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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 9th April 1898, the confirmation of Princess Alice, daughter of Prince Leopold and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, took place in Cannes, France. “Another splendid day. - Received on getting up, the annexed very interesting telegram from the Sirdar himself. The fighting must have been severe, & splendid on the part of our troops. The… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The confirmation of Princess Alice of Albany, 9th April 1898
On 1st April 1858, the confirmation of Queen Victoria's eldest son, Prince Albert Edward, later King Edward VII, took place at Windsor Castle. “A showery, raw morning. — Bertie came to wish me good morning, before breakfasting alone in his room. Our visitors came to breakfast. All the other Children looked for Easter eggs. —… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The confirmation of Prince Albert Edward (later King Edward VII), 1st April 1858