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Jan 2025
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Queen Victoria: A Life of Triumph, Trage...

RedTop Media / Rebecca Larson
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Explore the life and reign of Queen Victoria, delving into the events and challenges that shaped her legacy and the British Empire. A thoughtful look at the monarch behind the crown.

Film of Queen Victoria's Funeral Procession

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Narrated by: Rebecca Larson

Researched by: Emily Airey

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