While Queen Victoria was the Queen of the United Kingdom, she also held the additional title of (the first) Empress of India. She was proclaimed as Empress on 1 May 1876 and held the title until her death on 22 January 1901. In total, she served as India’s empress for 24 years, eight months, and [read more]
On 1 May 1850, Queen Victoria gave birth to her seventh child and third son, “a very fine boy” – he was named Prince Arthur. He was christened in the chapel of Buckingham Palace on 22 June with much magnificence. His first attempts at pronouncing his own name earned him the nickname “Arta.” His early [read more]
From the Queen to the German Crown Princess – Windsor Castle, 29 April 1882 (Describing Prince Leopold’s wedding to Helena of Waldeck and Pyrmont) Truly glad would I have been to have seen you here, dearest child, as you may well believe – but I could not have lodged you, and every single corner was [read more]
On 25 April 1843, Queen Victoria gave birth to her third child, a daughter named Alice Maud Mary. Victoria was relieved to have survived another childbirth but was bored two days later, “It is rather dull lying quite still and doing nothing particularly in moments when one is alone.” Princess Alice was nicknamed Fatima because [read more]
Queen Victoria in her Journal – 18 April 1839 Lord M. then said, “Now Ma’am, for this other matter.” I felt terrified (foolishly) when it came to the point; too silly of me to be frightened of talking to him. Well, I mustered up the courage, and said that my Uncle’s great wish – was [read more]
From Queen Victoria to the Princess Royal – Buckingham Palace, 14 April 1858 And now I must again come with a little scold; you have not written me one single word, for more than a week!! I am vexed, for you could easily have managed – if you would but be a little more expert [read more]
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