The two attempts on her life, carried out by 19-year-old John Francis, happened within a span of 24 hours, historical records show.

Of all Queen Victoria's children, Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, lived perhaps the most unexpected life. The sixth child and fourth daughter of Victoria and Albert, she was a strong supporter of ...

In researching her biography, Victoria the Queen: An Intimate Biography of the Woman Who Ruled an Empire, Australian journalist Julia Baird uncovered an account of Victoria’s longtime ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Queen Victoria spent the majority of her reign wearing black, to mourn ...

From white wedding dresses to Christmas trees, Victoria’s personal choices became global trends—long before the age of social media. Queen Victoria’s reign (1837–1901) saw an unprecedented ...

Queen Victoria restored the reputation of a monarchy tarnished by the extravagance of her royal uncles. She also shaped a new role for the Royal Family, reconnecting it with the public through ...

Queen Victoria’s reign began in 1837, when she was only 18. Europe was enjoying the relative tranquility of a post-Napoleonic age, but Britain was grappling with the disruptions of the ...