Queen Victoria was the longest lasting monarch in Englands history which she took over the position at the young age of 18 years old and lived for another 68 years. The task she had as a ruling monarch was extremely difficult as well. She took over at a time where the citizens of England really did dislike royalty for the way things were being handled. As well, there was simply very little respect for the throne as the relatively new way of doing things through a democratic system was still relatively fresh in thinking for the majority of the country.

Queen Victoria is often claimed to have been a very good monarch. As noted above, coming in as monarch at a time where there was little respect for the throne, she is credited with bringing some respect back to it. The people of England adored her for the majority of her reign.