the year of queen victoria Archives - Page 12 of 24

Queen Victoria’s devotion to the Munshi

Sunday, 23 June 2019, 0:00 Moniek Bloks 1

On 23 June 1887, two Indians served Queen Victoria breakfast in Frogmore House at Windsor. Queen Victoria was enchanted by the younger of the two – Abdul Karim. He would go on to serve her for over a decade. Abdul Karim was born in 1863 to Haji Mohammed Waziruddin, and he was just 13 years [read more]

Princess Victoria's 18th birthday celebrations

Queen Victoria in her journal – 20 June 1837

Thursday, 20 June 2019, 7:00 Moniek Bloks 0

“I was awoke at 6 o’clock by Mamma, who told me the Archbishop of Canterbury and Lord Conyngham were here and wished to see me. I got out of bed and went into my sitting-room (only in my dressing gown) and alone, and saw them. Lord Conyngham then acquainted me that my poor Uncle, the [read more]

The accession of Queen Victoria

Thursday, 20 June 2019, 7:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Victoria had gone to bed knowing that her uncle King William IV was in terrible health and was not expected to live much longer. He had already reached his ultimate goal – living until Victoria had turned 18. He had been unable to attend her 18th birthday, but he sent her a grand piano as [read more]

Princess Victoria to King Leopold I of Belgium – 19 June 1837

Wednesday, 19 June 2019, 7:00 Moniek Bloks 0

The day before Victoria’s accession as Queen, Victoria wrote to her uncle King Leopold I of Belgium. The King’s state, I may fairly say, is hopeless; he may perhaps linger a few days, but he cannot recover ultimately. Yesterday the physicians declared he could not live till the morning, but today he is a little [read more]

From the Queen to the Empress Frederick – 15 June 1888

Saturday, 15 June 2019, 7:00 Moniek Bloks 0

From the Queen to the Empress Frederick – Balmoral, 15 June 1888 (Immediately following the death of her daughter’s husband, the German Emperor) Darling, darling, unhappy Child, I clasp you in my arms and to a heart that bleeds, for this is a double, dreadful grief, a misfortune untold and to the world at large. [read more]

Princess Victoria in her Journal – 15 June 1837

Saturday, 15 June 2019, 7:00 Moniek Bloks 1

Princess Victoria in her Journal – 15 June 1837 The news of the King are so very bad that all my lessons save the Dean’s are put off, including Lablache’s… and we see nobody. I regret rather my singing lessson, though it is only a short period, but duty and proper feeling go before all [read more]