FGCU Academy - Queen Victoria – The Grandmother of Europe
Queen Victoria – The Grandmother of Europe
Victoria was a matchmaker extraordinaire! Her own marriage had been blissfully happy, but Victoria didn't seem to care much about the feelings of her children. While chiding them about duty and obligation, she set them up with "appropriate" matches throughout Europe. A German prince, a Russian duchess – it was all part of the plan for the family, which would, to her mind, guarantee the stability of the empire. Yet Victoria herself broke her own rules in her relationship with her Scottish servant! Let's explore the life and family of this very human, grandmotherly queen, whose grandsons ended up at war with each other. Speaker: Nancy Maxwell
Wednesday, November 17th
10:00 am – 11:30 am
$25 per person
Please call FGCU Academy at 239-434-4737 for your reservation
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