Tag Archives: Regina Jeffers

Royal Princesses – Part V – George III’s Descendants – Princess Sophia

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Sophia Matilda was born on 3 November 1777, the twelfth child and fifth daughter of George III and Queen Charlotte. She was equally as beautiful as Mary and likely more intelligent. Sophia is said to have been the people’s favorite. … Continue reading →

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Royal Princesses – Part IV – George III’s Descendants – Princess Mary

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Princess Mary was born, on 25 April 1776, at Buckingham Palace. Mary was christened on 19 May 1776, in the Great Council Chamber at St. James Palace, by Frederick Cornwallis, The Archbishop of Canterbury. Her godparents were Landgrave Frederick of Hesse-Cassel (her … Continue reading →

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Cheryl Bolen’s “With His Lady’s Assistance” – Book 1 in Regent Mysteries

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

“With His Lady’s Assistance” is the first book in Cheryl Bolen’s Regent Mysteries Series. It is only available in eBook format: Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble’s Nook, and Smashwords. If you are unfamiliar with Ms. Bolen’s works, you writes for … Continue reading →

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The Six Princesses – Part III – Princess Elizabeth

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

The Princess Elizabeth was born at Buckingham Palace on 22 May 1770. Her parents were the reigning British monarchs, George III and Queen Charlotte. Frederick Cornwallis, the Archbishop of Canterbury christened her in the Great Council Chamber at St. James … Continue reading →

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The Six Princesses – Part II – Princess Augusta Sophia

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Princess Augusta Sophia was born at Buckingham House, St. James Park, London, the sixth child and second daughter of George III and his wife Queen Charlotte. Frederick Cornwallis, The Archbishop of Canterbury christened the young princess on 6 December 1768 in … Continue reading →

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A Princesses’ Life is Not All It’s Cracked Up to Be

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

With the marriage of Kate Middleton to her Prince William, the public’s view of life in the Royal Court became more idealized. However, those of us who study the Royals of the Regency Period know that being a princess does … Continue reading →

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My Week with Jane Austen (as described in a letter to her cousin, Lady Williams)

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Regina Jeffers

16 December 2011 Dearest Cousin Jane, our own Lady Williams, Today has been the most glorious of days. Against the wishes of my dear family, I have, reluctantly, answered the prayers of a most amenable lady, Miss Regina Jeffers, who … Continue reading →

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Jane Austen Birthday Blog Giveaways

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Regina Jeffers

   Please visit each of the other participants in today’s Austen Birthday Tour. At each, fabulous Austen-related prizes and books are available. Leave a comment on each blog to be eligible for that particular giveaway. Drawings will be conducted on … Continue reading →

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The Border Wars – England and Scotland

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Regina Jeffers

   The political struggle that has dominated much of England/Scotland’s history was often a result of the border wars. In Elizabethan times the Anglo-Scottish border counties, especially Northumberland, were the home of lawless clans who spent their lives raiding and … Continue reading →

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Readers’ Entertainment News Interview – Part 1

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Regina Jeffers

(Originally published on November 11, 2011) 1. First, tell us a bit about yourself. Where you’re from? Past jobs, awards, the usual bio stuff. Born in Huntington, West Virginia, over the years, I have held many positions: waitress, tax preparer, … Continue reading →

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