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Historical analysis highlights King Louis XIV's 72-year reign, noting he outlasted Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Victoria while establishing France as Europe's dominant power.

A historical quote attributed to Queen Victoria is featured, reflecting on Providence and her reign.

Thanks to the efforts of Boris Lukša, the first Montenegrin officer on a prestigious British cruise company's ships, a 'Vijesti' reporter gained access to experience life aboard the 'Queen Victoria' in the style of British aristocracy.

The Victoria sponge cake, though named after Queen Victoria, owes its existence and ease of preparation to the inventor of baking powder, making it a perfect summer dessert.

A nightdress belonging to Queen Victoria has been put on display in a museum, offering a glimpse into royal historical artifacts.

Historian Lucy Worsley, known for her work on Henry VIII's wives and Queen Victoria, shared her view that the UK has historically fared better under queens and has published a new essay on household objects.

A new pop-up planetarium has opened in Hull's Queen Victoria Square, offering city residents an opportunity to learn about the night sky.

During the reign of Queen Victoria, the British Empire profited heavily from exporting opium from colonial India to China, fuelling addiction and sparking the First Opium War after Chinese official Lin Zexu destroyed large shipments. The episode reveals a stark contradiction between Victorian moral ideals and an empire deeply reliant on the global narcotics trade.

Republican group Lasair Dhearg posted a picture on social media appearing to show a supporter pouring red paint over it

The cost of repairing damaged colonial statues in Melbourne has surpassed $1 million, driven by extensive damage to marble and bronze figures despite increased security measures.

On August 16, 1858, Queen Victoria sent the first transatlantic message, an event that was considered almost unbelievable by contemporaries at the time.

This article recounts the historical tale of Princess Victoria Gowramma, daughter of the last Raja of Kodagu, who was baptized in London with Queen Victoria as her godmother and lived within Buckingham Palace.

A proposal by the Ford government for a second giant ferris wheel-type attraction in Queen Victoria Park, Niagara Falls, has met with a cool reception from some residents and the New Democrat MPP for the riding.

The article delves into Queen Victoria's burial secrets, which reportedly surprised the royal family.

For the first time ever, all four Cunard cruise ships—Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria, and Queen Anne—are scheduled to gather together in Liverpool on May 16, 2028.

The historic royal christening gown, initiated by Queen Victoria and worn by 62 royal babies until 2004, will be exhibited at Buckingham Palace for the centenary of the previous monarch, with Queen Elizabeth II having commissioned a replica.

Police probe student injury at Queen Victoria School  The Fiji Times

Good Food contributor and former MasterChef champion Nat Thaipun takes readers through her weekly market haul, offering advice on finding quality ingredients and bargains.

Alfred Tennyson, the celebrated Victorian poet laureate, is remembered for his emotional and reflective verses that left an indelible mark on literature. Queen Victoria was reportedly a great admirer of his work.

A Highland masterpiece by Queen Victoria's favorite artist has been sold for £5.9 million. The significant sale highlights the enduring value and appeal of historical art.

Spain commemorates the 120th anniversary of the largest assassination attempt in its history before 11-M, when an anarchist threw a bomb hidden in a bouquet of flowers at King Alfonso XIII and Queen Victoria Eugenia on their wedding day.

A quote attributed to Queen Victoria is featured as the 'Quote of the day': "Then, dear Mamma, I hope you will grant me the first request I make to you, as Queen. Let me be by myself for an hour."

The article details how the Clivia miniata flower was named in honor of Charlotte Florentia Clive, who served as the governess to the future Queen Victoria, linking botany with historical figures.

Kensington Palace will open an exhibition detailing the extraordinary life of Sophia Duleep Singh, an exiled Punjabi princess, Queen Victoria's goddaughter, and a pioneering suffragette.

Republican group Lasair Dhearg posted a picture on social media on Friday afternoon appearing to show one of its supporters pouring red paint over the statue.