# Duke of Wellington — Queen Victoria character guide

> Duke of Wellington in Queen Victoria by Lytton Strachey.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Duke of Wellington, the Duke

**First appearance:** 0013-iii-lord-melbourne

## Who they are

Military hero and elder statesman who served as a mentor to Victoria.

## Relationships

### [Queen Victoria](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/queen_victoria_se/characters/queen_victoria)

_professional_

The aging military hero who served as a reliable advisor and occasional mediator in political crises.

### [Queen Victoria](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/queen_victoria_se/characters/queen_victoria)

_professional_

The aging military hero who served as a reliable advisor and occasional mediator in political crises.

### [Queen Victoria](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/queen_victoria_se/characters/queen_victoria)

_professional_

The aging military hero who served as a reliable advisor and occasional mediator in political crises.

## In the story

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

Mentioned as being amused by the Duke of Kent's candid conversation with Creevey, and later commenting on the royal family's unpopularity in the House of Commons.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/queen_victoria_se/chapters/iv)

Appears in anecdotes about the Duke of Kent's fussiness, calling him 'the Corporal' and amusing himself at Mr. Creevey's expense.

### [Lord Melbourne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/queen_victoria_se/chapters/iii-lord-melbourne)

Venerable statesman who tries to mediate the dispute but is outfaced by the Queen.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/queen_victoria_se/chapters/i)

Among those filled with astonishment and admiration at Victoria's first Council.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/queen_victoria_se/chapters/vi)

Consulted on the awkward question of Sir James Clark's position; advises that Sir James must stay to avoid a public enquiry.

### [The Bedchamber Crisis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/queen_victoria_se/chapters/vii)

Advises the Queen to send for Peel; unable to sway her during the crisis.

### [Happiness and Turmoil](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/queen_victoria_se/chapters/viii)

Acts as mediator between Victoria and the Duchess of Kent, and helps remove Sir John Conroy from the household.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/queen_victoria_se/chapters/vii)

Seen walking arm in arm with Lord Anglesey at the opening.

### [V: Lord Palmerston](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/queen_victoria_se/chapters/v-lord-palmerston)

Addressed by Albert in 1850 regarding the Prince's constitutional role and duties.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/queen_victoria_se/chapters/iii)

Addressed by Albert in 1850 regarding the Prince's duties and constitutional position.

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

His death is noted; Victoria reflects on his loyalty and service, and recalls that he stood as godfather to her son Arthur.

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