She was born 24th May 1819 At Kensington Palace London Queen Victoria She was born 24th May 1819 At Kensington Palace London

Her father died eight months after she was born. parents Victoria was the only child of Prince Edward and Princess Victoria Mary Louisa . Her father died eight months after she was born.

name Victoria was christened ‘Alexandrina Victoria’. She was addresed as Her Royal Highness Princess Victoria of Kent

Childhood She was part of a German family who came from Hanover. Victoria’s first language was German. At three years old She learnt to speak English and French. Later she learnt Hindustani as she ruled India as well.

school She didn’t go to school. She was taught at home by a tutor. As well as languages, she was taught History, Geography and the Bible. She was taught how to play the piano and learned how to paint. She continued to enjoy painting when she was in her 60’s

Throne She was only 18 when she became Queen of England on 20th June 1837 Her coronation took place one year later on 28th June 1838

marriage When Victoria was 21 she married her cousin Albert a German Prince. They got married in St James Palace on 10th February 1840

family Queen Victoria had nine children, 40 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren Most of her children married into other royal families of Europe

Death She reigned for exactly 63 years , 7 months, and 2 days (June 20th 1837 – January 22nd 1901)