Victoria and Albert's first meeting is a well-known and oft-romanticized story. The two first met on a rainy day in 1836 when Victoria was just 17 years old and Albert was 16. Victoria's uncle, Leopold I of Belgium, had been hoping to arrange a marriage between the two cousins for some time, and he had invited Albert and his brother to visit the British court.

When Victoria first saw Albert, she was immediately struck by his good looks and his charming personality. In her diary, she described him as "extremely handsome" and "very amiable." Albert was similarly taken with Victoria, writing to his grandmother that he had "never seen anyone more charming and more beautiful."

Despite the immediate attraction between the two, it would take several more years for their relationship to develop into a romantic one. In the meantime, Victoria became Queen of England in 1837, after the death of her uncle, King William IV. Over the next few years, Victoria and Albert saw each other on several occasions, including a trip to Germany in 1839 where they spent several weeks together.

It wasn't until 1840 that Victoria and Albert's relationship took a decisive turn. In October of that year, Albert came to visit Victoria in England, and the two quickly fell in love. By December, they were engaged.

The decision to get married was not an easy one. Victoria's advisors were initially opposed to the match, as they feared that Albert would interfere in political affairs. However, Victoria was determined to marry Albert, and eventually, her advisors relented.

Victoria and Albert were married on February 10, 1840, in the Chapel Royal at St. James's Palace. The wedding was a lavish affair, and it was attended by many members of European royalty. The couple's marriage was a happy one, and they went on to have nine children together.

Victoria and Albert's wedding day was a grand affair, befitting the union of two powerful European monarchs. The wedding took place on February 10, 1840, at the Chapel Royal in St. James's Palace, London.

The wedding ceremony began at one o'clock in the afternoon, and Victoria wore a white satin and lace gown with a long train. She also wore a diamond and sapphire brooch, which Albert had given her as a wedding gift. Albert wore a Field Marshal's uniform and a sash and star of the Order of the Garter.

The ceremony was performed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, and it was attended by many members of the British royal family, as well as by foreign royalty, diplomats, and dignitaries. The wedding was also broadcast across Europe, and it was watched by millions of people.

After the ceremony, Victoria and Albert rode in a procession through the streets of London to Buckingham Palace. Thousands of people lined the streets to see the newlyweds, and the couple received a warm welcome wherever they went.

At Buckingham Palace, a grand reception was held, attended by over 2,000 guests. The wedding cake was 9 feet in circumference and weighed over 300 pounds. The couple danced the waltz together, a relatively new dance at the time, and it was reported that they were very much in love.

As for Albert's title, he was initially given the title of Prince Consort. This was a new title, created especially for him, as there was no precedent for the husband of a queen to hold a royal title. However, the title of Prince Consort gave Albert the same status as a prince, and it allowed him to take an active role in the affairs of state.