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Wellington College Cricket XI with Prince Christian Victor (seated, centre) as CaptainSource: wellingtoncollegehistory.co.uk Growing up at Cumberland Lodge in Windsor, Prince Christian Victor - eldest child of Princess Helena and Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein- would regularly play cricket with other local children. Despite beginning his formal education, the Prince continued playing the sport throughout his… Continue reading A royal sportsman: Prince Christian Victor and cricket
Born at Windsor Castle on 14th April 1867, Prince Christian Victor was the eldest child of Princess Helena and her husband, Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein. He was christened in the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle on 21st May, when he received the names Christian Victor Albert Louis Ernst Anton. His godparents included: Queen Victoria; Christian… Continue reading The life of Prince Christian Victor of Schleswig-Holstein
On 29th of October 1900, Prince Christian Victor, son of Princess Helena and grandson of Queen Victoria, died aged 33 in Pretoria, South Africa. Prince Christian Victor of Schleswig-Holstein, dated 1900 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “Rather showery morning after some frost. — Saw Dr Bankart after breakfasted, who received late… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal- 29th October 1900, The death of Prince Christian Victor of Schleswig-Holstein
On 21st May 1867, Prince Christian Victor, son of Princess Helena and grandson of Queen Victoria, was baptised in the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle. "Pouring with rain & very cold. - Had rather a bad head ache but rested quietly in my room. - At a little before 1 all assembled for the Christening… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Prince Christian Victor, 21st May 1867