Victoria’s self-imposed seclusion from public life affected the popularity of the monarchy. She avoided public appearances and was rarely seen by her people: she was widely criticised and her seclusion earned her the name “Widow of Windsor”. His death completely devastated Queen Victoria who entered a state of mourning and wore black for the rest of her life. Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, The Princess Royal (Princess Victoria), Edward Prince of Wales, Prince Alfred, Princess Alice and Princess HelenaĪlbert, the Prince Consort, died of typhoid fever on 14 December 1861 at Windsor Castle. May 25th 1846: Princess Helena Augusta Victoriaġst May 1850: Prince Arthur William Patrick Albert November 9th 1841: Edward, Prince of WalesĪpril 25th 1843: Princess Alice Maud Mary November 21st 1840: Princess Victoria, Princess Royal Queen Victoria and Prince Albert had nine children:
It wasn’t until 29 June 1857 that Queen Victoria formally granted him the title Prince Consort. The Queen wore white satin trimmed with orange flower blossoms, a bridal wreath and veil of Honiton lace.Īlthough Albert was formally titled “HRH Prince Albert”, he was popularly known as “HRH the Prince Consort” for the next seventeen years. The Prince wore the uniform of a British field-marshal. On February 10th 1840 the marriage was celebrated in the Chapel Royal of St James Palace. On 15th November 1839 he returned to Germany and on the 23rd November Victoria summoned the Privy Council to Buckingham Palace to declare her intention to marry Prince Albert. At Kensington Palace, Albert shared lessons with his cousin Princess Victoria and they became firm friends. He was born on August 26th 1819 and visited England as a guest of his aunt the Duchess. Albert belonged to the family of the Duchess of Kent and was the Queens first cousin. Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha arrived in London on October 10th 1839.
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After the ceremony there were fire-works and a fair in Hyde Park, and that night most of the theatres in London were open free to the public.
Victoria was crowned at Westminster Abbey on June the 28th, 1838. Lord Melbourne was prime minister at this time. She was described as a “studious, thoughtful, accomplished, serious and quiet but cheerful girl”. When King William IV died on June 20th 1837, Princess Victoria became queen at the age of 18. The crown then passed to his brother who became King William IV. He too died childless when Victoria was only 11. Her uncle, the Prince of Wales, then inherited the Crown, becoming King George IV. Her grandfather, King George III, died six days later. Victoria’s father died just eight months after she was born. At the time of her birth, Victoria was fifth in line for the British crown.Ībove left: HRH Edward Duke of Kent Above right: HRH The Duchess of Kent with Victoria, aged 2 yearsĬhristened Alexandrina Victoria, HRH Princess Victoria of Kent spent most of her childhood at Kensington Palace and Claremont. His wife the Duchess was a royal widow, Princess Victoria Maria Louisa of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld. Victoria was born at Kensington Palace on May 24th 1819, the only child of HRH Edward Duke of Kent, fourth son of George III. Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales also holds his own record – the longest wait by an heir to the throne. Buckingham Palace announced that Elizabeth had moved past Victoria at about 5 p.m.
Victoria was born on May 24th, 1819, and lived for 81 years and 243 days. Elizabeth, aged 81, passed the mark set by her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria. On December 27th 2007 Queen Elizabeth II became the oldest British reigning monarch.
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