# Queen Victoria — Poetry character guide

> Queen Victoria in Poetry by James McIntyre.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Queen, Victoria

**First appearance:** 0001-reminiscences

## Who they are

The British monarch, referenced in the poems.

## In the story

### [Welcome to the Prince of Wales](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/welcome-to-the-prince-of-wales)

Implied as the mother of the Prince of Wales, the future king.

### [Patriotic Ode](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/patriotic-ode)

Referenced as the Queen around whom the nation rallies.

### [Departed Statesmen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/departed-statesmen)

Implied as the sovereign under whom these statesmen served.

### [Wars in Queen Victoria’s Reign](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/wars-in-queen-victoria-s-reign)

Reigning monarch during the wars described in the poem.

### [Prince Charlie's Grandsons](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/prince-charlie-s-grandsons)

Her visit to Balmoral Castle shifted Highland loyalty from the Stuarts to the Crown.

### [Halloween](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/halloween)

Mentioned as celebrating Halloween at Balmoral Castle in the old world tradition.

### [Lorne and Louise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/lorne-and-louise)

Mentioned as the mother of Princess Louise, emphasizing her royal authority.

### [Northwest Rebellion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/northwest-rebellion)

Implied as the sovereign of Canada, the 'young fair land' that commands respect.

### [Queen’s Jubilee Ode](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/queen-s-jubilee-ode)

Honored as the monarch celebrating fifty years on the throne, described as a graceful girl who endured joy and sorrow, including the death of Prince Albert.

### [Bear and Whale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/bear-and-whale)

Implied as the British whale, content to be the greatest monarch of the sea.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/characters/queen_victoria
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/characters