Born on this day (15 June) in 1330, he was in line to become King Edward IV, but illness eventually led to him predeceasing his father King Edward III, and the throne went to his son Richard. It was the first time that the throne of England went from grandfather to grandson (the second time was when George III inherited from George II several centuries later).
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.
Queen’s right hand women! Catherine looks elegant in a coral coat dress as she and Sophie Wessex team up to host Buckingham Palace garden party after Her Majesty bowed out
The Earl and Countess of Wessex and members of The British Royal Family attended the Order of the Collect Service at Windsor Fortress today. JUN 13, 2022.
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Sophie, Countess of Wessex attend a church service to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at Holy Trinity Anglican Church. April 24, 2022.
