Criminal law in Victoria does not allow people to consent to the infliction of actual or grievous bodily harm. However, exceptions apply. For example, sporting events and surgical procedures might require the accused to consent to the infliction of harm. Can you consent to assault Australia? However, most US states as well as all Australian […]
Category: Victoria
What Flowers Represent Victorian Times?
Victorian Flower Meanings Daffodils: daffodils were known to represent chivalry and unrequited love. Daisies: daisies often symbolized innocence and purity. Roses: as they still do today, roses symbolized love in the Victorian Era. Crocuses: crocuses were said to mean youth and cheerfulness. What flower means true love in Victorian times? red rosesIf you wanted to […]
What Do Roses Mean In Victorian Flower Language?
Still a common symbol, roses for the Victorians also meant love. Depending on their color, they could indicate the deepness or innocence of that love, ranging from white for purity to burgundy for a unconcious adoration. What does a rose mean in flower language? Red roses symbolize love and romance and are the perfect Valentine’s […]
What Holiday Traditions Did Victoria And Albert Popularize?
‘O Christmas Tree’ Queen Victoria had grown up with the tradition of decorating a tree at Christmas time. The custom had been introduced to the English court by her Hanoverian ancestors and was continued by her German mother. However, it was the queen’s husband, Prince Albert, who truly relished this ritual. What Christmas traditions did […]
Did Queen Victoria Popularized White Wedding Dresses?
Victoria was not the first to wear a white dress on her wedding day, nor was she even the first royal woman (Mary, Queen of Scots wore white on her wedding day in 1558), but she certainly was the most influential. White wedding dresses quickly became the norm, not the exception, following Victoria’s nuptials. Why […]
Does Victoria Bc Have A Flag?
The flag of Victoria, British Columbia, is light blue with the city’s city’s coat of arms in the centre. The flag was adopted in 1966 by the city council. An alternate flag is sometimes seen, which consists of the city’s official wordmark on a white field. Does Victoria have a flag? The flag of the […]
Why Did Queen Victoria Say Close Your Eyes And Think Of England?
The phrase close your eyes and think of England and variants are—purportedly—the advice that was given to English brides-to-be on how to cope with unwanted but inevitable sexual intercourse. What does it mean to close your eyes and think of England? What’s the meaning of the phrase ‘Close your eyes and think of England’? ‘Close […]
Which Child Of Queen Victoria Died First?
The nine children were: Victoria Adelaide Mary Louise was the oldest of the children. She was born on November 21, 1840 and died on August 5, 1901. How did Queen Victoria’s first child died? Princess Alice (25 April 1843 – 14 December 1878) Alice died from diphtheria in 1878 after it spread through the Hessian […]
When Did Queen Victoria Use Chloroform During Childbirth?
1853. She persuaded many women that anaesthetic gas was safe for use in childbirth. Chloroform was administered to Victoria by royal physician John Snow (1813-58) at the births of Prince Leopold in 1853 and Princess Beatrice in 1857. Did Queen Victoria use chloroform in childbirth? He administered chloroform to the Queen on this day to […]
Why Do People Think Queen Victoria Said We Are Not Amused?
The famous quote, ‘We are not amused,’ is commonly attributed to Queen Victoria as her response to a vulgar joke at a dinner party. There is no first-hand account of this, however, and no concrete evidence that she ever even said it. Who first said we are not amused? The line “We are not amused” […]