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Victoria ( Alexandrina Victoria ; 24 May 1819  22 January 1901 ) was Queen of the ___MASK64___ from 20 June 1837 until her death . From 1 May 1876 , she adopted the additional title of Empress of India . The Victoria Cross ( VC ) is the highest award of the ___MASK18___ honours system . It is awarded for gallantry " in the face of the enemy " to members of the ___MASK35___ armed forces . It may be awarded posthumously . It was previously awarded to Commonwealth countries , most of which have established their own honours systems and no longer recommend ___MASK35___ honours . It may be awarded to a person of any military rank in any service and to civilians under military command although no civilian has received the award since 1879 . Since the first awards were presented by Queen Victoria in 1857 , two thirds of all awards have been personally presented by the ___MASK35___ monarch . These investitures are usually held at Buckingham Palace . William Young VC ( 1 January 1876 -- 27 August 1916 ) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross , the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to ___MASK35___ and Commonwealth forces . Buckingham Palace is the ___MASK93___ residence and administrative headquarters of the reigning monarch of the ___MASK18___ . Located in the City of Westminster , the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality . It has been a focal point for the ___MASK35___ people at times of national rejoicing and mourning .