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General Charles Grey

Victoria's private secretary and trusted advisor.

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Also known as General Grey

First appearance: vii widowhood

General Charles Grey shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Participates in incognito expeditions, passing as 'Dr.
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In II: Participates in incognito expeditions, passing as 'Dr. Grey'. Later, in III: Wrote an account of Prince Albert's early years under…

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NINapoleon IIIPAPrince AugustusRORobert OwenJBJohn BrownSRSir Robert PeelGCGeneral Charles Grey

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  • Early Court Circle
  • Foreign Monarchs and Favorites
  • Extended Court and Historical Figures
  • Assassins and Reformers

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  • Closing

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