Discovering the secret life of Queen Victoria since 2018
On 20th April 1894, Princess Alix of Hesse, daughter of Princess Alice and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, became engaged to Tsar Nicholas II. Alix and Nicholas in August 1894 Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III 2024 “A dull morning. — Breakfasted alone with Beatrice. — Soon after Ella came in, much agitated,… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The engagement of Princess Alix of Hesse and Tsar Nicholas II, 20th April 1894
Reception of the Emperor and Empress of Russia at Balmoral, 22 September 1896, by Amadée Forestier©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III 22nd September: “A pouring wet day, the worst we have yet had, most unexpected after yesterday. — Heard on getting up, that the Imperial Yacht was in sight of Leith. —… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The visit of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and his wife Alexandra Feodorovna (formerly Princess Alix of Hesse), 22nd September- 3rd October 1896