History & The Arts
Queen Victoria on William Shakespeare
...simple love of Romeo & Juliet for one another. Monday 28th April 1856 We walked out late & dined early, going with Vicky, &c — to the Princess's to see the production of Shakespeare's "Winter's Tale". It was the benefit of the Keans. Though the performance lasted from shortly after 8, to ½ p. 12, we hardly noticed the length of time, for the interest never flagged one...