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Osborne House, a majestic residence nestled on the Isle of Wight, holds an intriguing history that intertwines with the lives of notable figures

Background imageOsborne Collection: Royal family group at Osborne House

Royal family group at Osborne House
Members of the Royal family in the gardens of Osborne House, Isle of Wight, c.1898-1900. From left: Prince Leopold of Battenberg (seated)

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Osborne House, Isle of Wight - Queen Victoria and Prince Alberts marine residence, redesigned from 1845 by Thomas Cubitt in the Italianate style. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageOsborne Collection: Accession of Edward VII

Accession of Edward VII
King Edward VII left Osborne House on the morning of 23rd January, following the death of his mother, Queen Victoria the day before

Background imageOsborne Collection: Dorothy Osborne, English letter writer

Dorothy Osborne, English letter writer
Dorothy Osborne, Lady Temple (1627-95), English letter writer. Osborne was born at Chicksands Priory in Bedfordshire into a noble family

Background imageOsborne Collection: Sir William Temple, English statesman

Sir William Temple, English statesman
Sir William Temple (1628-99), English statesman and essayist. Temple was born in London and educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge

Background imageOsborne Collection: The 7th Duke of Leeds

The 7th Duke of Leeds
FRANCIS D ARCY-OSBORNE the 7th Duke of Leeds, shown here in uniform as Colonel of the North York Militia(Rifles), which he was appointed to in 1846, and commanded until his death

Background imageOsborne Collection: The Royal Family at Osborne House

The Royal Family at Osborne House
Engraving of Queen Victoria and her family taken from a photograph by Caldesi and Mantecchi. From left; Prince Alfred, The Prince Consort, Princess Helena, Princess Alice, Prince Arthur

Background imageOsborne Collection: The future Edward VIII and King George V

The future Edward VIII and King George V
Edward, Prince of Wales (1894-1972), later King Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor, pictured at the Royal Naval College at Osborne on the Isle of Wight with his father, King George V

Background imageOsborne Collection: Queen Victoria and Princess Beatrice at Osborne House

Queen Victoria and Princess Beatrice at Osborne House
Engraving showing Queen Victoria at her writing desk in a room at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight. Her youngest daughter Princess Beatrice is playing the piano nearby

Background imageOsborne Collection: Princess Beatrice visiting cottagers at Osborne

Princess Beatrice visiting cottagers at Osborne
Engraving showing Princess Beatrice, Queen Victorias youngest daughter visiting the inhabitant of a cottage on the Osborne estate on the Isle of Wight

Background imageOsborne Collection: Queen Victoria and her great grandchildren

Queen Victoria and her great grandchildren
Royal group at Osborne House, Isle of Wight in 1899 showing Queen Victoria with her heirs. From left: sitting on cushion, Albert George - later George VI, Princess Mary, later Princess Royal

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Napoleon to England
He and Eugenie visit England, where Victoria and Albert welcome them at Osborne House in the Isle of Wight

Background imageOsborne Collection: Advertising calendar for a saddler, harness and collar maker

Advertising calendar for a saddler, harness and collar maker
A design for an advertising calendar for Miller, manufacturers of equine tack manufacturers. The picture shows a horse shoe containing famous jockeys; Fred Archer, John Osborne, Fred Webb, J.Goater

Background imageOsborne Collection: Queen Victoria Investing Disraeli with the Order of the Gart

Queen Victoria Investing Disraeli with the Order of the Gart
Engraving showing Queen Victoria investing Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Ear of Beaconsfield with the Order of the Garter at Osborne House, Isle of Wight, 1878

Background imageOsborne Collection: George V, Queen Mary and the Royal Cadets

George V, Queen Mary and the Royal Cadets
Portrait of George V, Queen Mary and their two eldest sons, Prince Edward (later Edward VIII) and Prince Albert (later George VI) in cadet uniform. Taken at Barton Manor, Osborne

Background imageOsborne Collection: Disraeli / Order of Garter

Disraeli / Order of Garter
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Earl of Beaconsfield Queen Victoria invests him with the Order of the Garter at Osborne in 1878

Background imageOsborne Collection: Royal Home / Osborne C1900

Royal Home / Osborne C1900
Osborne House, Isle of Wight: the Drawing Room

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Victoria Visits Sick
Victoria visits the sick at Osborne, Isle of Wight

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Osborne House 1849
Osborne House, on the Isle of Wight. one of Victorias favourite residences

Background imageOsborne Collection: Victoria & John Brown

Victoria & John Brown
VICTORIA with her Highland servant, John Brown : reading letters on horseback, at Osborne

Background imageOsborne Collection: Thomas Earl Danby

Thomas Earl Danby
THOMAS OSBORNE, earl of DANBY statesman and diplomat who arranged the marriage of William and Mary with his autograph

Background imageOsborne Collection: Osborne House 1850S

Osborne House 1850S
Victoria and Alberts marine residence, redesigned from 1845 by Thomas Cubitt in the Italianate style

Background imageOsborne Collection: Vanity Fair / Mr Osborne

Vanity Fair / Mr Osborne
Mr Osbornes welcome to Amelia

Background imageOsborne Collection: Queen Victoria in her Osborne House sitting room

Queen Victoria in her Osborne House sitting room
Queen Victoria in her sitting room at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight




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Osborne House, a majestic residence nestled on the Isle of Wight, holds an intriguing history that intertwines with the lives of notable figures. Built as a retreat for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, it became synonymous with their reign and enduring love. In 1893, a captivating photograph captures Queen Victoria alongside King George and Queen Mary at Osborne House. The image showcases the regal elegance that emanated from this grand estate. It was here that both British and Russian Royal Families found solace in each other's company during their visits. Princess Alice's presence is also etched into Osborne's narrative. She is seen standing beside Grand Duke Louis of Hesse, her husband, capturing a moment frozen in time. However, not all moments were filled with joy; there were times when grief cast its shadow over these hallowed grounds. A poignant picture depicts Queen Victoria and her children draped in mourning attire at Windsor Castle after Prince Albert's passing. Beyond its royal associations, it has witnessed various events throughout history. From the bustling streets of Gosport to the serene shores of Meadfoot in Torquay – England boasts many locations connected to this iconic place. Interestingly enough, Gladys Osborne Leonard made her mark within these walls but through an entirely different lens - as a trance medium. Her extraordinary abilities brought spiritual connections to life within this historic setting. Naval Cadets also left their indelible footprints on Osborne's path towards immortality. Their training echoed through its corridors as they prepared for future endeavors serving their country at sea. Legend has it that an enigmatic creature known as "The Osborne Serpent" once roamed these lands—a tale whispered among locals who still recount spine-tingling encounters even today. Lastly, we cannot forget the somber day when Queen Victoria bid farewell to this beloved haven forevermore. As her funeral procession departed from Osborne House amidst tears shed by those who cherished her deeply, a chapter closed on an era that will forever be etched in history.