With a successful military career that lead to him becoming aide-de-camp to the King, it’s no surprise that Prince Arthur of Connaught was reluctant to marry. However, as one of the only unmarried grandsons of Queen Victoria, Arthur found himself faced with countless European suitors. On of the rumoured suitors was Princess Irina Alexandrovna of… Continue reading The wedding of Prince Arthur of Connaught and Princess Alexandra, Duchess of Fife
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Queen Victoria’s journal: Victoria and Albert meet for the second time, 10th October 1839
“Thursday, October 10. - Got up at ½ p.10 and saw to my astonishment that a stone or rather 2 stones had been thrown at my dressing room window and 2 glasses broke; the stone was found under the window, in the little blue room next the audience room another window broken and the stone… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: Victoria and Albert meet for the second time, 10th October 1839
Queen Victoria’s journal: Victoria and Albert meet for a second time, 10th October 1839
“Thursday, October 10.- Got up at ½ p.10 and saw to my astonishment that a stone or rather 2 stones had been thrown at my dressing room window and 2 glasses broke; the stone was tound under the window, in the llle diue room next the audience room another window broken and the stone tound… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: Victoria and Albert meet for a second time, 10th October 1839
Princess Victoria Malta and Grand Duke Kirill Vladimirovich of Russia
On 8th October 1905, Princess Victoria Melita of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha married her second husband, Grand Duke Kirill Vladimirovich of Russia. Princess Victoria Melita and Grand Duke Kirill Vladimirovich of Russia in 1906Source: Wikimedia Commons The two cousins first met in 1891, while attending a family funeral. Before long, the two wished to marry. However, Victorias… Continue reading Princess Victoria Malta and Grand Duke Kirill Vladimirovich of Russia
The courtship and engagement of Victoria, Princess Royal and Prince Friedrich of Prussia
Like themselves, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert wanted their children to marry for love, as well as convenience. However, before their eldest child, Princess Victoria, had even left the schoolroom, it was decided that she would marry Prince Friedrich of Prussia, who was nine years her senior! The two first met in 1851 when Friedrich… Continue reading The courtship and engagement of Victoria, Princess Royal and Prince Friedrich of Prussia
Queen Victorias gift to her Train Bearers
Eagle brooch by Charles Augustus Ferdinand du Ve, 1839-1840 Royal Collection Trust / ©️ HM King Charles III For her wedding, Queen Victoria hired twelve Maids-of-Honour to carry her 18 foot (5.5 metres) train. Following the ceremony, Queen Victoria ‘gave all the Train Bearers, as a souvenir, a small eagle brooch in turquoises,’ which would… Continue reading Queen Victorias gift to her Train Bearers
The life of Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marques of Carisbrooke
At 5am on 23rd November 1886, Prince Alexander of Battenberg, eldest child of Princess Beatrice and Prince Henry of Battenberg, was born at Windsor Castle. In her journal Queen Victoria described how the “little bundle” had “screamed tremendously” before being placed in her arms and presented to Home Secretary, Lord Cross, in the Audience Room.… Continue reading The life of Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marques of Carisbrooke
The wedding of Princess Margaret of Connaught and Prince Gustaf Adolf of Sweden
On 15th June 1905, Princess Margaret of Connaught, daughter of Prince Arthur and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, married Prince Gustaf Adolf of Sweden at St George’s Chapel, Windsor. Upon reaching their teenage years Margaret and her sister, Patricia, were considered two of the most beautiful, and therefore most eligible, women in Europe. At the beginning… Continue reading The wedding of Princess Margaret of Connaught and Prince Gustaf Adolf of Sweden
The courtship of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Known for their extreme love, fiery arguments and tragic demise, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert are one of history’s most iconic couples. But have you ever wondered where this famous love story began? If so, you’re in the right place! Keep reading to join me as I explore the courtship of Queen Victoria and Prince… Continue reading The courtship of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Queen Victoria’s journal: The wedding of Princess Victoria Melita of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and Prince Ernst Louis of Hesse, 19th April 1894
On 19th April 1894, Princess Victoria Melita, daughter of Prince Alfred, and Prince Ernst Louis, son of Princess Alice, got married at Schloss Ehrenburg, Coburg. “I will try & describe this eventful day. — Heard a beautiful Chorale being played under the windows of Affie's Palais. — Got up in good time & breakfasted with… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The wedding of Princess Victoria Melita of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and Prince Ernst Louis of Hesse, 19th April 1894
Queen Victoria’s journal: The wedding of Prince Arthur of Connaught and Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia, 13th March 1879
On 13th March 1879, Prince Arthur, third son and seventh child of Queen Victoria, married Princess Louise Margaret at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor. “Thank God, the morning was beautifully bright. — Arthur & Louischen breakfasted with me alone. They gave me a very pretty gold hand bracelet, with their names in raised letters. He also… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The wedding of Prince Arthur of Connaught and Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia, 13th March 1879
Queen Victoria’s journal: The wedding of Prince Albert Edward (King Edward VII) and Princess Alexandra of Denmark, 10th March 1863
On 10th March 1863, Prince Albert Edward married Princess Alexandra of Denmark at St George’s Chapel, Windsor. "All is over & this (to me) most trying day is past, as a dream, for all seems like a dream now & leaves hardly any impression upon my poor mind & broken heart! Here I sit lonely… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The wedding of Prince Albert Edward (King Edward VII) and Princess Alexandra of Denmark, 10th March 1863