Celebrating LOVE!
Under normal circumstances, or should we say “traditional” circumstances, the man is the one to ask the lady for her hand in marriage. BUT in this case, because of who she was,
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Nov 14
Mar 5
“Spend A Penny”
For those of you who have been watching “Victoria” on Masterpiece, you will have seen that Prince Albert put together a “Great Exhibition” showcasing “the wonders of industry and manufacturing from around the world”. Read more
Jan 29
Ooooo, Tell Me More!
For those of you who have been watching “Victoria”, you have seen Osborne House on the Isle of Wight. For those of you who have not been watching “Victoria, Osborne House is the country getaway which Prince Albert, Victoria’s love and husband, designed. Read more
Feb 16
Her Majesty Queen (Alexandrina) Victoria
Queen Victoria…a name well known today – well known for many reasons. Read more
Oct 26
Who WAS Queen Victoria?
With all this talk about Queen Elizabeth II now being the longest reigning monarch in the United Kingdom, having just surpassed the length of Queen Victoria’s reign, we thought it might be fun to look at some facts about Queen Victoria. Besides the fact that hers was a love affair with her husband, Albert, which is what we often hear of this Queen, she accomplished a great deal in her lengthy reign. Read more
Jul 25
It’s George Alexander Louis!
The new little prince has a name…George Alexander Louis. He will be known as His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge. A big name for this little guy. But then he comes from a family with a big history!
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Apr 23
Victoria and Albert – A Love Story
As the first anniversary of the marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, approaches later this week, we couldn’t help but reflect on the their love story and the fascination the world has for everything “royal”. So your Two Chums thought it would be fitting, (and fun) to get “caught up”, as it were, on the other love stories that have surrounded the British throne. Today we begin with one of the most famous and arguably the most culturally influential of all the monarchs of the British or any empire, Queen Victoria and the great love of her life, Prince Albert.
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