Although deeply in love with her husband, Victoria often felt constrained by Prince Albert. In an era when it was unusual for a gentleman to default to his wife, it was felt he used her pregnancies as a way to gain power. After his death Victoria was bereft but, as her diaries show, also became freer to move in the world of politics and make the deep friendships that some would say began to threaten the crown. A fascinating insight into a double-edged marriage.
When you become a Royal wife your life changes forever. Historically Royal wives were picked from a pool of eligible women from across Europe in order to form political alliances. Nowadays while perhaps not such a game of thrones there is, without doubt, much that rests on the choice of a bride.
A Royal Engagement: The Windsor dynasty’s choice of a suitable girl has moved with the times, evolving from aristocrat to commoner and now a foreigner, but no Royal bride’s journey to the altar has been simple. Hunted by the press, and haunted by any skeletons lurking in closets she faces a ne...
A Royal Marriage: The fairy-tale wedding is complete, but now the real work of being a royal wife begins. From producing babies to supporting good causes, the list of royal duties is endless. There are wonderful perks and privileges but all wives face dangerous pitfalls. From the women who’ve ...
