Queen Victoria’s 9 Children

Queen Victoria of the united Kingdom gave birth to 9 children in 17 years. Her eldest son was destined to inherit the throne of the British Empire at the height of it’s power. The younger sons joined the military and adventured around the world. And the daughters married into royal houses around Europe. Here are the stories of Queen Victoria’s 9 intriguing children:

Victoria, Empress of Germany (1840-1901)

Edward VII, King of the UK and Commonwealth (1841-1910)

Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse (1843-1878)

Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900)

Helena, Princess of Schleswig-Holstein (1846-1923)

Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1931)

Aurthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn (1850-1942)

Leopold, Duke of Albany (1853-1884)

Beatrice, Princess of Battenberg (1857-1944) 

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