Posted on 06/13/2012 1:03:54 PM PDT by C19fan
When her beloved Albert died suddenly in 1861 Queen Victoria plunged into deep mourning until her death 40 years later. Such was the monarch's grief she only wore black for the rest of her life and tried to avoid public appearances. Now an entire mourning outfit, including a skirt with 43" waist and monogrammed silk bloomers, is set to go under the hammer on June 30.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
She was certainly Chubby.
Nine kids will do that.
“Red beans ‘n rice ain’t missed her.”
if THIS was Victoria’s Secret she should have gone right on keeping it...
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