Discovering the secret life of Queen Victoria since 2018
On 31st March 1869, Prince Albert, son of Princess Helena and grandson of Queen Victoria, was baptised in the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle Prince Albert in 1869©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “A bright morning. — After breakfast went to wish Aunt Cambridge good morning, then drove with Baby down to… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Prince Albert of Schleswig-Holstein, 31st March 1869
Queen Victoria’s Strawberry Leaf Tiara Queen Victoria’s ruby and diamond bandeau was designed by Prince Albert and made by Joseph Kitching in 1844. In 1848, the piece was altered by Garrard’s (the court jeweller) and again in 1860, when ‘Strawberry leaves, scrolls and Rubies‘ were added. From then, it became known as the Strawberry Leaf… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s Strawberry Leaf Tiara
Queen Victoria opening the Royal Albert Hall Source: Public Domain “Very dull, & very raw & cold. - Ernest C. Arthur & Beatrice breakfasted with me. — At a little after 12, started in 9 dress closed carriages (mine with a pair creams) for the Albert Dall, for its opening. I drove with dear Alix… Continue reading Queen Victorias Journal: The opening of the Royal Albert Hall, 29th March 1871
On 28th March 1884, Prince Leopold, youngest son of Queen Victoria, died aged 30, at Villa Nevada, Cannes, France “Another awful blow has fallen upon me & all of us today. My beloved Leopold, that bright, clever son, who had so many times recovered from such fearful illness, & from various small accidents, has been… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The death of Prince Leopold, 28th March 1884
On 27th March 1879, Prince Waldemar, son of Princess Victoria and grandson of Queen Victoria, died aged 11, at New Palace, Potsdam, Prussia. “Got up, feeling rested. — Received a telegram, which on opening, I found to my unbounded grief & horror, to contain the terrible words: "Have just taken a last look at the… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The death of Prince Waldemar of Prussia, 27th March 1879
On 26th March 1883, Princess Alice of Albany, daughter of Prince Leopold and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, was baptised in the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle. Princess Alice in March 1884©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “George C.'s birthday. — Had not a good night. — Poor Brown no better, in fact… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Princess Alice of Albany, 26th March 1883
On 25th March 1861, Victoire, Duchess of Kent, mother of Queen Victoria, was buried at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor. The Duchess of Kent by Franz Xaver Winterhalter, dated 1857 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “The dreaded day had come at last! It was gloomy, with a drizzling rain, but it cleared… Continue reading Queen Victorias Journal: The funeral of the Duchess of Kent, 25th March 1861
On 20th March 1856, The confirmation of Victoria, Princess Royal, eldest child of Queen Victoria, took place in the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle. “A dull morning, early. — Our thoughts much occupied with today's ceremony! Vicky wished me good morning & stayed with me whilst I was dressing & then breakfasted in her own… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The confirmation of Princess Victoria, 20th March 1856
Hesse family group with Queen Victoria, February 1879. From left to right: Princess Victoria; Hereditary Grand Duke, Ernest Louis; Grand Duke Louis IV; Queen Victoria; Princess Irene; Princess Elizabeth; Princess Alix. ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III "Poor dear children, for I write this for you all—you have had the most terrible… Continue reading Letter from Queen Victoria to the children of Princess Alice and Prince Louis of Hesse, dated December 1878:
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 “A sweet affectionate little child”: The life of Patricia of Connaught, later Lady Patricia Ramsay
Princess Patricia of Connaught, 1887 [in Portraits of Royal Children Vol.36 1887-1888] (August 1887). Royal Collection Trust, RCIN 2904550. Available at rct.uk "16 degrees of frost. - Got a telegram on getting up from Arthur, to say Louischen had been safely delivered of a daughter, & both, doing well, so lordered my train, & after… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Princess Patricia of Connaught, 17th March 1886
On 17th March 1892, Louis, Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine, husband of Princess Alice and Son-in-law of Queen Victoria, was buried at Rosenhöhe, Darmstadt, Grand Duchy of Hesse. Princess Alice and Prince Louis of Hesse with three of their children: Victoria, Friedrich and Ernst Louis. Painted in 1871 by Christian Karl August Noack… Continue reading Queen Victorias Journal: The funeral of Louis, Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine, 17th March 1892