John Townsend is a writer of informative and entertaining nonfiction children's books for all ages.

Rory Walker trained at Falmouth College of Arts and Brighton University. He has worked as a freelance illustrator and designer on computer games, advertising campaigns, magazines, and children's books, for clients including the BBC, Aardman, and Usborne.

In this volume, Queen Victoria shares the headaches and heartaches that attended her long reign as head of the British Empire, including the death of her beloved husband Prince Albert--who makes a special guest appearance! The book features quirky illustrations, comic strips, and Q&A-style text.