She died of breast and spinal cancer on August 5, 1901.
But had Princess Victoria become Queen, she would have reigned for only 195 days. Prince Albert's accession to the throne means Princess Victoria is the last first-born daughter to have been 'overlooked' for the crown. She was the first eldest daughter of a sovereign to be given the honorary title of Princess Royal. Princess Victoria was born on Novemand was her mother's heir apparent until the birth of her brother Prince Albert - later Edward VII - a year later. 'I cannot imagine the crown itself or the British people would vote for a change that would see a German-educated person in the role,' she said.
'I have never met any of the members of the British royal family.' 'As a young girl, my mother met the Queen Mother but, as far as I know, she had no further contact.
