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4 days ago · Beheaded and destroyed beyond repair on Canada Day, 1 July 2021 in a protest against the legacy of residential schools in the country. [17] [18] The head, crown, and the orb of the statue were removed by protesters overnight, with the head being recovered from the Assiniboine River without its crown. [19] More images.
- Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (Franz August Karl...
- Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
5 days ago · Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (Franz August Karl Albert Emanuel; 26 August 1819 – 14 December 1861) was the husband of Queen Victoria. As such, he was consort of the British monarch from their marriage on 10 February 1840 until his death in 1861. Victoria granted him the title Prince Consort in 1857.
5 days ago · 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 (from 2022).
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1 day ago · Canadians have won Victoria Crosses for killing Germans, Austrians, Japanese, Italians, Boers, Indians, and Sudanese, among a few others. But the very first one was given out for killing Russians ...
1 day ago · June 20, 1837, marked the start of Queen Victoria’s reign, a period that shaped British history. Her legacy as one of the longest-reigning monarchs and her impact on society and culture are still felt today. Queen Victoria’s ascension to the throne remains a significant moment in history, reminding us of the enduring influence of the ...
3 days ago · There are many paintings that represent the British Empire, but The Secret of England’s Greatness (1863) by Thomas Jones Barker is one of the most powerful. It depicts Queen Victoria presenting a bible to a kneeling African chief in the Audience Chamber at Windsor.
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4 days ago · Ernest II, duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha and brother of Albert, the prince consort of Queen Victoria of England. Throughout his life, Ernest remained a champion of liberal ideals and a strong supporter of German unification. In his private life, he was a sportsman, composer, and patron of the arts.
