How many years did Queen Victoria reign?

Queen Victoria reigned for 63 years. Her reign lasted from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901, a total of 63 years and 216 days.

Victoria became queen at the age of 18, following the death of her uncle, King William IV. Her unusually long reign covered enormous changes in Britain, including industrialisation, railway expansion, imperial growth, political reform and major developments in science and medicine. This period became known as the Victorian era.

For many years, Victoria was Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and the world’s longest-reigning queen regnant. Her great-great-granddaughter Elizabeth II surpassed her record on 9 September 2015, after reigning for more than 70 years.

The answer is often rounded or confused with the precise duration. “63 years” is the standard quiz answer, while the exact figure is 63 years, seven months and two days—or 63 years and 216 days. Victoria was succeeded by her eldest son, Edward VII.