Like many people, I’m a fan of any period costume drama, including those about Queen Victoria. Emily Blunt in The Young Victoria? Saw it. Jenna Coleman’s Victoria? Hallelujah! Dame Judi Dench playing senior citizen Victoria in a couple of movies? Tick, tick.
This year there’s a special anniversary – it’s 200 years since the birth of the real Queen Victoria and her beloved consort Prince Albert. Victoria was born at Kensington Palace on May 24, 1819, three months ahead of Albert’s birth on August 26 in Bavaria. To mark these milestones, Kensington and Buckingham palaces are both holding exhibitions, giving me the perfect excuse to fulfil a long-held dream to visit the famous palaces.
On a rainy summer morning, I set off from my Kensington hotel for my royal appointments – I’m due at Kensington Palace at 10 am and across Hyde Park at Buckingham Palace at 2 pm, so time is of the essence.
この記事は New Zealand Woman's Weekly の September 16 2019 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です ? サインイン
この記事は New Zealand Woman's Weekly の September 16 2019 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です? サインイン
Sweet SUCCESS
Delicious twists on traditional favourites
Calzone CRAVING
Anything you can put on top of a pizza can go inside these air fryer Italian turnovers
Kai & kindness - ‘OUR RECIPE FOR A GOOD LIFE'
The foodie and her brother have dished up a cookbook full of comfort
Kia Ora Dame! 'I HAD A BIGGER PURPOSE'
It could have taken a toll on her, but Naida's phone greeting started a legacy
Dame Hinewehi's healing haka - 'IT'S GOING TO CHANGE LIVES'
Beating a world record is personal for the music therapy founder
Unbreakable Mamie - 'I'M READY TO FAMOUS!' BE
The TV star and model is excited about what the future holds
Below Deck detective - CAPTAIN LEE'S SEA CHANGE
The superyacht hero's family tragedy has led him to navigate scary waters
Swings & roundabouts - OWEN'S BIG KID PROJECT
Playtime's a whole lot more fun thanks to the radio host
Haunted by tragedy - KATE'S SHOCK LOSS
The star is still dealing with the death of her dad when she was aged four
Top-secret royal plan - BRINGING HARRY HOME
Disillusioned with life in the US, the prince is reaching out to friends in the UK