Princess Alexandria Victoria was born on May 24,1819 to the duke and duchess of Kent. Unfortunately the duke passed away shortly after her birth. Therefore victories upbringing was left in the hands of her mother, who had her own interest in mind. Victoria’s uncle died and she took over the thrown at the legal age of eighteen. “ On June 20,1837 Lord Chamberland told Victoria of her uncles death.” (Ibscom.com) At the time Victoria and her …showed first 75 words of 989 total…

…showed last 75 words of 989 total…reflected those of the middle class. Queen Victoria was a determined, high-minded, and often ill-natured woman, yet these traits, which seemed negative, were actually quite admirable. It was due to thisobstinacy that Victoria was able to assert here power over her empire. Queen Victoria was the pride of England, and she was truly concerned for the well being of her nation because everything she did was for the love,glory, and honor of her empire.