Author: Clint Curtis

On November 1, 1858, Lord Canning announced Queen Victoria’s proclamation to “the Princes, Chiefs and Peoples of India,” which unveiled a new British policy of perpetual support for “native princes” and nonintervention in matters of religious belief or worship within British India. What was the important point revealed under the Queen Victoria proclamation? Answer: The […]

white. Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom married Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha on 10 February 1840. She chose to wear a white wedding dress made from heavy silk satin, making her one of the first women to wear white for their wedding. What Colour was Queen Victoria’s dress? white“Victoria had chosen to wear […]

Britain. 2) During the Victorian era, Britain expanded its territory throughout the world and became the largest, richest and most powerful empire in world history. What was the most powerful nation during the Victorian era? Victorian Britain was both the greatest power in the world and the least militarised, with a standing army far smaller […]

Christmas trees. Queen Victoria’s husband Prince Albert is credited with popularising Christmas trees in Britain. What Christmas traditions were introduced by Queen Victoria? Presents were shared on the evening of Christmas Eve, rather than Christmas Day as is traditional in the 21st century. In the royal household Queen Victoria insisted unwrapped presents be spread out […]

Victoria Harper Biographical Information Status: Deceased Episode of Death: Two Graves Time of Death: Summer 2014 Cause of Death: Shot in the chest by David Clarke Who attacked Victoria Grayson? Upon getting out, Victoria unknowingly reconnected with her father, who she believed to be another one of her mother’s boyfriends, and was manipulated by him […]

Queensland (Summary Offences Act 2005 s 6), New South Wales (Summary Offences Act 1988 s 4) and Victoria (Summary Offences Act 1966 s 17) all have laws that cover offensive language in public. The offensive language provisions in both Queensland and Victoria may result in imprisonment for up to six months. Is swearing in public […]

Lake Victoria is the world’s largest tropical lake and the largest lake in the African Great Lakes region. The lake supports the largest freshwater fishery in the world, producing 1 million tons of fish per year and employing 200,000 people in supporting the livelihoods of 4 million people. How does Lake Victoria help the economy? […]