 1900 Queen Victoria arrived in Ireland for the final time in her 63 year reign. During her… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s shamrock parasol and bonnet - ‘An impressive spectacle of its kind’: Queen Victoria opens the Royal Albert Hall
On 29th March 1871 London witnessed the opening of one of its most iconic buildings, the Royal Albert Hall, in… Continue reading ‘An impressive spectacle of its kind’: Queen Victoria opens the Royal Albert Hall - ‘It brought home painfully to me, the break with the past’: The death of Queen Victoria’s highland servant, John Brown
On 27th March 1883 Queen Victoria’s Highland servant (and potential lover), John Brown, passed away at Windsor Castle. According to… Continue reading ‘It brought home painfully to me, the break with the past’: The death of Queen Victoria’s highland servant, John Brown - Sketchbook Saturday, week 41
This sketchbook Saturday we’re looking at this beautiful watercolour, pencil and ink sketch of Princess Alice. Dated 17th June 1860,… Continue reading Sketchbook Saturday, week 41