joyous family gatherings, and festive traditions often come to mind. But what many people don’t realize is that Queen ...

After Queen Victoria's beloved ... figure which shocked courtiers and her family. John Brown, a Scottish gillie who had previously accompanied Victoria when horse riding at Balmoral before she ...

Queen Victoria herself said of Osborne: "It is impossible to imagine a prettier spot". The Royal Family would stay at Osborne for long periods of time every year - in May for Queen Victoria’s ...

From white wedding dresses to Christmas trees, Victoria’s personal choices became global trends—long before the age of social ...

Queen Victoria, who reigned from 1837 to 1901 ... While the Victorian emphasis on intimate family gatherings persists, the modern monarchy incorporates public outreach. For example, the royal ...

Many attribute the change to Queen Victoria, and it was her marriage ... but its perfect size for a middle class family gathering meant it became the dominant dish by the beginning of the 20th ...