Victorian Era in England

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert got married in 1840. They were very happy together. They had nine children. Their children and grandchildren married into all European royal families.

Victoria became queen when her uncle, William IV died. She was only 18 years old. A year later, in 1838, she was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

Queen Victoria died in 1901 at the age of 81 after more than 63 years as queen. She was buried near her husband.

Prince Albert died in 1861. After her husband died, Queen Victoria always wore black.