Anniversary of the Duke of Clarence's death

Today is the first anniversary of the death of the Duke and Clarence and Avondale, eldest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales.

The New York Times reports that members of the Royal Family obsvered a day of mourning.  The Prince and Princess of Wals attended divine services at the Albert Memorial Chapel.

Queen Victoria was unable to attend the service as she is at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight.