Last Princess: The Devoted Life of Queen Victoria's Youngest Daughter

Princess Henry of Battenberg, the last-born child of Queen Victoria, outlived her siblings and died in 1944. She married Prince Henry of Battenberg in 1885 despite her mother's opposition. Beatrice remained Queen Victoria's favorite daughter and was her constant companion, editing her mother's journals and correspondence after her death in 1901. Matthew Dennison's biography restores her to her rightful place in Victorian history and provides a touching portrait of the royal family.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 400 pages
\n Publication date: 04 February 2021
\n Publisher: Head of Zeus
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Princess Henry of Battenberg, born Beatrice Mary Victoria Feodore in 1866, was the final child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Tragically, she outlived all of her siblings and passed away in 1944. During her childhood, Beatrice faced the challenge of her mother's prolonged mourning for her late husband, which may have influenced Victoria's decision to keep her youngest daughter close. Despite facing opposition from her mother, Beatrice eventually married Prince Henry of Battenberg in 1885.

Throughout her life, Beatrice remained Queen Victoria's favorite daughter, serving as her constant companion and later becoming her literary executor. After Victoria's death in 1901, Beatrice dedicated herself to editing her mother's journals and vast correspondence. Matthew Dennison's meticulously written biography reclaims Beatrice's rightful place as a significant figure in the history of the Victorian era, offering a poignant and insightful portrayal of the life and family of Britain's second-longest-reigning monarch.

\n Weight: 294g\n
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 29 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781789544701\n \n