Queen Victoria served as Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1837, and as empress of India from 1877, until her death in 1901. She was born Alexandrina Victoria on May 24, 1819, in London, England,she was an only child.
Victoria’s father died when she was eight months old and her mother became a domineering influence in her life. As a child, she was said to be warmhearted and lively. Educated at the Royal Palace by a governess, she had a gift for drawing and painting and developed a passion for journal writing.
Upon her father’s death, Victoria became the heir apparent, since her three surviving uncles, who were ahead of her in succession, had no legitimate heirs who had survived childhood. When King William IV died in …show more content…
She was only 18 years old when she was crowned. She was married to her cousin prince Albert. She was the longest ruling monarch in British history. Over 400,000 visitors came to her crowning.( Sarah Pruitt) During Queen Victoria’s monarch she changed british history , British politics went though a major transition. The tory party split, forming the liberal and conservative parties.(mandy barrow) She also played a major role between arriving and departing prime ministers. She ruled her kingdom and she kept Great Britain in order. She did a lot of work to keep Britain in order. Queen Victoria tended to use her considerable influence to promote causes that interested her personally. Strongly influenced by her husband, with whom she worked in closest harmony. She made it possible for working class people to participate in politics. Queen Victoria believed that men should be treated better than woman. Queen Victoria was the longest-reigning British monarch, ruling the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland for 64 years. She was fiercely independent and although she faced dwindling direct political control, she strengthened the monarchy by redefining its role in British