Douglas County Historical Society

Gerald Dickens’ original theatrical presentation entitled “Dickens and the Queen” takes the audience on a captivating journey back to the 19th century Great Britain, where Queen Victoria and Charles Dickens defined the era. Surprisingly, these two iconic figures crossed paths only once! In this new performance, Gerald delves into the intricate relationship between the Queen and Charles Dickens. Experience the enchantment as Gerald recreates the long-awaited morning in 1870 at Buckingham Palace when these legendary individuals finally came face to face, just three months before Dickens’ death.