Queen Victoria had only one husband, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. They married on February 10, 1840, and shared a deep and passionate partnership that lasted until Albert’s untimely death in 1861.
Their union produced nine children and helped to strengthen the ties between British royalty and other European royal families. Queen Victoria was profoundly affected by Albert’s death; she mourned him for the rest of her life and wore black for many years. Despite being a figure of great power and influence during her reign, Queen Victoria’s devotion to her husband illustrates the personal side of her life and the significance of their relationship.