Name

Queen Victoria

Biography

Lady of Mann for sixty-four years — the longest-reigning Lord since the Stanleys. In 1847, the royal yacht anchored in Ramsey Bay. The weather had been too rough for Douglas. Victoria was seasick and could not leave the cabin. Prince Albert came ashore, was rowed to Ballure beach, and walked up the hill at Lhergy Frissel to admire the view. He chatted about the potato blight. He returned to the yacht. The chief bailiff of Douglas, who had rushed north in full municipal dress, arrived in time to watch the yacht sail away. Victoria — sixty-four years as Lady of Mann — never set foot on the Island. The Manx people built a forty-five-foot granite tower on the spot where Albert had stood.

Active Period

1819–1901

Place

Ramsey Bay (yacht only)

Period

Crown Administration

Role / Office

Queen

Lady of Mann

Book Chapter

Chapter 18