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Queen Victoria - portrait after painting of time of her accession (c. 1837). Sovereign of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until death. From 1 May 1876, first Empress of India of the British Raj. 24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901. (Photo by Culture Club/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Queen Victoria - portrait after painting of time of her accession (c. 1837).  Sovereign of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until death. From 1 May 1876, first Empress of India of the British Raj. 24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901.  (Photo by Culture Club/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***