Victoria reign

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.

The three daughters of Victoria and Albert

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.

In an era of unbridled patriarchy, when women were advocating passionately for the right to vote, Queen Victoria was such a formidable figure that an entire period is named after her: the Victorian age. When we think of Victorian England, Victorian houses, or the Victorian style, we tend to think…

Victoria and Albert put a great deal of effort into preparing her for a royal marriage. Fate made her period of influence brief. She had strained relations with her children and the Prussian-German court found her too English. Victoria and Albert hoped super prices could bring peace to Europe, but…

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…

Queen Victoria 1887 Cabinet Photograph Royalty Golden Jubilee Walery

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

Discover surprising facts about Queen Victoria, from her childhood at age 4 to her reign as Queen of England and Empress of India. Explore the real story behind the monarch known for her serious demeanor.