Death and state funeral of Queen Victoria

Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Empress of India, died on 22 January 1901 at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, at the age of 81. At the time of her death, she was the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Her state funeral took place on 2 February 1901, being one of the largest gatherings of European royalty.

Death and state funeral of Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria's funeral procession
Date
  • 22 January 1901 (1901-01-22)
  • (death)
  • 2 February 1901 (1901-02-02)
  • (state funeral)
Location
  • Osborne House
  • (place of death)
  • St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle
  • (official ceremony)
ParticipantsBritish royal family and members of various other royal houses
Burial
  • 4 February 1901 (1901-02-04)
  • Frogmore Mausoleum, Windsor Great Park
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