On this day, 20th June 1837, Queen Victoria succeeded her uncle, King William IV, and became Queen, aged just 18! ‘Victoria Regina: Queen Victoria receiving the news of her Accession’ by Henry Tanworth Wells, dated 1887 ©️ Royal Collection Trust / HM King Charles III Queen Victoria’s Journal: “I was awoke at 6 o'clock by… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: her ascension to the throne, 20th June 1837
