Queen Victoria · Character
Queen Adelaide
Widow of William IV, who had a strained relationship with Victoria.
minor
Also known as Poor Queen Adelaide
First appearance: i antecedents
Queen Adelaide shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Amiable and disappointed, she tries to smooth over the King's conflicts with the Duchess and writes affectionate letters to Victoria.
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- Other
Character groups
- Extended Court and Historical Figures
- Early Court Circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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