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On 5th April 1860, the confirmation of Queen Victoria's second son, Prince Alfred, took place at Windsor Castle. Prince Alfred at his confirmation, April 1860 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “Saw dear Affie for a moment. He did not come to breakfast. — Afterwards we walked with the visitors, Alice, Bertie &… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The confirmation of Prince Alfred, 5th April 1860
“A very fine morning. - After breakfast began writing a letter & then went on deck. We landed at the Victoria Wharf at ½ p. 11, being received by Ld & LY Cadogan, Arthur, Louischen & their children, also by Ld Dufferin & Ld Meath. We 3 wore bunches of real shamrocks, & my bonnet… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: Her final arrival in Ireland, 4th April 1900
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
On 31st March 1869, Prince Albert, son of Princess Helena and grandson of Queen Victoria, was baptised in the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle Prince Albert in 1869©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “A bright morning. — After breakfast went to wish Aunt Cambridge good morning, then drove with Baby down to… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Prince Albert of Schleswig-Holstein, 31st March 1869
On 28th March 1884, Prince Leopold, youngest son of Queen Victoria, died aged 30, at Villa Nevada, Cannes, France “Another awful blow has fallen upon me & all of us today. My beloved Leopold, that bright, clever son, who had so many times recovered from such fearful illness, & from various small accidents, has been… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The death of Prince Leopold, 28th March 1884
On 25th March 1861, Victoire, Duchess of Kent, mother of Queen Victoria, was buried at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor. The Duchess of Kent by Franz Xaver Winterhalter, dated 1857 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “The dreaded day had come at last! It was gloomy, with a drizzling rain, but it cleared… Continue reading Queen Victorias Journal: The funeral of the Duchess of Kent, 25th March 1861
On 20th March 1856, The confirmation of Victoria, Princess Royal, eldest child of Queen Victoria, took place in the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle. “A dull morning, early. — Our thoughts much occupied with today's ceremony! Vicky wished me good morning & stayed with me whilst I was dressing & then breakfasted in her own… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The confirmation of Princess Victoria, 20th March 1856
In the early hours of St Patrick’s day (17th March) 1886, a new Princess was born at Buckingham Palace. Described as ‘a dear pretty little thing’ by Queen Victoria, Princess Patricia was the youngest child of Prince Arthur and his wife, Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia. She was christened on 1st May at St Anne’s… Continue reading “A sweet affectionate little child”: The life of Patricia of Connaught, later Lady Patricia Ramsay
Princess Patricia of Connaught, 1887 [in Portraits of Royal Children Vol.36 1887-1888] (August 1887). Royal Collection Trust, RCIN 2904550. Available at rct.uk "16 degrees of frost. - Got a telegram on getting up from Arthur, to say Louischen had been safely delivered of a daughter, & both, doing well, so lordered my train, & after… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Princess Patricia of Connaught, 17th March 1886
On 13th March 1879, Prince Arthur, third son and seventh child of Queen Victoria, married Princess Louise Margaret at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor. “Thank God, the morning was beautifully bright. — Arthur & Louischen breakfasted with me alone. They gave me a very pretty gold hand bracelet, with their names in raised letters. He also… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The wedding of Prince Arthur of Connaught and Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia, 13th March 1879
Queen Victoria with Princess Margaret of Connaught in April 1882️©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III 2024 “Fine & very warm. — Much bustle & anxiety about the arrangements for the Christening. Nervous that all should go right. Feel the loss of my beloved one, so dreadfully, on these occasions. Wore morning dress.… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Princess Margaret of Connaught, 11th March 1884
On 11th March 1882, Princess Margaret, daughter of Prince Arthur and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, was baptised in the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle. Princess Margaret in August 1888 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “Fine & very warm. — Much bustle & anxiety about the arrangements for the Christening. Nervous that… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Princess Margaret of Connaught, 11th March 1882