Queen Victoria's Education at Kensington Palace

We might think of Queen Victoria as an elderly woman in black mourning dress, but she was only 18 when she came to the throne.

Victoria spent much of her childhood at Kensington Palace. Here, a rigorous programme of education aimed to prepare her for the responsibility of ruling Britain and its Empire. Victoria believed her childhood was 'oppressive', but what was her schooling really like, and who was in charge of teaching her?

In this episode, go behind the scenes of the so called 'Kensington System' with Assistant Curator Myles Campbell, and experience the place where Victoria studied for the crown.

Read more about Victoria's life on our website.