On This Day February 10

Prince Albert and Queen Victoria were married in the Chapel Royal at St James’s Palace on February 10, 1840 and had a two day honeymoon at Windsor Castle. Their wedding cake was 9 feet around, weighed 300 pounds and was 14 inches high. Albert was not only the Queen's companion, but also an important political adviser. Having found a partner, Victoria no longer relied on the Whig ladies at her court for companionship.

Marriage of Victoria and Albert, painted by George Hayter

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