Discovering the secret life of Queen Victoria since 2018
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 10th March 1863, Prince Albert Edward, later King Edward VII, eldest son of Queen Victoria, married Princess Alexandra of Denmark at St. George's Chapel, Windsor. ‘The Marriage of the Prince of Wales with Princess Alexandra of Denmark, Windsor, 10 March 1863’ by William Powell Frith, dated 1863-1865 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King… Continue reading The wedding of Prince Albert Edward and Princess Alexandra of Denmark
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
On 12th May 1842, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert hosted a 14th century themed bal Costumé at Buckingham Palace. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at the Bal Costumé of 12 May 1842, by sir Edwin Landseer, dated 1842-46 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III After the completion of the new throne at… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s 14th Century bal costumé, 1842