Nearly 180 years ago in 1845, the crown fell from a cushion held by Lord John Campbell, the Duke of Argyll, as he carried it to Queen Victoria amid the State Opening of Parliament, according to ...

“Queen Victoria longed to go to India, but could never travel there. She longed to know about it. It was the Empire’s Jewel in the Crown. India comes to her in the form of Abdul Kari ...

Queen Victoria was the first monarch to take up residence in July 1837, just three weeks after her accession, and in June 1838, she was the first British sovereign to leave from Buckingham Palace ...

Crown Princess ... history. Victoria was pictured alongside her husband Prince Daniel, her younger brother Prince Carl Philip, and her parents King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia.

Queen Victoria restored the reputation of a monarchy tarnished by the extravagance of her royal uncles. She also shaped a new role for the Royal Family, reconnecting it with the public through ...

Crown Princess Victoria led the way, accompanied by her husband, Prince Daniel, her younger brother, Prince Carl Philip, and her parents, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. They were joined by 150 ...