At the time of her accession, the government was led by the Whig prime minister Lord Melbourne, who at once became a powerful influence on the politically inexperienced Queen, who relied on him for advice. Charles Greville supposed that the widowed and childless Melbourne was "passionately fond of her as he might be of his daughter if he had one", and Victoria probably saw him as a father figure. Her coronation took place on 28 June 1838 at Westminster Abbey. Over 400,000 visitors came to London for the celebrations. She became the first sovereign to take up residence at Buckingham Palace and inherited the revenues of the duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall as well as being granted a civil list allowance of £385,000 per year. Financially prudent, she paid off her father's debts. COUNT 15
QSN1 Who was in charge of the Governemnt at the time of Victorias ascession? ANS1 Lord Melbourne QSN2 What was the name of the Whig Prime minister at the time of Victorias ascession? ANS2 Lord Melbourne QSN3 When was Queen Victorias coronation held? ANS3 28 June 1838 QSN4 Where was Victorias coronation held? ANS4 Westminster Abbey QSN5 How many visitors came to London for Victorias coronation? ANS5 Over 400,000 QSN6 When did Victoria's coronation take place at Westminster Abbey? ANS6 28 June 1838 QSN7 Who thought that Melbourne saw Victoria as if she was his daughter?  ANS7 Charles Greville QSN8 How many people visited London for the Coronation of Queen Victoria?  ANS8 400,000 QSN9 What was Victoria's allowance upon becoming Queen?  ANS9 £385,000 per year QSN10 What Whig was prime minister during Victoria's accession?  ANS10 Lord Melbourne QSN11 Who was leading the government at the time of Victoria's accension? ANS11 Whig prime minister Lord Melbourne QSN12 What kind of influence was Melbourne to Victoria? ANS12 powerful QSN13 When was Victoria's coronation? ANS13 28 June 1838 QSN14 What major accomplishment did Victoria achieve with her civil list allowance? ANS14 she paid off her father's debts QSN15 Where did Queen Victoria reside? ANS15 Buckingham Palace