William IV, reigned 1830-1837. He was one of Victoria's uncles.
Queen Victoria had just ascended to the throne in 1837. The story was set in 1843
Queen Victoria acceded to the Throne shortly after her 18th birthday in 1837, and died in January 1901.
Queen Victoria ascended to the throne
Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria took the throne in 1837. She held the throne until her death in 1901. She was the daughter of Prince Edward.
queen Victoria
William IV
Queen Victoria.
In a monarchy, a member of the royal family inherits the throne, so Queen Victoria was not voted into office: she ascended to the throne in 1837, when King William died.
There were a lot of changes that were going on during that time. The law that came into affect said that Victoria could rule even if she married.
They did, he became Edward VII. He was Victoria's eldest son.
Queen Victoria in Britain. Many other countries also had monarchs.