{COMPLETE BIOGRAPHY} Queen Victoria ruled the British Empire for nearly 64 years, after ascending the throne just weeks after turning 18. She was the second-longest-reigning English royal in history, topped only by her great-great-granddaughter Queen Elizabeth. While being Queen, she stumbled upon some unexpected acquaintances. Featuring her nine children Vicky, Albert "Bertie," Alice, Alfred, Helena, Louise, Arthur, Leopold, and Beatrice. Victoria was short in stature-she was barely 5 feet tall-she was a giant in shaping the modern monarchy, leaving her mark on what has come to be called the Victorian Era.