I don't know why, but i've always been fascinated by Queen Victoria. The name alone stirs something in me, ever since I was a little boy. Long Live the Empire!
@elazar79 Only in theory. In practice the British monarchs have no political power, cannot make political decisions and therefore their rule is just symbolic. It's the British Parliament which has the real power. So Victoria ruled half of the world only in theory, but not in practice.
@EricBree1978 Yes: but that is not the whole story. The monarch has the right to be consulted on any matter. Back in 1978 a 'battered wives' home was ordered to close and its director wrote to HMQ asking for help. The reply made it clear this was not a situation in which HMQ could personally intervene, but it went on to say that that HMQ had been assured the residents would not be evicted. Perhaps upon hearing of HMQ's interest a minister thought it best not to evict after all :-)
in the paintings both albert and victoria look handsome, alas, photograhy was not as kind. was victoria really grieving for her mother? or was it the 'done thing' at court? (after all she wrote the rules on 'grieving etiquette') they did not have a warm loving relationship. some days ago a historian was interviewed on the radio, he suggested that, had not albert die when he did , he would have become a dictator.
@johneunson When Victoria's mother died, Victoria was at her side. Through reading her mother's papers, Victoria discovered that her mother had loved her deeply; she was heart-broken, and blamed Conroy and Lehzen for "wickedly" estranging her from her mother. So she was genuinely grieving for her mother. About Albert, I heard about this and saw a documentary (on youtube) about him suggested that same idea.
I don't know why, but i've always been fascinated by Queen Victoria. The name alone stirs something in me, ever since I was a little boy. Long Live the Empire!
billym1974 4 months ago
One Woman that rules half of the world
elazar79 5 months ago
@elazar79 Only in theory. In practice the British monarchs have no political power, cannot make political decisions and therefore their rule is just symbolic. It's the British Parliament which has the real power. So Victoria ruled half of the world only in theory, but not in practice.
EricBree1978 4 months ago
@EricBree1978 Yes: but that is not the whole story. The monarch has the right to be consulted on any matter. Back in 1978 a 'battered wives' home was ordered to close and its director wrote to HMQ asking for help. The reply made it clear this was not a situation in which HMQ could personally intervene, but it went on to say that that HMQ had been assured the residents would not be evicted. Perhaps upon hearing of HMQ's interest a minister thought it best not to evict after all :-)
elrjames777 3 weeks ago
Empress of India
elazar79 5 months ago
3:59 sweet jesus! is she smiling?!
emmers57 5 months ago
@emmers57 Yes.
lostsplendour 5 months ago
I loved it
ABritt06 9 months ago
As always, very well done.
1toscany 1 year ago
in the paintings both albert and victoria look handsome, alas, photograhy was not as kind. was victoria really grieving for her mother? or was it the 'done thing' at court? (after all she wrote the rules on 'grieving etiquette') they did not have a warm loving relationship. some days ago a historian was interviewed on the radio, he suggested that, had not albert die when he did , he would have become a dictator.
johneunson 1 year ago
@johneunson When Victoria's mother died, Victoria was at her side. Through reading her mother's papers, Victoria discovered that her mother had loved her deeply; she was heart-broken, and blamed Conroy and Lehzen for "wickedly" estranging her from her mother. So she was genuinely grieving for her mother. About Albert, I heard about this and saw a documentary (on youtube) about him suggested that same idea.
lostsplendour 1 year ago