# Duke of York — Queen Victoria character guide

> Duke of York in Queen Victoria by Lytton Strachey.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** York

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

## Who they are

Victoria's uncle, known for military scandals.

## In the story

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

Divides his life between London and a country house; married to the Princess Royal of Prussia with no children.

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

Died in 1827, leaving debts and unfinished Stafford House.

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