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Queen Victoria’s Wedding Bouquet and the Legend of the Royal Myrtles
June 13, 2010 – 3:07 am | One Comment
Queen Victoria’s Wedding Bouquet and the Legend of the Royal Myrtles

The young Princess, then, Queen Victoria was sensitive to the language of flowers and plants as well as to the magic and power of their fragrances. Her attention to detail when planning her wedding set …

Victoria & Albert’s Royal Houses
May 27, 2010 – 3:06 am | 23 Comments
Victoria & Albert’s Royal Houses

Queen Victoria was the first monarch to live at Buckingham Palace. The Palace had been empty for seven years when she came to the throne in 1837 and was in many ways still incomplete.

Victoria and Albert Ballet
May 13, 2010 – 3:07 am | One Comment
Victoria and Albert Ballet

Canadian Pacific Ballet will bring back to the stage their full-length ballet, Victoria and Albert, which celebrates the courtship and marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. It is one of the most celebrated love …

Doll Dressed by Queen Victoria’s Daughter to Sell at Bonhams
May 9, 2010 – 3:04 am | 5 Comments
Doll Dressed by Queen Victoria’s Daughter to Sell at Bonhams

A wax doll dressed by Queen Victoria’s eldest daughter is to be sold at auction. The doll was dressed for a bazaar in London in 1868. The doll wears a beautiful long white cotton and lace dress with a pink satin underskirt, layers of underclothing and a ribboned bonnet.

Coronation Chair to be Given Makeover
April 22, 2010 – 3:04 am | One Comment
Coronation Chair to be Given Makeover

Westminster Abbey has commissioned conservation work on the Coronation Chair in which nearly every British monarch has been crowned since 1308. Work will be carried out in a specially-built enclosure in St George’s Chapel in …

Queen Victoria Revealed as Vivacious, Fond of Parties, and Prone to Flirting
April 21, 2010 – 3:03 am | One Comment
Queen Victoria Revealed as Vivacious, Fond of Parties, and Prone to Flirting

The much anticipated DVD will excite those fascinated with the Victorian era and Victorian costume with added special features including featurettes of Victoria’s wedding and coronation, plus a special look at the costumes and palace locations.

The Enchanted Palace
March 27, 2010 – 1:39 am | One Comment
The Enchanted Palace

Kensington Palace as you have never seen it before… a new exhibit at Kensington Palace will give visitors insight into the rich history of a building that was once home to Queen Victoria and Lady Diana. Displays, films, interactive theatre and other tools will help transform the London landmark into an enchanted palace.

Royal Box of Bonnets Up for Auction
March 23, 2010 – 2:00 am | No Comment
Royal Box of Bonnets Up for Auction

A mahogany bonnet box believed to have belonged to Queen Victoria’s children was discovered at a home in Staffordshire England and is expected to create worldwide interest when it is auctioned this week at Hansons …