What name was Victoria christened as?
Victoria was christened ‘Alexandrina Victoria’. However, from birth she was formally addressed as Her Royal Highness Princess Victoria of Kent. Did you know? Queen Victoria’s family nickname was ‘Drina’. Back to the top Childhood and School Victoria was part of a family of Germans, mainly called George, who came from Hanover. Click here to find out about Victoria’s family. Victoria’s first language was German. At three years old she learnt to speak English and French. Later she learnt to speak Hindustani because she was ruler of India as well. Victoria didn’t go to school. She was taught at home. As well as learning languages, Victoria studied history, geography, and the Bible. She was taught how to play the piano and learned how to paint, a hobby that she enjoyed into her 60s. Back to the top When did Victoria become Queen? Queen Victoria came to the throne when she was only 18 years of age on June 20, 1837. Her coronation was a year later on 28 June 1838. Back to the top Who did Quee
