Queen Victoria’s reign from 1837 to 1901 was unusually prosperous and peaceful. She was in a loving marriage. She was generally admired by her subjects. Her only problem was she had nine children.

Queen Victoria was born fifth in line to the throne, ... Nine kids is a lot, and even though the Queen had a lot of help, she at times seemed indifferent to motherhood.

The true story of the iconic Queen Victoria and her relationships with her children, including what she was really like as a mother, and how she became one of England's most controversial parents.

Queen Victoria famously hated being pregnant, ... “It's unpredictable, and incredibly funny because kids do say the funniest things, and they say the funniest things during takes.

Victoria loved a drink like the rest of us, apparently. But while I’m more of a gin and tonic kind of girl, Queen V had more refined tastes and enjoyed a whisky mixed with soda water or claret ...

Deirdre Murphy, a historian at Victoria’s childhood home, Kensington Palace, said: “Victoria was very dependant on her children, particularly after Prince Albert died. She leaned on her daughters.

Queen Victoria: prudish frump or feminist supreme? Because she was on the throne for so long (Victoria reigned for over 63 years) ... A lover of kids then? Not quite. Queen just liked to score.