Monthly Archives: December 2016

Queen Victoria’s Grief at Losing Her Beloved Albert

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

On December 14, 1861, Prince Albert succumbed to what was believed to be typhoid fever, although a recent book Magnificent Obsession by historian Helen Rappenport suggest the prince suffered from Crohn’s disease. (The Daily Mail). Queen Victoria’s grief over the loss … Continue reading →

Posted in British history, customs and tradiitons, history, kings and queens, Living in the UK, marriage, Victorian era | Tagged British history, death, government, grieving, marriage, Prince Albert, Queen Victoria | 2 Comments

Happy December Birthday to Some of Our Favorite “Austen” Actors

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

We wish to say a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to these actors who brought some of our favorite Austen characters to life. December 1 – Jeremy Northam, who portrayed Mr. Knightley in the 1996 film version … Continue reading →

Posted in Jane Austen, real life tales | Tagged actors, Barbara Leigh Hunt, Ciaran Madden, Gemma Jones, Jane Austen film adaptations, Jennifer Ehle, Jeremy Northam, Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Perdita Weeks, Tom Wilkinson | 6 Comments

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Monthly Archives: December 2016

Queen Victoria’s Grief at Losing Her Beloved Albert

Happy December Birthday to Some of Our Favorite “Austen” Actors

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