Queen Victoria commissioned a special pair of coaches built by the London & North Western Railway in 1869 and so began a succession of ...

It was 183 years ago today when Queen Victoria survived the first of two consecutive assassination attempts in London. As the queen returned to Buckingham Palace on May 29, 1842, a young man named ...

Despite being born 48 years apart, Queen Victoria and Queen Mary of Teck have far more in common than first meets the eye - apart from both being the matriarchs of the Royal Family.

Kaiser Wilhelm II was the last Emperor of Germany. His delicate ego, intense jealousies, and unpredictable temper led straight to the calamitous events of WWI and the fall of the House of ...

Marie Downing, left, circa 1885 when she worked as Queen Victoria's trusted assistant and dresser, and right, circa 1930, wearing the same dress on her farm in Rolla, N.D.

Victoria’s influence stretched beyond fashion—her family’s holiday traditions helped shape how Christmas is celebrated today. One of their most enduring contributions? The Christmas tree.

Three of her relatives waged a war whose consequence saw two of them (Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany and Czar Nicholas of Russia, the queen’s grandson-in-law) lose their thrones.

The Christmas tree, a beloved festive staple, has royal origins that many aren't aware of. As Queen Victoria played a key role in popularising this festive decoration during her reign.

The Christmas tree became popular thanks to an 1848 etching of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert decorating an evergreen tree with candles and ornaments.

Queen Victoria has an evergreen connection to the Christmas tree. The holiday decoration staple, which is ubiquitous this time of year, has royal roots that many may not know about — Queen ...