A therapist from the Midwest, known for her mullet, tattoos, and nose piercings, is being linked by British historians to a romantic connection with Queen Victoria. Angela Webb Millinkovich, who hails from Minnesota, is being considered as a potential descendant of the British monarch’s affair with her loyal aide, John Brown, according to recent claims.
In her 40s, Webb-Milinkovich doesn’t have the traditional look of royalty, but she’s open to taking a DNA test to verify her lineage. The theory seems to resonate with her, though she admits she can’t affirm it as fact.
Webb-Milinkovich shared that her family has long held the story of a romantic bond between John Brown and Queen Victoria. After the passing of her husband, Albert, it’s said that Victoria grew close to her dedicated aide.
She recounted a tale of a boat trip the two took, which supposedly resulted in the birth of a child, who then became part of Webb-Milinkovich’s ancestry. There are whispers that her great-grandmother, Mary Ann Brown, was the child of this covert liaison.
The relationship between Victoria and Brown sparked significant gossip in England, leading to a Swiss newspaper suggesting they had clandestinely wed in 1866. Even after Brown’s death in 1883, Victoria honored him by dedicating a book to him and requested to be buried with his photographs.
This intriguing story inspired the 1997 film titled *Mrs. Brown*. While many historians have dismissed the narrative, Fern Riddell claims to have uncovered new evidence supporting the alleged affair.
Among the findings is a cast of Brown’s hands made at the queen’s request soon after his death, as well as excerpts from a secret diary documenting their professed love. Riddell emphasized that their relationship has often been minimized in historical accounts.
She expressed hope that John Brown might get his rightful place in history as Victoria’s true partner for two decades, which she detailed in her book, *Victoria’s Secret*.
