Did people like Queen Victoria?

They did at the beginning of her reign. She was young, only 18 and rather pretty and the people loved her. She went through a PR disaster when one of her ladies in waiting, Lady Flora Hastings began to look pregnant and was dismissed. read more

Victoria celebrated her Golden Jubilee in 1887 and her Diamond Jubilee in 1897. By then she was a beloved icon. Most of the British people had known no other queen. read more

In general, the people's perception of Victoria can be split into three areas, depending on the time and the circumstances. Initially, from her coronation in 1837 until, say, 1865, there was a very favourable outlook towards both her and Albert. read more