A Girl Adopted by the Queen Had to Return to Africa

Remember Queen Victoria, the British monarch who once ruled the biggest empire in the world The time of her reign was the Victorian Era, people donned Victorian fashion, and buildings were constructed with distinctive Victorian architecture. But theres one thing not many people know about the Queen: she once adopted an African girl, thus saving her life In 1850, a British emissary arrived in Dahomey. Buying and selling captives were still common in this West African kingdom. In fact, its ruler, King Ghezo, was known to capture people from rival tribes. Thats why Captain Frederick E. Forbes of the Royal Navy was sent there to carry out this noble mission. During his stay, the African king introduced him to one of his most valuable prisoners. And it a 7yearold girl named Aina. TIMESTAMPS: Enslaved princess 0:59 A gift for Queen Victoria 1:28 The new life of the girl 3:27 Her marriage 6:11 Why she had to return to Africa 7:59