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Victoria was born on May 24, 1819 at Kensington Palace. She ascended the throne at the tender age of 18 in the year 1837 after the death of her uncle, William IV. The young queen was committed to her responsibilities and displayed strength in character from the moment of her accession. Although youthful, Queen Victoria early exhibited a tight control over the Court. The informality before enjoyed was put aside by restraint, dignified ceremony and her self-determined morality. A year following Queen Victoria's coronation, The British newspaper, the Observer, printed a tribute to Queen Victoria. It stated she was "indeed the Hope of England, and up to the present moment all that she had done and all that she has said appear to justify that hope, and to promise its most happy realisation." The Observer also stated her manners and disposition had won the affection of her subjects.
Victoria married Prince Albert on February 10, 1840. They would have nine children, all of which married into other royal families of Europe. Victoria gave the title of Prince Consort to Prince Albert in 1857. Several years later, Prince Albert died at the age of 42 in 1861. The loss of her husband was devastating as he was both a beloved husband and trusted advisor to Victoria. Victoria wore black the remainder of her life. Rarely seen in public, she continued her responsibilities including official correspondence and meeting with her ministers and office visitors. The Queen, however, slowly resumed her public contact after opening Parliament in 1866 and 1867. Queen Victoria died on January 22, 1901. Her reign had lasted nearly 64 years! She was laid to rest beside Prince Albert in the Frogmore Royal Mausoleum at Windsor. Above the Mausoleum door is inscribed the following words from Victoria, "farewell best friend, here at last I shall rest with thee, with thee in Christ I shall rise again."
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