Queen Victoria's Visit To Hughenden | Royal Upstairs Downstairs | Absolute History

At the time of the visit to Hughenden, Queen Victoria was a 58-year-old widow and had been on the throne for a hefty 40 years. This was her first ever trip to the home of Benjamin Disraeli, who was in his third year as prime minister; she came to discuss an international crisis. Russia was at war with Turkey, putting vital trade routes to India at risk, and Victoria wanted the prime minister to declare war on Russia in order to quash the threat.
Since the queen was here for lunch, Rosemary and chef and food historian Ivan Day recreate a typical moulded Victorian pudding, tipsy cake. Rosemary also learns how Disraeli had to hire the silver for the visit.
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