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Parliamentary Approval
- When
- 1876
- Where
- Parliament of the United Kingdom
The UK Parliament voted to grant Victoria the title Empress of India, with Disraeli pushing the act through.
In 1876, the British parliament voted to grant Queen Victoria the additional title of Empress of India. Disraeli pushed the Royal Titles Act through Parliament, ensuring the legislation was passed to formalize this change in the Royal Style.
Sources
- Queen Victoria Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-09
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