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Did you know Queen Victoria once adopted an Indian princess? Her name was Victoria Gowramma — the daughter of the last king ...
Even the memorial to Queen Victoria, undoubtedly the most commemorated woman in British history, is relatively modest in ...
Another weekend in the capital and there’s plenty to do and see. It’s a good one for music lovers, with both BST Open House ...
In 1842, Queen Victoria faced two assassination attempts by 19-year-old John Francis in London. Despite a close call, she survived both attacks unscathed.
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.
NPG director Victoria Siddall told BBC News: "The main driver of this is taking the collection to new audiences outside of London. ... It ends with Queen Elizabeth II.
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.
Queen Victoria’s reign (1837–1901) saw an unprecedented expansion of media, making her one of the most recognizable monarchs in history. Prints, photographs, and paintings like this one helped ...
Industrial High School student, Madison Kubecka, 16, was dazzling under the lights as she was crowned the 2025 Victoria Livestock Show’s Queen Victoria. As Kubecka steps further into the spotlight ...
Ozempic queen Oprah emerges arm-in-arm with facelift-fresh Kris Jenner after bonding at Bezos' wedding extravaganza; ... Kate was introduced to Victoria Siddall, the NPG's new director.