The English queen who shares the same name as a variety of plum is Queen Victoria. The Victoria plum is a popular type of sweet plum that was first cultivated in England during the Victorian era, hence the name. The queen was known for her love of gardening and it is believed that she herself planted a Victoria plum tree at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight. Today, Victoria plums are still widely grown and enjoyed, and are often used in baking and making jams and preserves.