Queen Victoria and her family,1870s group portrait. Queen Victoria (centre,1819-1901) with her nine children (four sons and five daughters),two daughters-in-law,four sons-in law,and 23 grandchildren. Her son and heir (the future Edward VII) stands behind her,with his eldest son and wife to his left. The future George V is at lower right. The heir to the German throne,the future Frederick III,is seated at left. At top left,the eldest grandchild is the future German Kaiser Wilhelm II. At far right,peering from behind her mother's shoulder,is the future Alexandra Feodorovna,Empress of Russia. This etching,by British artist Matthew White Ridley,was published on 14 July 1877 in 'Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper'. Full identification key available |