On December 24 1850 Queen Victoria sat down at her bureau at Windsor Castle and wrote breathlessly in her journal: ‘My beloved Albert first took me to my tree and table, covered by such numberless gifts, really too much, too magnificent!’
Now visitors to the royal residence in leafy Berkshire will, for the first time, be able to sample Christmas just as Victoria and Prince Albert did 161 years ago.
Although monarchs have celebrated Christmas at Windsor since the 12th century, the couple were responsible for popularising the celebration in the form we know today.
Christmas At Windsor And Their Upside Down Tree
I hope the lovely Prince and his Wife are as happy today as the day they were married.
They are so pretty, they would make lovely ornaments for the tree.
OOPS....who am i kidding?
I am sure they are sold all over England for Christmas.
I want one too.
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Wow-
ReplyDeleteCan you imagine. Too many gifts? A girl can dream!
Beautiful images, Renee. The painting is fabulous.
Have a Merry Christmas! So happy I met you this year.
Teresa
xoxo
I think celebrations will be somewhat toned down this year, Prince Phillip just had heart surgery yesterday, but is reportedly doing remarkably well.
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ReplyDeletei am thinking that they are really playing it layed back.
some of or bloggers have more spectacular settings.
xx
It's amazing to think that Victoria and Albert are responsible for how we celebrate Christmas today isn't it Renée ? I'm really pleased though as I love all of the traditions that Albert bought us,
ReplyDeleteWishing you, your mum Yvonne and all of your family and friends a wonderful Christmas. Thank you so much for all of your support and friendship and here's to more in 2012. With much love, Jackie. XXXX
oh...jax,
ReplyDeletei feel the same way.
and thank you for including my mum.
she will be thrilled.
hugs xxx too
These are fabulous! I want those ornaments too! Have a lovely Christmas, Kellie xx
ReplyDeleteRenee, What a year!
ReplyDeleteWishing you and yours all the best in 2012!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
I think so too,ornament at the happy and beautiful couple..wishing you and your family a happy christmas
ReplyDeleteBeautiful story and magnificent images!!
ReplyDeleteRenee,happy to count you as a friend...Wishing you a joyous Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year!