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Princess Beatrice at the time of her confirmation ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “Alas! a bad morning, after the fine days we have had, which was most provoking. Dear little Albert Victor's 10th birthday, which seems to me impossible. May he turn out well. - Breakfasted alone with darling Beatrice, &… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The confirmation of Princess Beatrice, 8th January 1874
Some of you may remember a story I shared a few weeks ago regarding a Q&A with one of my favourite biographers, Matthew Dennison. After much planning, it’s finally here! Join me in today’s blog as Matthew Dennison answers your questions! Matthew DennisonSource: Shutterstock 1. When did you begin writing and how did you begin… Continue reading Q&A with biographer, Matthew Dennison
Despite only living for 23 years, Prince Maurice of Battenberg, was perhaps one of the bravest of Queen Victoria’s grandchildren. Join me in today’s blog as I look at his short life, and heroic death. Queen Victoria with Prince Maurice, dated 19th December 1892©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III At 4am on… Continue reading The life of Prince Maurice of Battenberg
When Princess Beatrice announced her desire to marry, Queen Victoria was certainly not amused and refused to speak to her favourite daughter for seven months, instead only communicating through written notes! Eventually, Victoria changed her mind and allowed Beatrice to marry Prince Henry of Battenberg on 23rd July 1885 at St Mildred’s Church, Whippingham, Isle… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The wedding of Princess Beatrice and Prince Henry of Battenberg, 23rd July 1885
On 17th May 1884, Princess Beatrice, daughter of Prince Alfred and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, was christened at Eastwell House. Princess Beatrice and her older sister, Princess Alexandra in April 1885 Royal Collection Trust / ©️ HM King Charles III Queen Victoria’s journal: “Very fine hot day. — Breakfasted alone with Louis. — Out with… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Princess Beatrice of Edinburgh, 17th May 1884
On 20th April 1884, Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha was born at Eastwell Park, Kent. She was the youngest child of Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and his wife, Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna of Russia. In her journal, Queen Victoria wrote that she ‘Heard that dear Marie had been safely confined of a… Continue reading The life of Princess Beatrice of Edinburgh, Duchess of Galliera
Born at Buckingham Palace on 14th April 1857, Princess Beatrice was the youngest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Two weeks after she was born, Victoria wrote that “I was amply rewarded and forgot all I had gone through when I heard dearest Albert say 'It's a fine child, and a girl!” She was… Continue reading The life of Princess Beatrice of Battenberg