Victoria of Britain

Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria; 1819–1901) was the Queen-Empress of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837, and the first Empress of India from 1 May 1876, until her death on 22 January 1901. Her reign lasted sixty-three years and seven months. During her reign, the British Empire saw an explosion of industrial growth and innovation.

Victoria in "Gentlemen of the Shade"
Jack the Ripper committed his crimes in 1888, during Victoria's reign. The Sanguine Club toasted the queen at their meetings.

Victoria in Southern Victory
During Victoria's reign, Britain intervened in North America twice in a generation. First, Britain recognized the Confederate States, ending the War of Secession in 1862. In 1881, Britain sided with the CSA against the United States during the Second Mexican War.

Victoria in The Two Georges
The capital city of the North American Union was named in Victoria's honor.