A watercolour showing Elizabeth Castle, Jersey, from the sea. Inscribed below: Elizabeth Castle. Aug: 13 - St. Aubin's bay - Jersey - V&A

Queen Victoria visited Jersey with Prince Albert and four of their children from 12 August to 15 August 1859. They travelled from Osborne and stayed on the Royal Yacht, Victoria and Albert. On 13 August 1859, the Royal Family made a day trip to St. Helier, visiting the Elizabeth Castle and Victoria College.