Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria reigned over the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901. Her reign of 63 years and seven months was longer than any of her predecessors, and is known as the Victorian era.
The Victorian era was a period of industrial, cultural, political, scientific, and military change within the United Kingdom, and was marked by a great expansion of the British Empire. She often wrote in her journals and was known for her strong will and dedication to duty.
"We are not interested in the possibilities of defeat. They do not exist." – Queen Victoria
Loved Frogs?
It may surprise you, but Queen Victoria was rather fond of the idea of frogs, symbolic of transformation and renewal! As she evolved the British Empire, much like a frog turning from tadpole to adulthood, her reign saw significant growth 🌍.