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Jul 5, 2024 · Victoria, the iconic Empress of India and Queen of the United Kingdom, presided over an era marked by industrial progress and colonial expansion, leaving a lasting legacy as one of Britain’s longest-reigning monarchs.
- Victoria was queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1837–1901) and empress of India (1876–1901). Her reign was one of the longes...
- Victoria’s father died when she was a baby. She was raised by her mother at Kensington Palace and had a lonely childhood until she became queen at...
- Victoria married her first cousin Albert, prince of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, on February 10, 1840.
- Victoria had nine children: Victoria (1840–1901), the princess royal; Albert Edward (1841–1910), who became King Edward VII; Alice (1843–78); Alfre...
Jun 18, 2024 · Victorian era, the period between about 1820 and 1914, corresponding roughly to the period of Queen Victoria’s reign (1837–1901) and characterized by a class-based society, a growing number of people able to vote, a growing state and economy, and Britain’s status as the most powerful empire in the world.
- Susie Steinbach
Jul 2, 2024 · Queen Victoria's reign left an indelible mark on history, shaping not just Britain but the entire world. Her era, known for industrial, cultural, and scientific advancements, also saw the expansion of the British Empire.
Jun 28, 2024 · The coronation of Queen Victoria took place on June 28, 1838, and she ruled Britain for over 60 years. What effect did her reign have on her subjects? Here we take a look at the legacy of Queen Victoria. The Victorian era was a period in Great Britain's history where the country, as a whole, moved ever more forward into the country we know today.
Jun 16, 2024 · house of Windsor, the royal house of the United Kingdom, which succeeded the house of Hanover on the death of its last monarch, Queen Victoria, on January 22, 1901. The dynasty includes Edward VII (reigned 1901–10), George V (1910–36), Edward VIII (1936), George VI (1936–52), Elizabeth II (1952–2022), and Charles III (2022– ).
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jun 24, 2024 · Queen Victoria in open carriage led by mounted troops passes in procession along decorated crowd lined streets. The Queen is holding a sunshade. British Pathe
Jul 1, 2024 · In this well-known picture Queen Victoria is skilfully depicted as both sovereign and mother. The scene is one of domestic harmony, peace and happiness, albeit with many allusions to royal status: grandeur in the form of jewels and furniture, tradition (through the Order of the Garter) and the continuation of the royal lineage.
