Prince Albert Victor died at Sandringham on this day in 1892. His engagement to Princess May of Teck

Prince Albert Victor died at Sandringham on this day in 1892. His engagement to Princess May of Teck had recently been announced, and his birthday had been celebrated the week before.

He caught influenza during a pandemic in the late 19th century. The flu turned in to pneumonia, which was ultimately fatal. As the heir to the throne after his father Edward (Bertie) the Prince of Wales, his death came as a huge shock to his family and the nation.

His younger brother George did quite well out of it though, as he got Albert’s crown and his bride! You can find out more at The Creative Historian.