This document provides biographical information about Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland: - She was queen from 1837 to 1901, ruling during the Victorian Era. She married her cousin Prince Albert in 1840 and they had nine children together. - The document describes Queen Victoria's first meeting with and strong affection for Prince Albert, calling their wedding night "the happiest day of my life." - It notes some facts about Queen Victoria's long life and reign, such as that she was the grandmother of Europe and great-great-grandmother of Queen Elizabeth.

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3.  24th of May in 1819 – 22nd of January in 1901
 Monarch of United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Ireland
 18 years: crown of UK
 “Grandmother of Europe”
 1840: marriage
- 9 childs
 Victorian era
 Die: health problems

4.  16 years: met Prince Albert
“Albert is extremely handsome; his hair is about the same colour as mine;
his eyes are large and blue, and he has a beautiful nose and a very
sweet mouth with fine teeth; but the charm of his countenance is his
expression, which is most delightful”.
 1840: marriage
“I NEVER, NEVER spent such an evening!!! MY DEAREST DEAREST
DEAR Albert ... his excessive love & affection gave me feelings of
heavenly love & happiness I never could have hoped to have felt before!
He clasped me in his arms, & we kissed each other again & again! His
beauty, his sweetness & gentleness – really how can I ever be thankful
enough to have such a Husband! ... to be called by names of tenderness,
I have never yet heard used to me before – was bliss beyond belief! Oh!
This was the happiest day of my life!”
 1840: pregnancy

5.  Attempted to Victoria in her first pregnancy
 Great-great-grandmother of Queen Elizabeth
 Speak a lot of languages
 Hates her hands

6.  White dresses in the weddings
 “Widow of Windsor”