The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-27
NORFOLK vIRGINIAN: SUNDAY JUNE ~ 1897
EUROrE'S QUEENS.
a Brief Sketch of tho Rcisnin. SoScr-
cIEiis Of tho Country.

20 AhS ri tHS SVNhtTSs
Victoria of England Is. OF course, the
most noted royal lady. She had Il lone
~ and sad childhood, of which simplici-
~ and regularity were the chief fea-
lures. She studied French, Italian La
tin, Greek, mathematics, music and
drawing. and all knowledge or her fu-
ture state was carefully kept from her.
When she was seventeen she first saw
her cousin Albert. who was brought over
to become acquainted with her. IT Is
thought some understanding was reach
ed between them then, for to this day
the queen wears Il little enamel ring
with Il tiny diamond which Prince AL
bert gave her III those early days. Some
years after. when George VI. had died
and she ascended the throne she again
saw Prince Albert. and according to Ell
quette was forced to take the initiative
and propose to him. Their happy mar
ricd life is known to me world, and
Queen Victoria, since his DEATH has
been Il recluSc.
The throne of Holland is occupied by
blonde, hright-face little girl OF seven
teen, who has been Queen in her own
name since she was ten years old VIII
helmina has grown up closely guarded
by her mother and governeSses Her
lie has been most secluded but she has
splendid education to show for it. She
knows four or five languages besides her
own. and English Is her ravorite When
she is eighteen the ceremony of corona
ton will take place and she will be off,
cially the chief person in her kingdom,
and whom she will marry has long been
a much discussed question.
Marie Henrlette OF Belgium Is sixty.
one years Of age and woman of rare
intelligence and sympathy. She is an
parently naughty and cold. but In reali-
~ has q warm heart. She never recov-
cred from the loss Of her only son ana
spends much OF her time doing acts OF
charity. AS wife she cannot he said
to be happy, for the notorious conduct
or Leopold Of Belgium is well known.
She delights in horses, art and music.
and Is an onnlvorous reader. She de-
tests luxury and prefers simplicity and
the Belgian court is not n brilliant one
The Portuguese court is ruled bv
Amelic d'Orlcans. wife Of Don Carlos.
When young man and heir to the
throne Carlos,a spoiled child declared he
would marry only a fairy-tale princess
one pretty. rich. and good" Several
were presented him, hut he dsliked
them. Finally a friend sent for Il por-
trait OF Princess Anclie d'Orleans and
when the Prince saw 1t he rcproa chfully
demanded why this young lady had new
er been presented. Hc married her ana
the match has been very happy The
Queen is very fond of dress is good tenn
pered and gay and the Portuguese court
is q lively one.
The Queen OF Italy is called the most
queenly queen Of Europe. She Is fond
or study and music, has done much for
the arts and Is we'll beloved by her pco-
pie. In summer time. when she goes for
holiday. She drops ccrmonials and be-
comes only Margaret OF Savoy, wears
hghl summer gowns, goes for long
walks alone and enjoys herself as would
any lady of fashion,
The Queen Of Denmark and her hus-
band live quiet. ideal life. caring
more for home than for affairs Of state
The family gatherings at Copenhagen
have become historical Their children
are all famous and there is probably
not another mother in the world so
proud of her children'S achievements as
Louise Of Denmark. Her second son Is
King Of Greece. her Oldest daughter is
the Princess OF Wales. her second daugh-
teF' is the dowager Empress OF Russia,
her grandchildren have married into
leading royal families Of Europe. and
all of her children are living and happy.
Queen Louise for her advanced wears.
Is unusually active. Her life is busy
one. and with it all she Is essentially a
homemaker.