Discovering the secret life of Queen Victoria since 2018
Out of all the royal children, sisters Princess Helena Victoria and Princess Marie Louise shared one of the closest bonds. Join me in today’s post as I take a look at their journey of living together! Following her divorce from Prince Aribert of Anhalt in 1900, Princess Marie Louise of Schleswig-Holstein moved into 21 Queensberry… Continue reading Royal Housemates: Princesses Helena Victoria and Marie Louise of Schleswig-Holstein
“Thursday, October 10. - Got up at ½ p.10 and saw to my astonishment that a stone or rather 2 stones had been thrown at my dressing room window and 2 glasses broke; the stone was found under the window, in the little blue room next the audience room another window broken and the stone… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: Victoria and Albert meet for the second time, 10th October 1839
“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
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
Known for their extreme love, fiery arguments and tragic demise, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert are one of history’s most iconic couples. But have you ever wondered where this famous love story began? If so, you’re in the right place! Keep reading to join me as I explore the courtship of Queen Victoria and Prince… Continue reading The courtship of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Princess (later Queen) Alexandra with Princess Victoria, dated September 1870 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III 2024 "On getting up, found a telegram from Bertie saying that dear Alix had had a little girl at ½ p. 6 this morning & was going on well. The last news before I went to… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Princess Louise of Wales, 20th February 1867
Born at Cumberland Lodge, Windsor, on 12th August 1872, Princess Marie Louise was the fourth child of Princess Helena and Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein. Join me, Shannon McInulty, as I explore her journey from free spirited princess to unhappy wife of Prince Aribert of Anhalt and eventually to flourishing “Princess of nowhere”. Princess Marie Louise,… Continue reading The life of Princess Marie Louise of Schleswig-Holstein
On 22nd July 1896, Princess Maud, daughter of Prince Albert Edward, later King Edward VII and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, married Prince Carl of Denmark in the Private Chapel at Buckingham Palace. Princess Maud of Wales and Prince Charles of Denmark with their bridesmaids, July 22 1896 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The wedding of Princess Maud of Wales and Prince Carl of Denmark, 22nd July 1896
At 2 o’clock in the morning of 18th March 1848, Queen Victoria went into labour with her sixth child, Princess Louise, who was born at Buckingham Palace just six hours later. The timing of Louise’s birth coincided with political revolutions, which had swept through Europe and Britain, starting on 12th January 1848 and ending on… Continue reading The life of Princess Louise
On this day, 11th July 1866, Princess Irene, daughter of Princess Alice and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, was born at New Palace, Darmstadt, Grand Duchy of Hesse Princess Irene in the 1880s “Very, very hot. — Telegrams saying Emperor meant to enforce Armistice & That Gablenz had been sent back from Prussian Headquarters, without the… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal- The birth of Princess Irene of Hesse and by Rhine, 11th July 1866
Queen Victoria with Princess Victoria of Wales (left) and Princess Helena Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein (right) at Balmoral in June 1898 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “Heard on getting up, from Bertie, that dear Alix had got another little girl this morning. Both were going on quite well. Strange coincidence, as I… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal- The birth of Princess Victoria of wales, 6th July 1868
On this day, 13th June 1842, Queen Victoria rode in a train for the first time, becoming the first monarch to do so! Queen Victoria’s journal: “Albert went early with our Cousins, to bathe & swim in the Thames, which he had done for several days. He delights in it. We all, including Mama, breakfasted,… Continue reading Queen Victorias first train ride, 13th June 1842