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- Princess Victoria Adelaide Mary Louise. The princess married Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia, who became the emperor of Germany. Their son was Kaiser Wilhelm of WWI notoriety.
- Prince Albert Edward Wettin. Prince Albert succeeded his mother as King Edward VII. Through King Edward VII, Queen Elizabeth is Victoria’s great-great-granddaughter.
- Princess Alice Maud Mary. Alice married Prince Ludwig of Hesse. Their daughter Alexandra, or Alix, married Nicholas II, the last czar of Russia. Alix and Nicholas were the heads of the famous Romanov family who met a grisly fate.
- Prince Alfred Ernest Albert. The prince also married into the Russian royal bloodline in his union with Grand Duchess Marie, daughter of Czar Alexander II.
- Victoria Adelaide Mary Louise, Princess Royal
- Albert Edward, Prince of Wales
- Princess Alice Maud Mary, Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine
- Alfred Ernest Albert, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
- Princess Helena Augusta Victoria
- Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, Duchess of Argyll
- Arthur William Patrick Albert
- Leopold George Duncan Albert
- Beatrice Mary Victoria Feodore
Born: 21 November 1840 Died: 5 August 1901 (aged 60) Victoria and Albert’s first born, Victoria, or ‘Vicky’, was a precocious child with a passion for learning and a mischievous sense of humour – although she could also be emotional and highly-strung. She inherited her father’s analytical mind and love of reading, and always remained the apple of h...
Born: 9 November 1841 Died: 6 May 1910 (aged 68) Victoria and Albert named their second child Albert Edward, although he was known as ‘Bertie’ and then Edward VIIafter he succeeded the throne. As a child, Bertie was an outgoing prince who did not respond well to his lessons – much to the disappointment of his parents, who wanted him to be just like...
Born: 25 April 1843 Died: 14 December 1878 (aged 35) From an early age, Alice was an exceptionally caring individual, always keen to help others less fortunate than herself. When the family stayed at Balmoral, their private home in the Scottish Highlands, she would sometimes visit the local cottagers, taking them food and clothing. Later, when her ...
Born: 6 August 1844 Died: 30 July 1900 (aged 55) Victoria and Albert’s second son, Alfred – or ‘Affie’ – was a cheerful, industrious boy; a keen learner who particularly liked geography and the sciences, experimenting with toys and later building his own. In letters to close family and confidantes, Prince Albert occasionally remarked with regret th...
Born: 25 May 1846 Died: 9 June 1923 (aged 77) Helena, described as the plainest of Victoria and Albert’s five daughters, was a level-headed, relatively unemotional child; a tomboy who preferred outdoor life, long walks and rides, and cared little for her personal appearance. In 1866 she wed the impoverished German Prince Christian of Schleswig-Hols...
Born: 18 March 1848 Died: 3 December 1939 (aged 91) In contrast to Helena, Louise was considered the prettiest of Victoria’s daughters. She was always lively – sometimes sharp-tongued and moody – and was a skilled artist who excelled at drawing, painting and sculpture. She was a fervent supporter of the arts and higher education, and was in some wa...
Born: 1 May 1850 Died: 16 January 1942 (aged 91) Arthur, who later became Duke of Connaught and of Strathearn in 1874, was a strong, healthy baby who had an even temper without the irritability or tantrums of some of his siblings, and was courageous without being reckless. Always good-mannered and obedient, Arthur was said to be the queen’s favouri...
Born: 7 April 1853 Died: 28 March 1884 (aged 30) Prince Leopold, created Duke of Albany in 1881, was a clever, amusing child who learned to read quickly and adored music and the arts. Sadly, he was also his parents’ “child of anxiety”. At first he suffered from weak digestion and was very thin; bruised easily and suffered greatly whenever he fell o...
Born: 14 April 1857 Died: 26 October 1944 (aged 87) Beatrice, who was called ‘Baby’ by her mother well into adult life, was always treated indulgently. She was inclined to be mildly impertinent – but with a charm that allowed her to get away with it without fear of scolding. When told at the dinner table that she was not allowed certain foods, for ...
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3 days ago · The marriages of Queen Victoria‘s children resulted in a complex web of royal descendants that spread across Europe. Many of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren would become monarchs, shaping the course of nations and dynasties for generations to come. Here is a partial list of some of the most notable monarchs descended from Queen ...
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- Victoria, Empress Frederick of Germany. While the first child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert born in 1840 was "only" a girl, she was still destined for great things from a young age.
- Edward VII. While Queen Victoria was a woman, she wanted a son to inherit her throne, so everyone was thrilled when her second child was a boy. Born in 1841, Prince Albert Edward, known as "Bertie," was heir to the throne from day one.
- Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse. Princess Alice was born in 1843. She married the future Grand Duke Louis IV of Hesse and by Rhine in 1862, but as her father Prince Albert had died seven months before the wedding, it was a subdued affair.
- Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Born in 1844, Prince Alfred knew he wanted to go into the Royal Navy when he was just a child. He shipped out at 14, and the next three decades of his life were devoted to the Navy in one way or another; incredibly well-traveled, he visited many of the colonies of the British Empire.
- Princess Royal Victoria (21 November 1840 – 5 August 1901) Victoria and Albert's first child, Victoria was given the title Princess Royal the year after her birth.
- Edward VII (9 November 1841 – 6 May 1910) Edward was born a year after his sister and lived much of his life as the Prince of Wales. On the death of Queen Victoria on 22 January 1901, Edward became king, marking the beginning of the Edwardian era.
- Princess Alice (25 April 1843 – 14 December 1878) Princess Alice was known for her nursing - both with her father, Albert and in military hospitals during the Austro-Prussian War.
- Prince Alfred (6 August 1844 – 30 July 1900) Prince Alfred joined the Royal Navy at the young age of 14. He remained in the Navy throughout his life with his final rank of Admiral of the fleet in 1893.
May 23, 2019 · Queen Victoria, an ex-monarch of the United Kingdom (reign – 1837-1901) and Ireland, had 9 children (five princesses and four princes) with her spouse Prince Albert. Many of those royal children of Victoria went on to marry several monarchs and royals from different European countries.
Mar 16, 2024 · 1. Vicky (Victoria, Princess Royal, 1840-1901) Victoria, Princess Royal, in her wedding dress by Frank Reynolds, 1858. Source: Royal Collection Trust. The eldest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert was baptized Victoria Adelaide Mary Louisa but was known to family and friends as simply “Vicky.”.
