Queen Victoria's View on England during the Victorian Era

I am quite sad regarding my country at the moment. The newspapers have been calling this new era the "Victorian Era". While I should be flattered, I find myself sad. This era has brought nothing but trouble into my life. I was much happier during the Regency period. Britain has become much more Democratic during this time. I am proud of the Reform Bill of 1832, which has allowed more people to vote. I am also proud to state that this time period is the most prosperous period of British history. There is tremendous economic growth and lots of free trade. These are great reforms for my country, but my personal life has been in shambles. I have isolated myself from the rest of the world in order to properly mourn the death of my husband. So, I have left England at the mercy of two alternating Prime Ministers: Gladstone and Disraeli. I am very fond of the tory Disraeli and his Big England Policy, but I cannot stand the whig Gladstone and his Little England policy. I hope Disraeli will be more popular with the English people, as well. He will do great things for this country, including the expansion of our borders.