England

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-01 Diary Coverage: Up to 1873-05-03

England appears in the diary primarily in connection with the Duke of Hamilton and English visitors to Nice.

Key references:

• May 3, 1873: Marie sees an English flag on a yacht at Nice port with a ducal coronet, causing her to wonder if it belongs to the Duke of Hamilton
• The Promenade des Anglais in Nice was named after the English community who funded its construction
• Many wealthy English families wintered in Nice during this period

Cultural context:

Nice was a popular destination for British aristocracy and wealthy families seeking a mild winter climate. The English community was substantial enough to have their own church, clubs, and social institutions.

%% 2025-07-01T00:00:00 RSR: The British presence in Nice was significant - Queen Victoria would later make the French Riviera fashionable by her visits %%