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Queen Victoria’s reign (1837–1901) saw an unprecedented expansion of media, making her one of the most recognizable monarchs in history. Prints, photographs, and paintings like this one helped ...
John was often blunt towards the Queen and would even lose his temper with her. As such, he behaved towards her in ways others usually would not. Victoria came to see the strapping servant as ...
When war began in 1914, no fewer than eight countries were ruled by descendants of Queen Victoria. Three of her relatives waged a war whose consequence saw two of them (Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany ...
Over the course of her 63 year reign, Queen Victoria made an indelible impact not only on Britain, but on the world. And while many effects of her rule are still present in modern society ...
Victoria was a dedicated mother, and she even walked two of her daughters down the aisle following Prince Albert's death. Here is everything to know about Queen Victoria's nine children.
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 the death of her husband Albert. Yet, she is credited with ...
Queen Vic. In the 19th century, Queen Victoria earned all those nicknames and more—testaments to the enduring influence of her 64-year (1837-1901) reign over the United Kingdom. During the ...
Kate Middleton may still be considered a bridal icon seven years after her wedding day, but Queen Victoria made such a sartorial impression nearly 180 years ago that her example of wearing white ...
Seven men tried to kill Queen Victoria during her almost 64-year reign. She wasn't amused by any of them. Public domain/Wikimedia Commons Mourning gowns. Repression. Colonialism. Jack the Ripper.
She proceeded to confide that her name was Jean Brown and that she was the daughter of Queen Victoria and John Brown. ‘Presumably she had been shipped across to America at a very early age and ...
Queen Victoria reigned for over 60 years, and in that time had to get along with many (male) politicians. Which of them knew how to please her, and who annoyed her the most? Christopher Hibbert ...