Discovering the secret life of Queen Victoria since 2018
Princess Margaret in her wedding dress ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III 2024 “Very foggy all day. — Did not go out in the morning. — Thought so much of this day, when dear little Mossy was to be married to Fritz Carl of Hesse (Cassell) & of dear Vicky's wedding day… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The wedding of Princess Margaret of Prussia and Frederick Charles of Hesse, 25th January 1893
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
Queen Victoria by Carl Rudolph Sohn, dated 1883 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III "Had a good night, & could take some breakfast better. - There was a dense fog & no ships could cross. Took an hour's drive at ½ p. 2 with Lenchen. It was very foggy, but the air… Continue reading The final journals of Queen Victoria – part 14, 12th January 1901:
Known as ‘Daisy’ by her family, Princess Margaret of Connaught was one of the most eligible Princesses in Europe. After marrying for love, she found herself happy in the role of Crown Princess of Sweden. Join me as I look at her happy life and tragically young death. Queen Victoria with Princess Margaret, dated 1885©️… Continue reading The life of Princess Margaret of Connaught
Queen Victoria (right) with Princess Beatrice (left) in May 1886 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III 2024 "Had a restless night & woke very often. The ground was white with snow when I got up & it snowed off & on the whole morning. - Got out in a closed carriage for… Continue reading The final journals of Queen Victoria – part 10, 8th January 1901:
Queen Victoria with Princess Margaret of Connaught, dated April 1882 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III 2024 “The same dull, grey weather, but not cold. — Service at ¼ to 11, in the house, performed by Mr Prothero, who preached well. — Just before, had a telegram from Arthur, saying, he had… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Princess Margaret of Connaught, 15th January 1882
On 10th January 1893, Princess Marie, daughter of Prince Alfred and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, married Crown Prince Ferdinand of Romania at Signaringen Castle. Princess Marie in her wedding dress ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “Little Missy's wedding today, which I am sorry I could not be present at. Thought about… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The wedding of Princess Marie of Edinburgh to Crown Prince Ferdinand of Romania, 10th January 1893.
Queen Victoria in October 1890 by Princess (later Queen) Alexandra Source: Pinterest "Rather a better night, but slept on late into the morning, which is so provoking. - Heard that Ld Robert's ship had arrived safely & was anchored in the Roads. - I managed to get out for ½ an hour with Lenchen, &… Continue reading The final journals of Queen Victoria – part 4, 2nd January 1901:
24th December 1900 “I got up a little earlier, & had in fact slept better, not having laid awake long. — Went out with Lenchen & Beatrice. — Rested when I came in, & did not go out again. — Had my tea, & at 6 went down, being joined by Arthur, Louischen & their… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s Christmas journals, 24th & 25th December 1900, her final Christmas:
“A dreadful day. — Dear Alix came to breakfast. She showed us a letter she had got from poor Louis. — The Govt had a Majority of 110 on Mr Fawcett's motion, also about India. — It was fine bright, though cold, which we rejoiced at on account of today's sad ceremony. Just a month,… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The funeral of Princess Alice of Hesse, 18th December 1878
24th December 1862: “Alas! Xmas Eve & all the joy I used to take in it gone! — Walked & drove with Alice, stopping at Barton, to look at the Xmas trees & presents prepared for the School Children. — Gave my presents to the maids, &c. — Lunched with Baby. — Took a short… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s Christmas journals, 24th & 25th December 1862, her first Christmas after the death of Prince Albert:
“The secret picture” of Queen Victoria by Franz Xaver Winterhalter, dated 1843 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “This happy day has again returned, & it seems but yesterday we had last celebrated it. Time flies too fast. I feel certain that our Heavenly Father through His blessed Son, whose birth we… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s Christmas journals, 24th December 1843: