Queen Victoria's Life By 26levanm May 24, 1819 Victoria was born in Kensington Palace, London. Jan 23, 1820 Victoria's Dad- Prince Edward dies Jun 20, 1837 On William IV's death, Victoria became queen at 18. Feb 10, 1840 Queen Victoria marries Prince Albert Nov 21, 1840 Queen Victoria and Prince Albert have their first of nine children. Dec 14, 1861 Queen Victoria's Husband-Prince Albert dies at age 42 1877 Queen Victoria became Empress of India under the Royal Titles Act passed by Disraeli's government. 1880 Queen Victoria tried, unsuccessfully, to stop William Gladstone from becoming Prime Minister Jun 20, 1887 Queen Victoria celebrates her Golden Jubilee Jun 20, 1897 Queen Victoria celebrates her Diamond Jubilee Jan 22, 1901 Queen Victoria died at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight