Happy 200th Birthday, Queen Victoria

Today, May 24th is the 200th birthday of Queen Victoria...

Coronation portrait by Sir George Hayter in the Royal Collection Trust 

Born May 24, 1819

Reigned 1837-1901

Married to Prince Albert Feb. 10, 1840

Death of Prince Albert 1861

Golden Jubilee 1887

Diamond Jubilee 1897

Died 1901

Victoria in 1837 while attending a performance at Drury Lane Theatre

She had an era named for her... an era of scientific achievements, insdustrial genius, worldwide explorationand un precedented belief in the superiority of the British way... which was often at fault.

Medal Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 Maltese Cross Commemorative

 

Her marriage to Prince Albert was a great example of love, marital fidelity and happinesss. They had 9 children before his death of typhoid fever in 1861... plunging Victoria into lifelong mourning...

Queen Victoria Death Of Albert 1861 Memorial Pair Of Brass Dishes Mourning

Victoria dies in 1901, and an era died... both good and bad...