On 12th May 1876, Prince Harald, son of Princess Helena and grandson of Queen Victoria, was born at Cumberland Lodge, Windsor. “A dull morning. — On getting up, heard that dear Lenchen had got a boy born at 1.30 after a severe time. — The Empress & Arthur at breakfast. — Just before I went… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Prince Harald of Schleswig-Holstein, 12th May 1876
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Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Princess Margaret of Prussia, 22nd April 1872
On 22nd April 1872, Princess Margaret of Prussia, daughter of Princess Victoria and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, was born at New Palace, Prussia. Princess Margaret in 1890 Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III 2024 “Left for London at ½ p. 10 with my 2 Children &c, driving from the station to Buckingham… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Princess Margaret of Prussia, 22nd April 1872
The life of Prince Christian Victor of Schleswig-Holstein
Born at Windsor Castle on 14th April 1867, Prince Christian Victor was the eldest child of Princess Helena and her husband, Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein. He was christened in the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle on 21st May, when he received the names Christian Victor Albert Louis Ernst Anton. His godparents included: Queen Victoria; Christian… Continue reading The life of Prince Christian Victor of Schleswig-Holstein
Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Princess Viktoria of Prussia, 12th April 1866
On 12th April 1866, Princess Viktoria of Prussia, daughter of Princess Victoria and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, was born at New Palace, Potsdam, Prussia. Princess Viktoria in the 1870s Source: Pinterest “Much startled, on getting up, to hear that dear Vicky had this morning at 6 been delivered of a daughter, at the Neue Palais,… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Princess Viktoria of Prussia, 12th April 1866
Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth and death of Prince Alexander John of Wales, 6th & 7th April 1871
On 6th April 1871, Prince Alexander John, son of Prince Albert Edward, later King Edward VII and grandson of Queen Victoria, was born at Sandringham House, Norfolk. Sadly he died the following day. 6th April “Very bright & sunny, but a very cold wind. — Went out with Leopold & enquired for Toward at Barton,… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth and death of Prince Alexander John of Wales, 6th & 7th April 1871
The life of Patricia of Connaught, later Lady Patricia Ramsay
In the early hours of St Patrick’s day (17th March) 1886, a new Princess was born at Buckingham Palace. Described as ‘a dear pretty little thing’ by Queen Victoria, Princess Patricia was the youngest child of Prince Arthur and his wife, Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia. She was christened on 1st May at St Anne’s… Continue reading The life of Patricia of Connaught, later Lady Patricia Ramsay
Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Princess Alice of Albany, 25th February 1883
Princess Alice, 14th April 1920 Source: Public Domain "A fine morning. - When I came to breakfast, Leopold told me Helen had been taken ill, & Dr Duncan sent for. Went over to see poor Helen & found her very suffering. Pss Waldeck lunched with us. All was going on well. I returned to Helen,… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Princess Alice of Albany, 25th February 1883
Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Prince Waldemar of Prussia, 10th February 1868
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
The life of Princess Margaret of Connaught
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’s journal: The birth of Prince Ernst Louis of Hesse, 25th November 1868
Prince Ernst Louis, dated May 1875 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “A fine morning. — Dear Mary came to wish me goodbye, after breakfast. — Walked down to the Mausoleum with Baby. Then went to Frogmore, where I found Lenchen much better, & preparing to go out when I came in.… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Prince Ernst Louis of Hesse, 25th November 1868
Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Prince Alexander of Battenberg, 23rd November 1886
Queen Victoria with Prince Alexander, dated 1886 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III "Was off & on with dear Beatrice, during the night. She was very patient & brave. All went well, & at 5, all was over, & she gave birth to a boy, who screamed tremendously, a cry that made… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Prince Alexander of Battenberg, 23rd November 1886
Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Princess Victoria, 1st December 1840
On 21st November 1840, Queen Victoria gave birth to her first child, Princess Victoria, at Buckingham Palace Princess Victoria by Franz Xaver Winterhalter, dated 1842 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III "I am taking up my Journal again, which was interrupted by my confinement, & am writing, as well as I can,… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Princess Victoria, 1st December 1840