# King Leopold — The English Constitution character guide

> King Leopold in The English Constitution by Walter Bagehot.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Leopold

**First appearance:** 0005-ii-the-monarchy

## Who they are

First king of the Belgians, uncle of Queen Victoria.

## Relationships

### [George III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_english_constitution_se/characters/george_iii)

_family_

George III and King Leopold were related by marriage, with Leopold being an uncle to Queen Victoria, George III's granddaughter.

### [Queen Anne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_english_constitution_se/characters/queen_anne)

_family_

King Leopold was the uncle of Queen Anne's husband Prince George of Denmark, making them in-laws.

### [Prince Albert](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_english_constitution_se/characters/prince_albert)

_family_

King Leopold was the uncle of Prince Albert, serving as a mentor and father figure after Albert's father's death.

### [Lord Palmerston](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_english_constitution_se/characters/lord_palmerston)

_professional_

King Leopold and Lord Palmerston corresponded frequently on diplomatic matters, maintaining a pragmatic alliance.

## In the story

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

Mentioned as a founder of a dynasty, not to be relied upon for a hereditary series of useful limited monarchs.

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