# Lord Salisbury — Queen Victoria character guide

> Lord Salisbury in Queen Victoria by Lytton Strachey.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Salisbury

**First appearance:** 0048-ix-old-age

## Who they are

Conservative Prime Minister in Victoria's later years.

## In the story

### [The Faery and the Prime Minister](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/queen_victoria_se/chapters/iii)

Secretary of State for India who is perturbed by the Queen's initial refusal to delay her departure to Balmoral for the Tsar's visit, and later compliments Disraeli on his 'unrivalled triumph' in persuading her.

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

Became Prime Minister after the 1886 General Election, aligning with Victoria's political views.

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

Mentioned as a Prime Minister whom Victoria asked to sit down, and as a wise counselor during the prosperous decade between her jubilees.

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