Discovering the secret life of Queen Victoria since 2018
On 23rd September 1872, Princess Feodora of Leiningen, half-sister of Queen Victoria, died aged 64 at Baden-Württemberg, southwestern Germany. Princess Feodora by Franx Zaver Winterhalter, dated 1872 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III 23rd September: “Can I write it? My own darling, only sister, my dear excellent, noble Feodore is no more!… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The death of Princess Feodora of Leiningen, 23rd-25th September 1874
Princess Marie in June 1888 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “Walked with Beatrice up to the top of the Glassalt Falls. I rested once or twice & stopped to look at the Falls, which were very full. We had a slight shower. — Received a telegram from Affie, saying that Marie… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Princess Marie of Edinburgh, 29th October 1875
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
On 3rd October 1870, Princess Louise, fourth daughter and sixth child of Queen Victoria, got engaged to John Campbell, Marquess of Lorne at Balmoral. Princess Louise and John CampbellSource: Wikipedia “A fine morning, after frost, & the sky as cloudless as yesterday. — Walked a little & sat out reading & writing. — Jane C.… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The engagement of Princess Louise and John Campbell, Marquess of Lorne, 3rd October 1870
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
On 29th September 1855, Victoria, Princess Royal, and Prince Frederick of Prussia (later Frederick III, Empror of Germany and King of Prussia) became engaged at Balmoral. From left to right: Prince Friedrich of Prussia, Princess Victoria, Prince Alfred (seated on the grass), Princess Alice, Princess Helena, Queen Victoria, Princess Louise, Prince Albert and Prince Albert… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The engagement of Victoria, Princess Royal, to Prince Friedrich of Prussia, 29th September 1855
Reception of the Emperor and Empress of Russia at Balmoral, 22 September 1896, by Amadée Forestier©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III 22nd September: “A pouring wet day, the worst we have yet had, most unexpected after yesterday. — Heard on getting up, that the Imperial Yacht was in sight of Leith. —… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The visit of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and his wife Alexandra Feodorovna (formerly Princess Alix of Hesse), 22nd September- 3rd October 1896
“Less windy, & chilly. — Service at 11, performed by a Mr Fisher from Aberdeen, who preached a good sermon. — Heard that the poor Emperor was bearing up with great fortitude. Had a touching telegram from him, in answer to mine. — Had tea in the Cottage with Beatrice, Louie, Feo & Emich. Afterwards… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The death of Empress Elizabeth “Sisi” of Austria, 10th September 1898
On 3rd September 1888, Princess Sophia of Prussia, daughter of Princess Victoria and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, became engaged to Constantine, Crown Prince of Greece Princess Sophia and Constantine engagement photo “A showery day. — Dear Louis' last breakfast with us. Little Drino was there, & so funny. He speaks so plain. — Out in… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The engagement of Princess Sophia of Prussia and Constantine I of Greece, 7th September 1888
Born at Schloss Rosenau in Coburg on 1st September 1878, Princess Alexandra was the fourth child of Prince Alfred and his wife, Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna of Russia. While much isn’t known about Alexandra, join me in todays blog as I look at the life of this little known princess. Princess Alexandra, dated June 1888©️… Continue reading The life of Princess Alexandra of Edinburgh
Born at Cumberland Lodge, Windsor, on 12th August 1872, Princess Marie Louise was the fourth child of Princess Helena and Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein. Join me, Shannon McInulty, as I explore her journey from free spirited princess to unhappy wife of Prince Aribert of Anhalt and eventually to flourishing “Princess of nowhere”. Princess Marie Louise,… Continue reading The life of Princess Marie Louise of Schleswig-Holstein
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