![]() ![]() ![]() The young princess spent most of her childhood surrounded by women and was brought up speaking German. He advised his sister not to return to Coburg in Germany.įeodore's governess, Fraulein Louise Lehzen, was brought over from Hanover to attend to the education of Drina. The Duke of Kent's debts had to be settled and luckily for the Duchess, her brother, Prince Leopold, settled the finances as he wanted the baby's future claim to the throne to be secured. The Duchess of Kent was now widowed and alone with three children Charles and Feodora (from her first marriage) and young Drina (Alexandrina). Unless the Duke of Clarence had another child, she would be the next monarch of the United Kingdom. The Prince Regnant, George, now became King George IV and the fatherless Alexandrina now became the focus on the future of the Crown. The Duke of Kent was buried at Windsor on 23 January 1820 and only six days later, his father, King George III, also died. A chill from which he never recovered from when he caught pneumonia and died a few days later. After walking in the cold sea air, the Duke caught a chill. She was baptised on 26 June 1819 at Kensington Palace.Ī consequence of the Duke's enjoyment was that he was seriously in debt and during the winter of 1819-20, the new family went on holiday to a coastal resort of Sidmouth in Devon as the Duke tried to be more restrained financially. At the time of her birth, George III was king. She was born as fifth in line to the throne. Victoria was named after her grandfather, Tsar Alexander I. Parliament was also trying to establish its independence from the monarch and was putting Britain on the path to becoming a fully democratic country. The country itself was ill-at-ease with the monarchy, the cost of supporting their antics and expensive lifestyles were being questioned and republican movements were beginning to voice dissent. At this time, the monarchy was in disarray as the family was associated with mistresses, illegitimate children and loose living. Princess Alexandrina Victoria was born on at Kensington Palace. ![]() Heavily pregnant, the Duchess and her husband returned to Britain in April 1819, accompanied by a German midwife. Soon after her parents wedding, her mother, Princess Victoria, Duchess of Kent, became pregnant and the Duke, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, was determined that the child be born in Britain so it gave it rights to the throne. 21 First Trip Abroad - France and Cruise.20 King of Hanover's Fight with Prince Albert.18 Departure of Baroness Lehzen and Influence of Prince Albert.15 Birth of Prince Albert Edward, later King Edward VII.14 Change in Government and Health Fears for the Princess Royal.13 Birth of Princess Victoria, later the Princess Royal.11 Wedding of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. ![]()
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