“This day is one of the greatest & most glorious days of our lives, with which, to my pride & joy the name of my dearly beloved Albert is for ever associated it is a day which makes my heart swell with thankfulness. We began the day with tenderest greetings & congratulations on the birthday… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The opening of the 1851 Great Exhibition, 1st May 1851
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Queen Victoria’s journal: the Queen and members of the royal family attend Mr Ginnett’s Circus, 1st June 1893
On 1st June 1893, Queen Victoria and members of her family attended Mr Ginnett's Circus in a field close to the River Dee in Scotland. The attended again on 19th June. “Showery, but not cold. — Breakfast, as always with dear Marie & Sandra (who is a charming girl) — Out with them. — After… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: the Queen and members of the royal family attend Mr Ginnett’s Circus, 1st June 1893
Queen Victoria’s journal: Princess Alice attends her first Drawing-room, 7th May 1859
On 7th May 1859, Queen Victoria’s third child, Princess Alice, attended her first Drawing-Room at St James’ Palace. Princess Alice dressed for her first Drawing-room by Franz Xaver Winterhalter, dated 1859 Royal Collection Trust / ©️ HM King Charles III ‘… - Early luncheon & dressing for Drawingroom, to which Alice went for the 1rst… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: Princess Alice attends her first Drawing-room, 7th May 1859
Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Prince Harald of Schleswig-Holstein, 12th May 1876
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
Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine, 27th April 1863
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
Queen Victoria’s journal: The confirmation of Prince Arthur, 26th April 1866
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
Queen Victoria’s journal: The confirmation of Prince Ernst Louis of Hesse and by Rhine, 25th April 1885
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
Queen Victoria’s journal: The confirmation of Princess Alice, 21st April 1859
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
Queen Victoria’s journal: The confirmation of Princess Helena, 17th April 1862
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
Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Princess Viktoria of Prussia, 12th April 1866
On 12th April 1866, Princess Viktoria of Prussia, daughter of Princess Victoria and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, was born at New Palace, Potsdam, Prussia. Princess Viktoria in the 1870s Source: Pinterest “Much startled, on getting up, to hear that dear Vicky had this morning at 6 been delivered of a daughter, at the Neue Palais,… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Princess Viktoria of Prussia, 12th April 1866
Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth and death of Prince Alexander John of Wales, 6th & 7th April 1871
On 6th April 1871, Prince Alexander John, son of Prince Albert Edward, later King Edward VII and grandson of Queen Victoria, was born at Sandringham House, Norfolk. Sadly he died the following day. 6th April “Very bright & sunny, but a very cold wind. — Went out with Leopold & enquired for Toward at Barton,… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth and death of Prince Alexander John of Wales, 6th & 7th April 1871
Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Princess Victoria of Hesse, 5th April 1863
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