# Duke of Clarence — Queen Victoria character guide

> Duke of Clarence in Queen Victoria by Lytton Strachey.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Clarence

**First appearance:** 0002-i-antecedents

## Who they are

Victoria's uncle, later William IV.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/queen_victoria_se/chapters/ii)

Lived with Mrs. Jordan, had a large family, but later separated; no legitimate offspring.

### [Chapter III: The Duke of Kent's Dilemma](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/queen_victoria_se/chapters/iii)

The elder brother whose potential marriage is discussed as a prior claim; the Duke of Kent defers to him but prepares to act if Clarence does not.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/queen_victoria_se/chapters/ii)

Mentioned as the 'terrible uncle' and 'hideous embodiment of reaction', a sinister figure whose potential succession threatens liberal hopes.

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