Victoria20 June 1837
With the death of William IV the crown passes to his niece Victoria. Succeeds as Queen of Great Britain
Great Britain · House / House of Saxe-Coburg. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
With the death of William IV the crown passes to his niece Victoria. Succeeds as Queen of Great Britain
Under the Salic law of Hanover Victoria cannot succeed to Hanover
Vivctorias 2nd son Alfred is elected King of Greece but refuses the throne
Succeeds as King of Great Britain. Proclaimed Emperor of India
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