In March 1861, Victoria's mother and Albert's aunt, the Duchess of Kent, died and Victoria was grief-stricken; Albert took on most of the Queen's duties, despite continuing to suffer with chronic stomach trouble.
Pada tahun 1861, ibu Victoria dan bibi Albert, istri Adipati Kent, wafat dan Victoria sangat berkabung; Albert mengambil hampir seluruh tugas-tugas Ratu, walaupun ia sendiri dilanda penyakit perut yang kronis.