Discovering the secret life of Queen Victoria since 2018
On 7th March 1863, Princess Alexandra of Denmark arrived in England three days before her wedding to Albert Edward, Prince of Wales. “Bustle & agitation everywhere. The preparations in London & all over the country quite wonderful & people are very anxious it should be Known that it is meant out of love & affection… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: Princess Alexandra of Denmark arrives in England, 7th March 1863
Princess (later Queen) Alexandra with Princess Victoria, dated September 1870 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III 2024 "On getting up, found a telegram from Bertie saying that dear Alix had had a little girl at ½ p. 6 this morning & was going on well. The last news before I went to… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Princess Louise of Wales, 20th February 1867
Four Queens wearing the brooches. Left to right: Queen Alexandra at the State Opening of Parliament, February 1901; Queen Mary, 1912-1913; Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen mother); Queen Elizabeth II, at her final balcony appearance, 5th June 2022 In 1858, the King of Hanover claimed all jewels that once belonged to Queen Charlotte. As a… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s Bow Brooches
On 9th September 1862, Prince Albert Edward (later King Edward VII), eldest son of Queen Victoria, became engaged to Princess Alexandra of Denmark at Laeken in Denmark Prince Albert Edward and Princess Alexandra around the time of their engagement, dated September 1862 “On getting up, found a letter from Bertie, who had paid his visit… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The engagement of Prince Albert Edward and Princess Alexandra of Denmark, 9th September 1862
Made by Rundell, Bridge & Co in 1838, Queen Victoria’s Diamond Bracelet is made up of five links, each containing nine large diamonds surrounded by diamond foliage. In order to make the piece, the diamonds were removed from a George IV Garter and a piece of Hanoverian insignia, which had been inherited by the young… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s Diamond Bracelet
When looking at Queen Victoria’s 42 grandchildren, there are some key figures that immediately come to mind. However, with 41 contenders, Princess Victoria of Wales has unfortunately become one of the most forgotten. Join me as I rediscover who Princess Victoria was. Princess Victoria by George Koberwein, dated around 1845©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM… Continue reading The life of Princess Victoria of Wales
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 Oriental Circlet is perhaps one of the least known of Queen Victoria’s collection. In todays blog we look at the tiara’s background and how it was used after Queen Victoria’s death in 1901. Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet as it is today As with many pieces of jewellery owned by Queen Victoria, the Oriental Circlet… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet Tiara
Throughout her reign Queen Victoria commissioned numerous pieces of iconic royal jewellery. One of the most recognisable is certainly her small diamond crown, which she wore frequently during her later years. Queen Victoria’s Small Diamond Crown ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III After the death of Prince Albert in 1861, Queen Victoria… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s Small Diamond Crown
On Saturday, we saw the continuation of a tradition that has survived over 100 years. Since 1902, Queen consorts have worn the coronation necklace to, you guessed it, coronations! Let’s take a look at the necklace and it’s incredible history. The coronation necklace ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III In 1858, the… Continue reading The coronation necklace