Victoria turned 18 on 24 May 1837, and a regency was avoided. On 20 June 1837, William IV died at the age of 71, and Victoria became Queen of the United Kingdom. In her diary she wrote, "I was awoke at 6 o'clock by Mamma, who told me the Archbishop of Canterbury and Lord Conyngham were here and wished to see me. I got out of bed and went into my sitting-room (only in my dressing gown) and alone, and saw them. Lord Conyngham then acquainted me that my poor Uncle, the King, was no more, and had expired at 12 minutes past 2 this morning, and consequently that I am Queen." Official documents prepared on the first day of her reign described her as Alexandrina Victoria, but the first name was withdrawn at her own wish and not used again. COUNT 15
QSN1 On what date did Victoria turn 18? ANS1 24 May 1837 QSN2 On what date did William IV die? ANS2 20 June 1837 QSN3 How old was William IV when he died? ANS3 71 QSN4 What was the exact time that Victorias Uncle, the King, died? ANS4 12 minutes past 2 QSN5 What is the name given to Victoria on official documents? ANS5 Alexandrina Victoria QSN6 When did Victoria turn 18? ANS6 24 May 1837 QSN7 When did Victoria become Queen upon William IV's death?  ANS7 20 June 1837 QSN8 What name was Victoria referred to as on only the first day of her reign? ANS8 Alexandrina Victoria QSN9 How old was Victoria's Uncle, King Willaim on his death?  ANS9 71 QSN10 Who informed Victoria of her Uncle's passing and that she was now to become Queen of England?  ANS10 the Archbishop of Canterbury and Lord Conyngham QSN11 What caused Victoria to become the Queen of the United Kingdom? ANS11 20 June 1837, William IV died QSN12 Who came to tell Victoria that she was to be Queen of the United Kingdom? ANS12 Archbishop of Canterbury and Lord Conyngham QSN13 What name did the first official documents of Victoria's monarchy have her listed as? ANS13 Alexandrina Victoria QSN14 How old was William IV when he died? ANS14 71 QSN15 Where did she receive the news that she was to be queen? ANS15 sitting-room