Royal Blue!

I've always been somewhat fascinated with history, going back and looking at true events just keeps my mind completley focused on what I'm doing. That's the reason I love this project! Going back and looking at the lives and stories of the Royal family is so interesting! it's impossible to lose focus!
From the starting point at Kensington Palace, I've done so much more research into the lives of the 7 princesses who had lived there. I'm really drawn to Queen Victoria, her life, and her story. The fact that her home at Kensington Palace felt like a prison to her, she felt trapped and away from the prime of life. She had so much weight on he shoulders, being so young when she was announced Queen of England.

I've recently watched 'The Young Victoria'















I felt this film was so true to her, it portrayed her as she was - a side that I never expected her to be. She was a strong woman, one who can be admired. Emily Blunt played her character so well! I was completley impressed. The love between her and Albert was so strong and one that no one expected. It's heartbreaking to think that he died so early, and she still had so many more years to live after.
From hsi death onwards, Queen Victoria was known for being the lady in black. She would still always lay out his clothes every morning. I'm hopefully going to visit the 'Victoria and Albert: Art & Love' Exhibition at Buckingham Palace some point this Summer.













Here are some images of Emily Blunts photoshoot with Vanity Fair, including some Haute Couture pieces by John Galliano, In Givenchy and Dior.
































































I've also recently ordered the book: 'Queen Victoria: (Essential Biography) by Elizabeth Longford, which will hopefully give me a bit more of an insight into her life.