Queen Victoria is, of course, legendary. She reigned as Queen of what was then the
British Empire for a staggering 64 years from the age of 18.
On top of
being Queen she had nine children. By
the time of her death she was related to the rulers of Sweden, Denmark, Norway,
Spain, Greece and Russia. She became
known as the Grandmother of Europe.
Queen
Victoria spoke English, German, French and Hindustani. Wow!
Victoria
had a happy marriage to her cousin, Prince Albert but was widowed after 21 years
and spent the rest of her long life in mourning.
She
instituted the Victoria Cross as Britain's highest military award for bravery.
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