Queen Victoria's Country Retreat - Osborne House

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert bought and built a wonderful private country retreat called Osborne House on the Isle of Wight. A tranquil country estate for Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their 9 children to escape from London life. Queen Victoria would die in her bedroom on the estate in 1901.
Join us for a walking tour and history of Osborne House taking us on a journey to find out what Queen Victoria enjoyed away from the pomp and pageantry of London.

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00:00 Introduction
00:43 Getting to Osborne House
01:40 Buying Osborne Estate
02:35 Building Osborne House
03:58 Pavilion Section (Outside)
05:20 Terrace Garden Walk
07:07 Broad Walk & Beach
08:39 First Swim in the Sea Queen Victoria
09:39 Swiss Cottage
15:07 Inside Osborne House
16:17 Council Room
17:22 Audience Room
18:06 Pavilion Dining Room
19:07 Drawing Room
19:55 Billiard Room
20:38 Nursery Suite
22:00 Grand Staircase
22:57 Prince Albert's Bathroom
23:08 Prince Alberts Writing Room
23:50 Queen's Sitting Room
24:30 Queens Dressing Room
25:13 Queen's Bedroom
26:32 Royal Lift
26:44 Horn Room
27:02 Empress of India
27:41 Dunbar Room
29:35 Osborne Summary

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[veronicawilliams]

In the 1970's we went to the Isle of Wight for a week's holiday and visited Osborne House which was pure magic. We also went to Cowes to see the Royal yacht with the Royal Family on board and saw Prince Phillip taking Charles and Anne out in their boat from the Royal Yacht Britannia. the Isle of Wight albeit small was pure magic. This post brings back so many wonderful memories, as my husband and elder son are no longer with us.

[dyslexicsheeple]

I can see why Queen Victoria bought this property and allowed Prince Albert's fantastic building imagination go wild. Truly beautiful!!

[mariepeterson]

This is the best documentary I have ever seen of Osborne House. Beautifully filmed and narrated, thank you.

[stephaniecowans]

I love how the interior has a light, airy feeling to it --- so different from the dark, wooded tartan-bedecked interior of Balmoral. At Osborne House, I can see how the Royal Family felt they could relax and breathe freely.

[stconstable]

Nothing beats going somewhere yourself... but this comes very close.

[marshabrubaker]

I enjoyed this episode so much that I watched it a second time.

[kazzam]

I was there on the 8th September and I totally agree, it is a magnificent place. You truly feel you have taken a peek into the lives of Victoria and Albert. The beach is so peaceful and the scenery is amazing. I went by hovercraft from Portsmouth to IOW and back. It was on the way back I learnt of the passing of Queen Elizabeth. Thank you for posting this and letting me see it all again. Absolutely beautiful place.

[chrisfalconer]

Beautifully done, thank you! This gives a really great picture of what a visit to Osborne is like. I grew up just down the road from Osborne (in much humbler surroundings, of course!). Back then, you could pay to visit the grounds and Swiss Cottage separately, which was cheaper, and made for a lovely walk, especially in summer. One thing I would point out is that it is the Durbar Room, not the Dunbar Room. Durbar was the name for a court or official reception held by an Indian prince. One of my favourite places in the house, along with the corridor of portraits that leads to it.

[lindasadler]

The plasterwork ceiling/decor are just incredible!!

[stablefairy]

Osbourne is a place I would very much like to visit and this is a super video. I did not know it was QUITE so elaborate. Such incredible detail especially in the plasterwork. thank you for this beautifully filmed tour.

[aprilsky]

As I live in another country, thank you for allowing me the experience of this beautiful mansion. Beautifully presented.

[Go-Dawgs]

As an American who Always has been fascinated by your Country's history & honestly jealous you have So Much to see, I am grateful for this video Sir! 🌟Many Thanks🌟

[rongenung]

Excellent video on the beautiful Osborne House. I can see why it was a beloved retreat for the royal family, just as is Balmoral. Lovingly preserved and so well presented here. Greetings from southwestern USA.

[jillwanlin]

I can see why this was a favourite place of Queen Victoria’s. Privacy and the ability for the whole family to relax. The grounds and the pavilion are beautiful. The dining room ceiling, the drawing room and Albert’s study were my favourite. The children must have spent hours in that playhouse. Thanks so much Simon and Will. It was a real treat having a tour of Osborne House ❤Edit:I have no idea why but every time I comment on your channel my comment is duplicated, I have to delete it, do the same again and it’s only on the third attempt it doesn’t duplicate. So from now on I’m not going through this 3x, there’ll be a duplicate 😬

[MemorySeekers]

**Correction* We said Dunbar Room which should have been Durbar Room, sorry for the confusion!***
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[TXMEDRGR]

You did a marvelous job of presenting the beauty and highlighting the history of this marvelous place. As always, your video was a perfect balance of sights, information, and history.

[Ndu]

Am vizitat, cu ani în urmă, acest Paradis. A venit Regina Elisabeta în vizită, cu prințul, am avut unicul prilej să fim langa ei.Atata frumusețe, naturalețe, atâta bucurie și uimire!Mascota parcului, rata alba, artiștii din Londra ce întrețineau atmosfera in parc, palatul, cortul unde suverană și suita au luat prânzul, toate au impresionat.Dar....ce bucurie când pe pereții unei încăperi a palatului, erau poze cu familia regală a României, de la început și până în ziua aceea!A fost și va rămâne un lucru de preț, de renaștere, de mândrie!

[lorrainerichardson]

What an amazing place, the art, architecture and the furniture inside and the grounds. I can see why Queen Victoria would hide herself away here. Thanks and take care as always. =-)

[tinawetzel]

This by far the grandest Country Home for the royals I’ve ever seen. It warms my heart to learn that Prince Albert & Queen Victoria had the little house & gardens (for fruit/veg & flowers) built & fully furnished in order for their 9 children learn marketing, gardening, cooking, sewing, etc skills. Prince Albert & Queen Victoria understood the incredible importance of these skills which is remarkable considering the time period. Simon, u did a spectacular job in finding out & sharing the historical aspects &stunning beauty of Osborne House. I could watch this video over & over & not tire of it. Thank u, thank u, thank u! I really appreciate u both so very, very much. Take care, 😉.

[wixom]

Wow, what a beautiful place! I can't believe her children did not share her passion for the place. I sure do.