Discovering the secret life of Queen Victoria since 2018
Out of all the royal children, sisters Princess Helena Victoria and Princess Marie Louise shared one of the closest bonds. Join me in today’s post as I take a look at their journey of living together! Following her divorce from Prince Aribert of Anhalt in 1900, Princess Marie Louise of Schleswig-Holstein moved into 21 Queensberry… Continue reading Royal Housemates: Princesses Helena Victoria and Marie Louise of Schleswig-Holstein
Earlier today, 20th June 2024, I had the privilege of seeing Queen Victoria’s Privy Council Dress on display at Kensington Palace, exactly 187 years after it was worn by Queen Victoria on her first day as Monarch. Join me as I talk about this beautiful gown. Queen Victoria’s Privy Council dress on display at Kensington… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s Privy Council dress
On 27th April 1863, Princess Victoria of Hesse, eldest child of Princess Alice and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, was baptised in the Green Drawing Room at Windsor Castle. “Went over to see dear Alice, who was to keep quiet. — Took a short drive with the little Sardinian ponies, with her. Then went to look… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine, 27th April 1863
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
Queen Victoria’s reign coincided with the advancement of countless technologies, including: photography, the flushing toilet and the lightbulb. But did you know that Queen Victoria was the first European Monarch to use a telephone? That’s right, in January 1878, Alexander Graham Bell travelled across the Solent to Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, where… Continue reading Queen Victoria uses the telephone for the first time
‘Christening of Princess Victoria Eugénie of Battenberg at Balmoral, 23 November 1887’ by Robert Taylor Pritchett, dated 1887-1888 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “Darling little Drino's 1rst birthday. May God bless & protect the precious little child, such an engaging clever child. — Very bright, 9 digress of frost, freezing all… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Princess Victoria Eugénie, 23rd November 1887
On 4th August 1900, Queen Victoria’s second son, Prince Alfred, was buried at Friedhof am Glockenberg, Coburg. However, due to her age and fragile health, Queen Victoria was unable to attend. Prince Alfred in July 1893 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “Another most trying day. At 12 (11 here) the funeral… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The funeral of Prince Alfred, 4th August 1900
In June 1858, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert embarked on a three day tour of Warwickshire, where the Queen was to open the public museum and garden at Aston Hall. Although the couple were originally meant to stay at Warwick Castle, Albert’s declining health led to them searching for a much quieter location. Upon hearing… Continue reading Was it worth it? How the Leigh family ruined Stoneleigh Abbeys stability and value in order to impress Queen Victoria
On 1st August 1832, Princess Alexandrina Victoria wrote in her journal for the fists time. Although at first it was given to her to record a trip to Wales, journaling soon became a daily hobby that she would continue daily until just nine days before her death in 1901. Each day she would write an… Continue reading A journal that defined an era: Queen Victoria’s first journal
Queen Victoria working through her correspondences in the gardens at Frogmore House under a canopy on 17th July 1893 “It had rained a great deal during the night, but the morning was fine. — Breakfasted at Frogmore, & was photographed afterwards in the little pony chair, & also sitting at my table. — Just as… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: 17th July 1893
When looking at Queen Victoria’s 42 grandchildren, there are some key figures that immediately come to mind. However, with 41 contenders, Princess Victoria of Wales has unfortunately become one of the most forgotten. Join me as I rediscover who Princess Victoria was. Princess Victoria by George Koberwein, dated around 1845©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM… Continue reading The life of Princess Victoria of Wales
A few weeks ago, I asked my instagram followers to send their questions for Daisy Goodwin, which I was to ask her during an instagram live Q&A. While your questions failed to disappoint, technology certainly didn’t. When setting up for the Q&A, we were faced with lack of sound, causing us to abort mission. After… Continue reading Q&A with Daisy Goodwin, creator of the TV series ‘Victoria’