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Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s Journal, The final illness and death of Prince Albert, Victoria and Albert, Windsor castle

The final illness and death of Prince Albert through Queen Victoria’s letters and journals, 10th December 1861:

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Prince Albert by an unknown artist, dated 1860-1861 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III Queen Victoria’s journal: “Heard at 5 that the night had been good. At 8 went over & found dearest Albert fairly comfortable. The pulse was good & everything so far, satisfactory. He was still frequently wandering in his… Continue reading The final illness and death of Prince Albert through Queen Victoria’s letters and journals, 10th December 1861:

Victorian events

The laying of the V&A’s foundation stone

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On this day, 17th May 1899, Queen Victoria travelled in a semi-state procession from Buckingham Palace to South Kensington to lay the foundation stone of the new Victoria and Albert museum. The Queen laying the foundation stone of the Victoria and Albert Museum, 17 May 1899 © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2025 | Royal Collection… Continue reading The laying of the V&A’s foundation stone