Widowed in 1861, the grief-stricken Queen withdrew from public life and left Buckingham Palace to live at Windsor Castle, Balmoral Castle and Osborne House. For many years the palace was seldom used, even neglected. In 1864, a note was found pinned to the fence of Buckingham Palace, saying: "These commanding premises to be let or sold, in consequence of the late occupant's declining business." Eventually, public opinion forced the Queen to return to London, though even then she preferred to live elsewhere whenever possible. Court functions were still held at Windsor Castle, presided over by the sombre Queen habitually dressed in mourning black, while Buckingham Palace remained shuttered for most of the year. COUNT 9
QSN1 When year did Prince Albert die? ANS1 1861 QSN2 What forced the Queen to return to London? ANS2 public opinion QSN3 What was the fate of Buckingham after the left? ANS3 the palace was seldom used, even neglected. QSN4 Where were court functions held upon the Queens return to London? ANS4 Windsor Castle QSN5 When did Prince Albert die? ANS5 1861 QSN6 What did Queen Victoria do in response to his death? ANS6 left Buckingham Palace QSN7 Which house did Queen Victoria stay at after she left Buckingham? ANS7 Osborne House QSN8 What happened to Buckingham after Queen Victoria left? ANS8 palace was seldom used, even neglected QSN9 Where did Queen Victoria hold court functions during this time? ANS9 Windsor Castle