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Princess Victoria receiving the news that she is Queen
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Princess Victoria receiving the news that she is Queen
Princess Victoria receiving the news that she is Queen.
1837
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1830s 1837 Brundage Frances News Raphael Receiving Teenager Tuck
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In this evocative image from the 1830s, Princess Victoria, a young and unassuming teenager, is depicted receiving the news that she has become Queen of England following the death of her uncle, King William IV. The scene takes place in the Buckingham Palace Throne Room, where Princess Victoria is shown seated on a velvet-covered chair, her hands folded demurely in her lap, as she listens intently to the announcement made by the Duke of Wellington and Lord Conyngham. Surrounding her are her mother, the Duchess of Kent, and her half-sister, Princess Feodora, as well as other members of the royal household. The atmosphere is one of solemnity and awe, as the weight of the crown and the responsibilities of the monarchy settle upon the shoulders of the new Queen. Princess Victoria's ascension to the throne in 1837 marked the beginning of the Victorian Era, a period of significant social, political, and cultural change in England. The young Queen's reign would last for over 63 years, making her the longest-reigning monarch in British history up until that point. This image, captured by renowned Victorian photographer Raphael Tuck and published by Frances Brundage, offers a glimpse into the historic moment when a young princess became the most powerful woman in the land. The intricate details of the scene, from the ornate furnishings of the Throne Room to the somber expressions of the royal family, serve to underscore the gravity of the occasion and the importance of the moment in English history.
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