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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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
Jan 19
Victoria – Season 2
If you spend any time with us at Two Chums your know we have a great fondness for the British royals…current and past. Read more
Sep 13
Why White?
In the late-1830’s, most brides wore colored wedding dresses but Queen Victoria had another idea in mind. Read more
Feb 16
Her Majesty Queen (Alexandrina) Victoria
Queen Victoria…a name well known today – well known for many reasons. Read more
Jan 25
A Gift From Queen Victoria
Photo Opportunity with Members of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force/Headquarters European Theater of Operations US Army Veterans Association. (Courtesy Wikipedia)
The widely viewed PBS Masterpiece special “Victoria” is such an enlightening program. We have no doubt Read more
Jan 19
Victoria
This past Sunday, a wonderful new mini series on the life and history of Queen Victoria, began on PBS. Tomorrow we will witness our own history as the transfer of power from one administration, that of President Obama, to that of the President-elect, Donald Trump takes place at his inauguration. What I was struck by in watching the first episode of Victoria, is that in every country, it seems, there is a period of adjustment as a new ruler comes to power. 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
Jun 30
Who Said Wedding Dresses Should Be White?
The notion that white symbolized purity, or that wedding gowns in particular were supposed to be white, is an idea that dates only as far back as 1840.
May 26
Going Back a Few Years
One of the designs for the Queen’s coronation dress by Norman Hartwell
This is a super fun article by Jennifer Wright, going back years with the Royals! Read more
Jul 23
Another Touching Letter
When President Lincoln was shot, Mary Todd Lincoln received this letter from Queen Victoria. Read more
Jul 16
Touched By A Letter
Pages 1 and 3 of letter – please see below for type written version of the whole letter
How touching a hand written letter, such as this, is! 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 15
Anchors Away!
There is nothing like the timeless “sailor suit” made popular by Albert Edward, Prince of Wales in 1846. A the age of four, he was given a miniature copy of the of the uniform worn by the crew on the Royal Yacht. Read more
Apr 24
Edward & Wallis, George & Elizabeth – Love, Honour, Duty and Destiny
On January 20, 1936, King George V, grandson of Queen Victoria, died and his eldest son, Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David became that day, King Edward VIII.
It is hard to even imagine for most of us, what the life of a royal must be like. We, who are not of royal lineage, can go about our daily business making decisions, and sometimes mistakes, for that matter, with little or no input save, maybe, that from our family. But for all the other privileges that may accompany wearing the crown, this freedom to choose without the input of a government and national opinion, is not a luxury that is among them.
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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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