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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
On 17th April 1862, the confirmation of Princess Helena, fifth child of Queen Victoria, took place at St Mildred’s Church, Whippingham, Isle of Wight. Princess Helena wearing her confirmation dress in June 1862 Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III 2024 “So sad in waking to think what was to come & was… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The confirmation of Princess Helena, 17th April 1862
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
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
Sir Edwin Landseer was a celebrated English painter known for his depictions of animals and wildlife. From a young age, it was clear Landseer had an exceptional talent for art. As a child prodigy, he drew lifelike sketches of animals that demonstrated his keen eye for detail and innate artistic abilities. Landseer's meteoric rise to… Continue reading Romantics in the Highlands: Landseer and Queen Victoria’s art inspiration
On 9th April 1898, the confirmation of Princess Alice, daughter of Prince Leopold and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, took place in Cannes, France. “Another splendid day. - Received on getting up, the annexed very interesting telegram from the Sirdar himself. The fighting must have been severe, & splendid on the part of our troops. The… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The confirmation of Princess Alice of Albany, 9th April 1898
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
On 5th April 1863, Princess Victoria of Hesse, eldest child of Princess Alice and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, was born in the Tapestry Room at Windsor Castle. Princess Victoria with her nurse, Mrs Moffat, when she was three weeks old ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “The brightest room shone in at… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Princess Victoria of Hesse, 5th April 1863
On 5th April 1860, the confirmation of Queen Victoria's second son, Prince Alfred, took place at Windsor Castle. Prince Alfred at his confirmation, April 1860 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “Saw dear Affie for a moment. He did not come to breakfast. — Afterwards we walked with the visitors, Alice, Bertie &… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The confirmation of Prince Alfred, 5th April 1860
“A very fine morning. - After breakfast began writing a letter & then went on deck. We landed at the Victoria Wharf at ½ p. 11, being received by Ld & LY Cadogan, Arthur, Louischen & their children, also by Ld Dufferin & Ld Meath. We 3 wore bunches of real shamrocks, & my bonnet… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: Her final arrival in Ireland, 4th April 1900
“Dearest Uncle, -I hasten to announce to you that yesterday our dear young couple here were engaged, and that we are all very happy. Louis was spoken to yesterday on our return from Aldershot by Albert, who told him he would have an opportunity of speaking to Alice and this opportunity he took last night… Continue reading Letter from Queen Victoria to King Leopold I Of Belgium on the engagement of Princess Alice and Prince Louis of Hesse
On 1st April 1858, the confirmation of Queen Victoria's eldest son, Prince Albert Edward, later King Edward VII, took place at Windsor Castle. “A showery, raw morning. — Bertie came to wish me good morning, before breakfasting alone in his room. Our visitors came to breakfast. All the other Children looked for Easter eggs. —… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The confirmation of Prince Albert Edward (later King Edward VII), 1st April 1858