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On 24th October 1887, Princess Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg, daughter of Princess Beatrice and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, was born at Balmoral Castle. Queen Victoria with Princess Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg, September 1897 ©️ Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2024 | Royal Collection Trust “Was up in the night with my poor Beatrice, who was very… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Princess Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg, 24th October 1887
Did you know that both Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were brought into the world by the same female midwife? Charlotte von Siebold Source: Wikipedia Born in 1788, Charlotte von Siebold was fascinated by medicine, a trait she adopted from her mother and step-father, Damian von Siebold, who was a city doctor and medical officer… Continue reading Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s mutual midwife, Charlotte von Siebold
“I was woke at 4, to go to dear Beatrice, & before 7, she gave birth to a fine big boy. Everything went off quite well, & "unberufen" she could not be better. Such a contrast to that dreadful confinement here 4 years ago when dear little Eva was born. So thankful that all is… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Prince Maurice of Battenberg, 3rd October 1891
On 10th March 1864, Prince Albert Victor, son of Prince Albert Edward (later King Edward VII) and grandson of Queen Victoria, was baptised in the Private Chapel at Buckingham Palace. “A year since Bertie's marriage. May God long bless & preserve him & dear Alix! — A fine frosty morning. — The Danes have again… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Prince Albert Victor, 10th March 1864
Crown Princess Victoria with Leince Waldemar, dated November 1868©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III 2024 "Again this dear blessed day returned for the 7th time without my adored Husband! It seems impossible, more like a dream, receding husband& farther, though all is engraved on my grateful loving heart. Sweet Baby, growing alas!… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Prince Waldemar of Prussia, 10th February 1868
On 13th January 1883, Prince Arthur, son of Prince Arthur and grandson of Queen Victoria, was born at Windsor Castle. The Duke and Duchess of Connaught with their children, dated October 1883. Prince Arthur is in his mothers arms ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III 2024 “Dull & Misty. The Boys had… Continue reading Queen Victorias Journal: The birth of Prince Arthur of Connaught, 13th January 1883
Princess Beatrice with Prince Alexander, dated December 1886 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “A beautiful morning. — Had a letter from Clémentine announcing Ferdinand's being offered the throne of Bulgaria, & the great wish expressed, that he should accept, which he felt inclined to do, only wished to know what Russia… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Prince Alexander of Battenberg, 18th December 1886
On 24th July 1860, Princess Charlotte of Prussia, daughter of Princess Victoria and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, was born at New Palace, Potsdam, Kingdom of Prussia. Princess Charlotte in January 1878 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “Fine morning, but very showery later. — Soon after we sat down to breakfast, got… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Princess Charlotte of Prussia, 24th July 1860