# What Public Perception and Popularity means in Queen Victoria

> The narrative tracks Victoria's fluctuating public image, from the adulation of her early reign to criticism during her seclusion after Albert's death, and finally to a late-life apotheosis as a revered national symbol.

## Explanation

The narrative tracks Victoria's fluctuating public image, from the adulation of her early reign to criticism during her seclusion after Albert's death, and finally to a late-life apotheosis as a revered national symbol.

The chapter explores how Victoria's popularity fluctuated, from early adulation to criticism during her withdrawal, and eventual revival through jubilees.

The Duke of Kent's use of Creevey to influence political opinion, and the Duke of Wellington's remark about the royal family's unpopularity in the Commons, underscore the importance of public and parliamentary perception.

The shift in Victoria's status from protégée of an opposition clique to symbol of middle-class victory reflects the importance of public perception and political popularity.

Victoria's upbringing is shaped by the need to appeal to public opinion, with the Duchess aligning with liberal causes and the child's tactful reply to George IV highlighting early awareness of public image.

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