Queen Victoria's appetites

Queen Victoria displayed a healthy enjoyment of food and drink throughout her life. But her hearty appetites weren’t just confined to the dining table, and she was an ardent animal lover

Vintage postcard showing Princess Margaret and Princess Elizabeth with Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and a pet corgi. (Photo by the History Press)

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