From the Queen to the German Crown Princess – Windsor Castle, 17 December 1878 I saw Sir William Jenner this morning. He saw her frequently the last day – and she seemed so pleased to see him, grasped his hand, and was delighted with the letter I sent through him. “Dear handwriting,” she said, “I [read more]
From the Queen to the German Crown Princess – Windsor Castle, 16 December 1878 I could not write till this evening as I have been overwhelmed with the work of receiving and sending telegrams, settling things, writing and receiving letters. The grief is great – terrible! My precious child who stood by me and upheld me [read more]
The death of Prince Albert would impact Queen Victoria for the rest of her life. She would mourn him by wearing black for the remaining years of her life and by falling into a deep depression for several years after his passing. A few weeks before he died, Prince Albert eerily said, “I do not [read more]
Queen Victoria in her Journal – 14 December 1878 This terrible day come round around again! Slept tolerably, but awoke very often, constantly seeing darling Alice before me. When I woke in the morning, was not for a moment aware of all our terrible anxiety. And then it all burst upon me. I asked for [read more]
Queen Victoria in her Journal – 13 December 1878 Terribly anxious day, just like ’61 and ’71, At a little after 11 came a telegram from Louis, which gave me an awful shock. ‘Jenner has just seen Alice, is consulting with doctors. He does not despair, but I see no hope; my prayers are exhausted.’ [read more]
From the Queen to the German Crown Princess – Windsor Castle, 12 December 1878 Alas! It is a severe attack that our poor darling Alice has got – but still, the report of Sir William(who I have telegraphed to) is on the whole favourable. But the anxiety is terrible, wearing and to be so far [read more]
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