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Queen Victoria vs Bob the crocodile

Have you ever wondered what would happen if Queen Victoria was unexpectedly faced with a crocodile? Born at the Crown Prince’s Palace in Berlin on 10th February 1868, Prince Waldemar of Prussia was the sixth child of Crown Prince Friedrich of Prussia and his wife, Princess Victoria. From a young age, Waldemar proved to be… Continue reading Queen Victoria vs Bob the crocodile

on this day, Queen Victoria’s Journal, Royal Deaths

Queen Victoria’s journal: The death of Prince Waldemar of Prussia, 27th March 1879

On 27th March 1879, Prince Waldemar, son of Princess Victoria and grandson of Queen Victoria, died aged 11, at New Palace, Potsdam, Prussia. “Got up, feeling rested. — Received a telegram, which on opening, I found to my unbounded grief & horror, to contain the terrible words: "Have just taken a last look at the… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The death of Prince Waldemar of Prussia, 27th March 1879

Queen Victoria’s Journal

Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Prince Waldemar of Prussia, 10th February 1868

Crown Princess Victoria with Leince Waldemar, dated November 1868©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III 2024 "Again this dear blessed day returned for the 7th time without my adored Husband! It seems impossible, more like a dream, receding husband& farther, though all is engraved on my grateful loving heart. Sweet Baby, growing alas!… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Prince Waldemar of Prussia, 10th February 1868

Life stories

The life of Prince Waldemar of Prussia

Out of all of Queen Victorias grandsons, Prince Waldemar certainly sounds like he would have been a delight to know. Join me as I look at his short, yet mischievous, life. Princess Victoria with Prince Waldemar, dated November 1868 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III Prince Waldemar of Prussia was born on… Continue reading The life of Prince Waldemar of Prussia