Victorian Scandal Unveiled
Embroidered in the tapestry of royal scandal, Lady Flora Hastings’ life unfolded with tragic hues. Serving Queen Victoria’s mother, her rumored unwed pregnancy in 1839 sparked outrage and a demand for medical proof from the monarch herself. Despite doctors’ assurances of her innocence, Flora was exiled, her name tarnished.
The stress wore on her, leading to her untimely demise at 33, with an autopsy revealing the true culprit: liver disease, not a secret child. The echoes of this injustice resonated with Queen Victoria long after..