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    Queen Victoria's reign

    Queen Victoria is the second-longest reigning monarch in British history. She became queen on 20 June 1837 at the age of 18 and spent six decades on the throne. She ruled until her death on 22 January 1901. What was she like as a queen? Find out here...

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