Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria's Empire
Follow Queen Victoria through her reign as Queen of England. You will find biographical information about this princess who was born to be a queen. There is information about her many children and her many homes. Follow her reign from her accession in 1837. A timeline shows the changes in the empire during Queen Victoria's reign. Many important people during her reign are discussed. There are also interviews with experts of this historical time. Play a game where you can travel the length of the British Empire.
Topic: Empresses, England, Monarchy, Queens
URL:  http://www.pbs.org/empires/victoria/

Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
Queen Victoria was the longest reigning British monarch. Learn about this remarkable Queen of England from this interesting site from BBC. She became Queen at the age of eighteen. Learn why the morale of the population was low at the time her reign began, and see why the people came to admire her. You can learn about her husband, Prince Albert. The greatest achievements of her reign are described. Several links from BBC offer additional information about Victoria, including her childhood, and her work with Britain's Prime Ministers.
Topic: England, Monarchy, Queens
URL:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/victoria_queen.shtml

Victoria (Queen)
Queen Victoria of Great Britain became the Empress of India during the 19th century when the British Empire encompassed much of the world. With the longest reign in British history, she encouraged family life and morality. Learn about her childhood, how she learned politics from the prime minister, and how she dealt with Parliament and the political parties of her day. Read about her marriage to a German prince and her time of mourning after his death. Familiarize yourself with the royal family and how her children and grandchildren married the heirs to many European thrones.
Topic: Empresses
URL:  http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761560609/Victoria_(queen).html