Alexandrina Victoria was the only child of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent (a son of George III) and his wife Princess Victoria. She was born at Kensington Palace on 24th May 1819 and succeeded to the ...

Queen Victoria ruled Britain from 1837 to 1901. This period is called the Victorian era. It was a time in history when there was lots of change. Queen Victoria was born in London on May 24, 1819.

The Christmas tree, an integral part of contemporary holiday festivities, has a rich history that dates back long before the 19th century and Queen Victoria's influence. Born on 24 May 1819 ...

Prince Albert's father, Duke Ernest of Coburg, was a brother of Queen Victoria's mother, the widowed Duchess of Kent. Since Albert was a second son, he would have no inheritance and no occupation.

Built between 1906 and 1921, the Victoria Memorial Hall dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria (1819–1901) and is now a museum and tourist destination. It was built to commemorate the peak ...

Where are the women in the UK’s public art installations? Let’s take a look at the politics of sculptural commissions plus a top ten of statues featuring women in the city of London. A set of ...