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 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
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 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
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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