On 12th May 1876, Prince Harald, son of Princess Helena and grandson of Queen Victoria, was born at Cumberland Lodge, Windsor. “A dull morning. — On getting up, heard that dear Lenchen had got a boy born at 1.30 after a severe time. — The Empress & Arthur at breakfast. — Just before I went… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Prince Harald of Schleswig-Holstein, 12th May 1876
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The life of Prince Christian Victor of Schleswig-Holstein
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
Queen Victoria’s journal: The engagement of Princess Helena and Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, 5th December 1865.
Princess Helena and Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, dated December 1865©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “These days 4 years ago, were all dreadfully anxious ones, & they are ever present to my mind. — Walked & drove will Lenchen, going to the Mausoleum. — Saw Mr Gladstone, who gave me a paper… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The engagement of Princess Helena and Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, 5th December 1865.
Queen Victoria’s journal- The wedding of Princess Helena and Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, 5th July 1866:
On this, Thursday 5th July 1866, Princess Helena married Prince Christian of Scleswig-Holstein in the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle. Prince Christian and Princess Helena, dated 5th July 1866©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “Was awake by the sound of the marriage bells, but felt very sad & much agitated. & Breakfasted… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal- The wedding of Princess Helena and Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, 5th July 1866:
The wedding of Princess Helena and Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein
On the 5th July 1866, Princess Helena, fifth child of Queen Victoria, married Prince Christian of Scleswig-Holstein in the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle ‘The Marriage of Princess Helena, 5 July 1866’ by Christian Karl Magnussen, dated 1866-1869 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III While serving as her mothers private secretary, Helena… Continue reading The wedding of Princess Helena and Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein
The life of Princess Helena
On this day, 25th May 1846, Princess Helena, fifth child of Queen Victoria, was born at Buckingham Palace. Born the day after Queen Victoria’s twenty-seventh birthday, Prince Albert described Helena as arriving “quite blue” after a long labour. She was christened two months later on 25th July in the Private Chapel at Buckingham Palace. She… Continue reading The life of Princess Helena
Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Prince Christian Victor, 21st May 1867
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