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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
On 26th April 1866, the confirmation of Prince Arthur, seventh child of Queen Victoria, took place at Dt Mildred’s Church, Whippingham, Isle of Wight. “Very fine warm. — Took a short drive in the small pony phaeton with Lenchen. Resting, when I came in. — Shortly before 12 drove with Arthur to Whippingham Church, the… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The confirmation of Prince Arthur, 26th April 1866
On 25th April 1885, the confirmation of Prince Ernst Louis, son of Princess Alice and grandson of Queen Victoria, took place at New Palace Darmstadt. “A day of great emotions. Dear beloved Alice's birthday & her darling boy to be confirmed, & 1rst grandchild, christened. But she not there to see it! — Irène breakfasted… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The confirmation of Prince Ernst Louis of Hesse and by Rhine, 25th April 1885
On 21st April 1859, the confirmation of Princess Alice, second daughter of Queen Victoria, took place at Windsor Castle. “An eventful day. Sad that politics should disturb the serenity of it all! We feel very anxious. — Fine bright morning. — Albert hid the Easter eggs, which the Children all looked for, including our precious… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The confirmation of Princess Alice, 21st April 1859
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