Queen Victoria School of the Boer Wars, and after her death it was thought fit to name it in her memory. With the support of former politician Robert Cranston, money was raised from Scottish servicemen and the people of Scotland to complete the project. Queen Victoria School was opened on 28 September 1908 by King Edward VII. The Chapel was completed in 1910 and is Scotland’s memorial to Queen Victoria. Girls were admitted for 1996-97 academic year into all years and the first female senior monitor, Victoria Harris, was elected in 1999. Originally only sons (and subsequently daughters) of Scottish Service personnel were
MS Queen Victoria Although the ship burns heavy fuel, it uses low-sulphur fuel in certain jurisdictions. MS Queen Victoria MS "Queen Victoria (QV") is a Vista-class cruise ship operated by the Cunard Line and is named after the British Monarch Queen Victoria. "Queen Victoria" is of the same basic design as other Vista-class cruise ships including "Queen Elizabeth". The external and internal designs are more in keeping with Cunard's style and at , and is the smallest of Cunard's ships in operation. "Queen Victoria"s facilities include seven restaurants, thirteen bars, three swimming pools, a ballroom, and a theatre. Unlike many previous Cunard ships,