Discovering the secret life of Queen Victoria since 2018
Earlier today, 20th June 2024, I had the privilege of seeing Queen Victoria’s Privy Council Dress on display at Kensington Palace, exactly 187 years after it was worn by Queen Victoria on her first day as Monarch. Join me as I talk about this beautiful gown. Queen Victoria’s Privy Council dress on display at Kensington… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s Privy Council dress
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
On this day, 20th June 1837, Queen Victoria succeeded her uncle, King William IV, and became Queen, aged just 18! ‘Victoria Regina: Queen Victoria receiving the news of her Accession’ by Henry Tanworth Wells, dated 1887 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III Queen Victoria’s Journal: “I was awoke at 6 o'clock by… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: her ascension to the throne, 20th June 1837
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