Common questions about Queen Victoria

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Queen Victoria born and who were her parents?

Queen Victoria was born on the 24th of May 1819 to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, and Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld. Her father was the fourth son of King George III and her mother was a widowed German princess.

How long did Queen Victoria reign and when did her reign end?

Queen Victoria reigned for 63 years, seven months, and two days from the 20th of June 1837 until her death on the 22nd of January 1901. Her reign was the longest of any British monarch and the longest of any queen regnant in world history until 2015.

Who was Prince Albert and when did he die?

Prince Albert was the husband of Queen Victoria and became her dominant political adviser after their marriage on the 10th of February 1840. He died of typhoid fever on the 14th of December 1861.

What title did Queen Victoria take in 1876 and when was it proclaimed?

Queen Victoria took the title Empress of India from the 1st of May 1876 following the Royal Titles Act 1876. The new title was proclaimed at the Delhi Durbar on the 1st of January 1877.

Why did Queen Victoria wear black for the rest of her life?

Queen Victoria wore black for the remainder of her life after the death of her husband Prince Albert on the 14th of December 1861. She entered a state of mourning and avoided public appearances for many years following his death.

Which disease affected Queen Victoria's descendants and how did it spread?

Haemophilia B affected Queen Victoria's youngest son Leopold and spread to her descendants including Alexei Nikolaevich of Russia and Alfonso of Spain. The disease likely arose as a spontaneous mutation since there is no evidence of a haemophiliac in her ancestors.