Historical Events tagged with "prince albert"

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Crime & Law

John Francis Attempts to Murder Queen Victoria

May 30th, 1842 182 years ago

John Francis attempted to assassinate Queen Victoria while she was driving along Constitution Hill in London with Prince Albert. During the incident, Francis fired a pistol at the royal carriage, narrowly missing the Queen, which escalated fears surrounding her safety. The attack underscored growing concerns over royal security in the wake of similar threats against British monarchs.

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Politics & Government

Queen Victoria Marries Prince Albert

February 10th, 1840 185 years ago

Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom married her cousin, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, at the Chapel Royal in St. James's Palace, London. Their marriage was preceded by a long courtship, marked by affection and mutual respect, which developed into a deep partnership that would last until Albert's untimely death in 1861. The union symbolized the blending of royal houses and was viewed as a means to strengthen ties within Europe. It also set a new standard for the royal family by emphasizing personal happiness and companionship in marriage.

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