Queen Victoria - The Longest Reigning Monarch in UK history

by Herminne Tonita - Victoria was born at Kesington Palace, London on 24 May, 1819. She was the only daughter of Edward, Duke of Kent, fourth son of George III. Her father died shortly after her birth and she became heir to the throne because her uncles: George IV, Frederick Duke of York and William IV, did not have legitimate children who survived. Warm-hearted and lively, Victoria had a gift...