Sam Kelly explains how Queen Victoria became a huge fan of drugs—and how she brought China to its knees because of it.

Britain’s royal train service has been deemed too expensive, so now it’s being ditched in favor of helicopters and scheduled ...

It was 183 years ago today when Queen Victoria survived the first of two consecutive assassination attempts in London. As the queen returned to Buckingham Palace on May 29, 1842, a young man named ...

Despite being born 48 years apart, Queen Victoria and Queen Mary of Teck have far more in common than first meets the eye - apart from both being the matriarchs of the Royal Family.

In 1916, the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary and were the first of Queen Victoria's children to do so, according to the Royal Collection Trust. Princess Helena died in 1923.

Was Queen Victoria the first influencer? How the ‘media monarch’ shaped the modern world. From white wedding dresses to Christmas trees, Victoria’s personal choices became global trends ...

Disraeli struck the queen unfavorably at first, but he charmed her. He was amusing and attentive. ... Queen Victoria’s reign began in 1837, when she was only 18.

It was 183 years ago today when Queen Victoria survived the first of two consecutive assassination attempts in London. As the queen returned to Buckingham Palace on May 29, 1842, a young man named ...