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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 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
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
On 25th March 1861, Victoire, Duchess of Kent, mother of Queen Victoria, was buried at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor. The Duchess of Kent by Franz Xaver Winterhalter, dated 1857 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “The dreaded day had come at last! It was gloomy, with a drizzling rain, but it cleared… Continue reading Queen Victorias Journal: The funeral of the Duchess of Kent, 25th March 1861
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
On 16th March 1861 Victoire, Duchess of Kent, mother of Queen Victoria, died aged 74 at Frogmore House, Windsor. Victoire, Duchess of Kent, by Edward Weigall, dated 1861 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “The dreaded terrible calamity has befallen us, which seems like an awful dream, from which I cannot recover.… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The death of Victoire, Duchess of Kent, 16th March 1861.
On 13th March 1879, Prince Arthur, third son and seventh child of Queen Victoria, married Princess Louise Margaret at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor. “Thank God, the morning was beautifully bright. — Arthur & Louischen breakfasted with me alone. They gave me a very pretty gold hand bracelet, with their names in raised letters. He also… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The wedding of Prince Arthur of Connaught and Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia, 13th March 1879
Queen Victoria with Princess Margaret of Connaught in April 1882️©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III 2024 “Fine & very warm. — Much bustle & anxiety about the arrangements for the Christening. Nervous that all should go right. Feel the loss of my beloved one, so dreadfully, on these occasions. Wore morning dress.… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Princess Margaret of Connaught, 11th March 1884
On 11th March 1882, Princess Margaret, daughter of Prince Arthur and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, was baptised in the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle. Princess Margaret in August 1888 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III “Fine & very warm. — Much bustle & anxiety about the arrangements for the Christening. Nervous that… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Princess Margaret of Connaught, 11th March 1882
On 10th March 1863, Prince Albert Edward married Princess Alexandra of Denmark at St George’s Chapel, Windsor. "All is over & this (to me) most trying day is past, as a dream, for all seems like a dream now & leaves hardly any impression upon my poor mind & broken heart! Here I sit lonely… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The wedding of Prince Albert Edward (King Edward VII) and Princess Alexandra of Denmark, 10th March 1863
On 10th March 1864, Prince Albert Victor, son of Prince Albert Edward (later King Edward VII) and grandson of Queen Victoria, was baptised in the Private Chapel at Buckingham Palace. “A year since Bertie's marriage. May God long bless & preserve him & dear Alix! — A fine frosty morning. — The Danes have again… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The christening of Prince Albert Victor, 10th March 1864
On 21st March 1871, Princess Louise, sixth child of Queen Victoria, married John Campbell, 9th Duke of Argyll, at St George’s Chapel, Windsor l. “On waking I could hardly believe this trying day, which seemed so far distant had really came at last! It was dull early but it soon began to get very bright.… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: The wedding of Princess Louise and John Campbell, 9th Duke of Argyll, 21st March 1871