The extremely close relationship between Victoria and Albert has inspired dozens of books, films and series. They idolized one another and wrote about their love in numerous letters and diary entries.

Victoria and Albert were a "genuine love match," historical Daisy Goodwin tells PEOPLE Simon Perry is a writer and correspondent at PEOPLE. He has more than 25 years’ experience at PEOPLE ...

Prince Albert's father, Duke Ernest of Coburg, was a brother of Queen Victoria's mother, the widowed Duchess of Kent. Since Albert was a second son, he would have no inheritance and no occupation.

My dearest, most beloved Victoria. I am so touched by the evidence of trust that you give me in sending your letters, and by the so affectionate sentiments that you express towards me therein, that I ...

She was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland for 63 years. Queen Victoria married Prince Albert from Germany. The queen's reign is known as the Victorian age. Nearly 200 years ...

The glittering pin has a romantic history, and was first worn by Queen Victoria on her wedding day Janine Henni is a Royals Staff Writer for PEOPLE Digital, covering modern monarchies and the ...

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Claridge's Hotel in London has played host to royals and celebrities alike, with everyone from Queen Victoria to Kylie ...

King George III bought Buckingham house in 1761 for his wife Queen Charlotte to use as a comfortable family home close to St. James' Palace, where many court functions were held. George IV, with ...