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175th Ann of Queen Victoria's Accession
Queen Victoria was know as "The Grandmother of Europe", as so many of today's European Royal families are descended from her. Victoria reigned for 64 years - the longest in British history - and was one of the most popular monarchs. Her reign saw the British Empire grow into the largest Empire the world had ever known. Victoria was the first Monarch to have her head placed on a stamp. This year commemorates the 175th anniversary of Victoria's Accession This sheet was automatically reserved for anyone in our Stamp Sheet Club (signed and unsigned) at the lowest possible price.
Queen Victoria - A short HistoryAlexandrina Victoria was the only daughter of Edward, Duke of Kent, fourth son of George III. She was born at Kensington Palace on 24th May 1819. Victoria's father died shortly after her birth. On the death of his eldest brother King George IV in 1830 Edward's only surviving elder brother William ascended the throne. William was old and unwell and had no legitimate heir to succeed him, and so Victoria became heir to the throne. Victoria was raised under the strict supervision of her mother, Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld. Kind William disliked his sister in law, distrusting the influence upon her of Sir John Conroy, controller of the household. William was determined to live long enough to prevent the Duchess from becoming Regent for Victoria. Throughout his short reign William's health failed and recovered several times. The King died on 20 June 1837, just 27 days after Victoria's eighteenth birthday. Victoria's journal for the day of the King's death reads "I was awoke at 6 o'clock by Mamma, who told me the Archbishop of Canterbury and Lord Conyngham were here and wished to see me. I got out of bed and went into my sitting room (only in my dressing gown) and alone, and saw them. Lord Conyngham then acquainted me that my poor Uncle the King, was no more, and had expired at 12 minutes past 2 this morning, and consequently that I am Queen" Her coronation was held on 28th June the following year at Westiminster Abbey. The coronation was a grand occasion. Four hundred thousand people visited London wishing to see the new Queen being crowned. She became the first sovereign to take up residence at Buckingham Palace What are stamp sheets?A stamp sheet is around A4 size and contains 10 first class stamps (the red wax seal stamps in this stamp sheet being an example) contained in a special design. The stamps are valid for postage, but you don't want to be ripping this up! Most people collect sheets in an album although some of them frame them for the wall. Ask us about getting your sheet mountedThis sheet would look stunning framed for the wall - a great gift for an enthusiast or just for yourself! We are more than happy to provide a mount for your sheet, so if interested please add one to your shopping cart below when placing your order, or alternatively give us a call on +44 (0)1303 278 137. Want to keep your sheets safe? Click to see our stamp sheet albums Order your sheet below: Quick Facts: 175th Ann of Queen Victoria's Accession is a Mint Sheet Issue date : 12th June 2012 For more information on any of the terms used visit our Jargon Buster here! Here are the options for this design. To buy any of the choices below, just enter the quantity you want and click the 'Add to Cart' button to place it in your Shopping Cart. Don’t worry if you make a mistake. You will be able to change the items in your Shopping Cart later. But please watch out, some options may be sold out already!
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