Victoria reign

June 20th, Queen Victoria takes the throne and begins her reign of 63 years and 7 months, the longest serving in British royal history and the longest a female monarch has reigned world wide. 1837

1842. 1851 (copy). 1855. 1856. 1857. 1867. Winterhalter was Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's favorite portrait...

Victoria's reign was marked by a period of great economic progress in England, as well as advances in learning and technology. There was still grinding poverty, but it was a start. She made it into the 20th century, however briefly, before her death. Here's what killed her.

160 years ago, on April 14, 1857, the ninth and final child – “it is a fine child, and a girl!” [1] – of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom and Prince Albert of Saxe-Cobur…

Victoria of the United Kingdom - Queen Victoria Her titles: 24.05.1819 – 20.06.1837: Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandrina Victoria of Kent 20.06.1837 – 22.01.1901: Her Majesty The Queen 01.05.1876 – 22.01.1901: Her Imperial Majesty The Queen-Empress At the end of her reign, the full style and title were: Her Majesty Victoria, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Queen, Defender of the Faith, Empress of India Many thanks to the team of Madame Tussauds for…

From their early courtship to Albert’s untimely death, the love affair between Queen Victoria and Prince Albert showed a warmer side to the Queen

Queen Victoria Enthroned, 1838 by Sir George Hayter, Victoria in her coronation robes & wearing the Imperial State Crown remade for her use.

Such a gorgeous illustration 💙

Like all weddings, the bridal gown is the main focus of public attention. Queen Victoria's wedding dress, trimmed with Honiton lace, was no exception.