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Prince Albert died in December 1861 and Queen Victoria was so over whelmed by grief that she withdrew from public life for almost a decade confining her duties to advising her ministers mainly by post, and unveiling memorials to her husband. The…

Queen Victoria (1819-1901), Queen of Great Britain and Ireland (1837-1901), was born at Kensington Palace, London and was the longest reigning monarch in British History. She was the only child of King George III fourth son, Edward, the Duke of Kent…

Queen Victoria (1819-1901), Queen of Great Britain and Ireland (1837-1901), was born at Kensington Palace, London and was the longest reigning monarch in British History. She was the only child of King George III fourth son, Edward, the Duke of Kent…

Queen Victoria (1819-1901), Queen of Great Britain and Ireland (1837-1901), was born at Kensington Palace, London and was the longest reigning monarch in British History. She was the only child of King George III fourth son, Edward, the Duke of Kent…

Queen Victoria (1819-1901), Queen of Great Britain and Ireland (1837-1901), was born at Kensington Palace, London and was the longest reigning monarch in British History. She was the only child of King George III fourth son, Edward, the Duke of Kent…

Queen Victoria (1819-1901), Queen of Great Britain and Ireland (1837-1901), was born at Kensington Palace, London and was the longest reigning monarch in British History. She was the only child of King George III fourth son, Edward, the Duke of Kent…

Queen Victoria (1819-1901), Queen of Great Britain and Ireland (1837-1901), was born at Kensington Palace, London and was the longest reigning monarch in British History. She was the only child of King George III fourth son, Edward, the Duke of Kent…

The Cathedral of St. Nicholas recalls the wealth and greatness of Famagusta where the Lusignan Kings after 1291 A.D. were crowned Kings of Jerusalem. Built in the 14th century in magnificent Gothic style it was a subtle but beautifully adapted…

Richard the Lionheart, Date of withdrawal 31st January 1929

The Tekke of Umm Haram, by the shores of the salt lake of Larnaca, stands serene among the palm and cypress trees. Within its domes and minarets is the tomb (built in 1760) of Umm Haram, a lady who enjoyed a respected position with the Prophet and…