Let's credit Downton Abbey for fueling our appetite for British period drama. Suddenly, we're awash in juicy series dealing with the lives of British queens when they were young and feisty. First ...

Queen Victoria’s reign began in 1837, when she was only 18. Europe was enjoying the relative tranquility of a post-Napoleonic age, but Britain was grappling with the disruptions of the Industrial ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. One of history's most iconic Queens, Victoria was an era-defining figure ...

LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II reached a major milestone Wednesday, becoming the longest-reigning monarch in Britain's history by passing Queen Victoria, who served for 63 years and seven months. "Over ...

Queen Victoria, a prominent monarch, offered a candid perspective on marriage, suggesting that full awareness of its challenges might deter young women from entering it. Her quote highlights the ...

LONDON (AP) – The patriotic bunting is ready, the golden carriage on standby, the boats freshly painted, the shops filled with royals souvenirs. The normal ebb and flow of British life gives way in ...