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147. Queen Victoria: Empress of India (Ep 4)

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Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee and Legacy

This chapter explores the contrasting public celebration and private reflections of Queen Victoria during her Golden Jubilee in 1887. It highlights her complex feelings about her reign, mortality, and relationships, particularly amidst the grand spectacles of both the Golden and Diamond Jubilees. The narrative delves into her legacy, struggles with familial dynamics, and her nuanced views on colonialism as she faced the twilight of her life.

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