Discovering the secret life of Queen Victoria since 2018
On 26th October 1944, Princess Beatrice, youngest child of Queen Victoria, passed away aged 87 at Brantridge Park in West Sussex. Queen Victoria and Princess Beatrice, May 1879© Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2024 | Royal Collection Trust Devoted to her mother, Beatrice rarely left the Queens side; even during her marriage to Prince Henry of… Continue reading The death of Princess Beatrice of Battenberg, 26th October 1944
“This was a terrible day, but one never to be forgotten! It dawned very dull & dark & unfortunately unlike yesterday, remained dull & dreary, & there was once or twice a little drizzle. — Slept fairly well, but awoke dreading what was before us. — Edward Weimar, Franz Teck & Dolly & Ernest Leiningen… Continue reading Queen Victorias Journal: The funeral of Henry of Battenberg, 5th February 1896
Princess Beatrice and Prince Henry of Battenberg in Darmstadt, dated April 1885 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III 2024 "This has been such an awful day that it is almost impossible to describe it. A terrible blow has fallen on us all, especially on my poor darling Beatrice. Our dearly loved Liko… Continue reading Queen Victorias Journal: The death of Prince Henry of Battenberg, 20th January 1896
Prince Henry in October 1891 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “When I awoke this morning a telegram from Fritz was brought in to me, announcing Vicky's safe confinement, with a strong big boy. Felt very thankful, but so sad not having beloved Albert to share my joy & thankfulness. Had so… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Prince Henry of Prussia, 14th August 1862
The last surviving child of Princess Alice and Prince Louis of Hesse, Princess Irene is the least known member of the Hessian family. In todays blog, I will be looking at her life and the heartbreaking events that shaped her story. Princess Irene in May 1893©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III On… Continue reading The life of Princess Irene of Hesse