The events of 1861 pushed the Queen into a deep depression, and she remained in mourning for the rest of her life, clad in black as per Victorian tradition.
Full mourning dictated women wear full-black clothing covered with a light fabric known as a crepe.
The practice only permitted polished black jewellery made of jet and a wedding band.
Half mourning permitted lavender, mauve, black and white clothing, and Victoria elected to wear black with a white trim or silver embroidery on some occasions.
