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Learn about the life and personality of Princess Victoria, the second daughter of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, and the sister of King George V. Find out about her education, hobbies, relationships, and death.
Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria; 24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901) was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death in 1901. Her reign of 63 years and 216 days—which was longer than those of any of her predecessors —constituted the Victorian era .
Whilst the story of Elizabeth’s rise to the throne is well-known, famously due to the abdication of her uncle King Edward VIII, Victoria’s ascension is less familiar but just as fateful. Let us remedy that and uncover the dramatic story of how Victoria came to rule.
The princess, known as Victoria, was raised at Kensington Palace. She was educated by her governess Baroness Lehzen, who taught her languages, arithmetic, drawing and music.
Born in 1840, Princess Victoria was the eldest of Queen Victoria (1819–1901) and Prince Albert’s (1819–61) nine children. The Princess, known among family members as 'Vicky’ was given the title Princess Royal in 1841.
Queen Victoria. From pampered princess to elderly empress: wife, mother and queen. When the future Queen Victoria was born at Kensington Palace in 1819, she was fifth in line to the throne. However, by the time she was 18, a quick succession of deaths among her relatives accelerated her to accession.
Discover the story of Princess Victoria, the young girl destined to be queen, in the rooms where she was born and raised at Kensington Palace. This permanent exhibition, opened to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Victoria's birth, explores how an indulged young princess blossomed into the independent and iconic monarch we remember.
