Discovering the secret life of Queen Victoria since 2018
Born at Cumberland Lodge, Windsor, on 12th August 1872, Princess Marie Louise was the fourth child of Princess Helena and Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein. Join me, Shannon McInulty, as I explore her journey from free spirited princess to unhappy wife of Prince Aribert of Anhalt and eventually to flourishing “Princess of nowhere”. Princess Marie Louise,… Continue reading The life of Princess Marie Louise of Schleswig-Holstein
"This terrible day come round again! Slept tolerably, but woke very often, constantly seeing darling Alice before me. When I woke in the morning, was not for a moment aware of all our terrible anxiety. And then it all burst upon me. I asked for news, but nothing had come. Then got up, & went,… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The death of Princess Alice, 14th December 1878
Although dedicated to her journals, Queen Victoria was forced to pause her daily habit upon the birth of each of her nine children. When her fourth child, Prince Alfred, was born on 6th August 1844, she once again took time away to recover. In this post you can read her journal covering almost twenty days… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: 25th August 1844 following the birth of Prince Alfred
On 27th July 1889, Louise, Princess Royal, daughter of Prince Albert Edward “Bertie”, later King Edward VII, and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, married Alexander Duff, 1st Duke of Fife at the Private Chapel at Buckingham Palace. Princess Louise of Wales and the Duke of Fife on their wedding day ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The wedding of Princess Louise of Wales and Alexander Duff, 27th July 1889
When Princess Beatrice announced her desire to marry, Queen Victoria was certainly not amused and refused to speak to her favourite daughter for seven months, instead only communicating through written notes! Eventually, Victoria changed her mind and allowed Beatrice to marry Prince Henry of Battenberg on 23rd July 1885 at St Mildred’s Church, Whippingham, Isle… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The wedding of Princess Beatrice and Prince Henry of Battenberg, 23rd July 1885
On 22nd July 1896, Princess Maud, daughter of Prince Albert Edward, later King Edward VII and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, married Prince Carl of Denmark in the Private Chapel at Buckingham Palace. Princess Maud of Wales and Prince Charles of Denmark with their bridesmaids, July 22 1896 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The wedding of Princess Maud of Wales and Prince Carl of Denmark, 22nd July 1896
At 2 o’clock in the morning of 18th March 1848, Queen Victoria went into labour with her sixth child, Princess Louise, who was born at Buckingham Palace just six hours later. The timing of Louise’s birth coincided with political revolutions, which had swept through Europe and Britain, starting on 12th January 1848 and ending on… Continue reading The life of Princess Louise
Born fifth in line to the throne, Princess Alexandrina Victoria’s chances of becoming Queen looked slim; but the death of Princess Charlotte in 1817 and King George III’s lack of legitimate grandchildren paved the way for her to one day become the most powerful woman in the world. Join me as I look at the… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journey to the throne: The line of succession from King George III to Queen Victoria
The last surviving child of Princess Alice and Prince Louis of Hesse, Princess Irene is the least known member of the Hessian family. In todays blog, I will be looking at her life and the heartbreaking events that shaped her story. Princess Irene in May 1893©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III On… Continue reading The life of Princess Irene of Hesse
“The wedding day, which was wet early, then cleared & became fine. — Drove to Frogmore for breakfast with Dona & Marie. — Rested when I came back. — Lunched alone with Beatrice & Liko. — Great excitement & bustle, bands marching along, bells ringing, &c. Lenchen & the dear Bride, who looked very sweet… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s Journal- The Wedding of Princess Marie Louise and Prince Aribert of Anhalt, 6th July 1891:
As a result of numerous affairs, interest in liberalism, feminism and a possible illegitimate child, Queen Victoria decided it was time for Princess Louise to find a husband. As with her other siblings, Louise’s future husband had be willing to live in England near his future mother-in-law. This, and Louise’s stubbornness not to settle with… Continue reading The wedding of Princess Louise and John Campbell, 21st March 1871
Out of all the marriages of Queen Victoria’s grandchildren, the match between Princess Marie Louise and Prince Aribert of Anhalt was by far one of the unhappiest. Join me as I explore their short and unhappy marriage! Princess Marie Louise of Schleswig-Holstein and Prince Aribert of Anhalt, dated July 1891 ©️ Royal Collection Trust /… Continue reading The wedding of Princess Marie Louise of Schleswig-Holstein and Prince Aribert of Anhalt