Queen Victoria & Prince Albert
Forty years of mourning for love
When Albert died in 1861, Queen Victoria wore mourning black for the remaining 40 years of her life.
01Why it matters
It defined the image of Victorian romantic mourning and left two of London's most famous monuments.
02The conflict
Albert's early death.
03The iconic moment
Victoria wearing black for the rest of her life.
04What survived
The Albert Memorial; the Royal Albert Hall.
05Where to travel
06Frequently asked questions
Why is the story of Queen Victoria & Prince Albert famous?
It defined the image of Victorian romantic mourning and left two of London's most famous monuments.
How does the story of Queen Victoria & Prince Albert end?
Victoria wearing black for the rest of her life. The Albert Memorial; the Royal Albert Hall.
Where can you visit the story of Queen Victoria & Prince Albert?
You can visit Albert Memorial, in Londres. Her monument to Albert in Kensington Gardens.
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