On 12th May 1876, Prince Harald, son of Princess Helena and grandson of Queen Victoria, was born at Cumberland Lodge, Windsor. “A dull morning. — On getting up, heard that dear Lenchen had got a boy born at 1.30 after a severe time. — The Empress & Arthur at breakfast. — Just before I went… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Prince Harald of Schleswig-Holstein, 12th May 1876
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Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine, 27th April 1863
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
Queen Victoria’s journal: The confirmation of Princess Alice, 21st April 1859
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
Queen Victoria’s journal: The confirmation of Princess Helena, 17th April 1862
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
The life of Prince Christian Victor of Schleswig-Holstein
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
Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth and death of Prince Alexander John of Wales, 6th & 7th April 1871
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
Queen Victoria’s journal: The birth of Princess Victoria of Hesse, 5th April 1863
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
Queen Victoria’s journal: The confirmation of Prince Alfred, 5th April 1860
On 5th April 1860, the confirmation of Queen Victoria's second son, Prince Alfred, took place at Windsor Castle. Prince Alfred at his confirmation, April 1860 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “Saw dear Affie for a moment. He did not come to breakfast. — Afterwards we walked with the visitors, Alice, Bertie &… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The confirmation of Prince Alfred, 5th April 1860
Queen Victoria’s journal: The confirmation of Prince Albert Edward (later King Edward VII), 1st April 1858
On 1st April 1858, the confirmation of Queen Victoria's eldest son, Prince Albert Edward, later King Edward VII, took place at Windsor Castle. “A showery, raw morning. — Bertie came to wish me good morning, before breakfasting alone in his room. Our visitors came to breakfast. All the other Children looked for Easter eggs. —… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The confirmation of Prince Albert Edward (later King Edward VII), 1st April 1858
Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Prince Albert of Schleswig-Holstein, 31st March 1869
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 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’s journal: The death of Prince Leopold, 28th March 1884
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