Discovering the secret life of Queen Victoria since 2018
© Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2025 | Royal Collection Trust RCIN 980030.b This Sketchbook Saturday we’re looking at this stunning watercolour landscape by Queen Victoria, titled ‘View from the new approach, Balmoral’. On 27th September 1854 Queen Victoria described in her journal how it had been a ‘beautiful day, with a very hot sun. — Albert out… Continue reading Sketchbook Saturday, week 13
On 24th October 1887, Princess Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg, daughter of Princess Beatrice and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, was born at Balmoral Castle. Queen Victoria with Princess Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg, September 1897 ©️ Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2024 | Royal Collection Trust “Was up in the night with my poor Beatrice, who was very… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Princess Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg, 24th October 1887
On 31st October 1891, Prince Maurice of Battenberg, son of Princess Beatrice and grandson of Queen Victoria, was baptised in the drawing-room at Balmoral Castle, the first christening of a prince in Scotland for 300 years. The christening of Prince Maurice of Battenberg by George Ogilvy Reid, dated 1891 ©️ National Galleries Scotland “Very foggy… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal- The christening of Prince Maurice of Battenberg, 31st October 1891