![]() ![]() One of the first men Victoria found herself in conflict with before ascending the throne was her advisor Sir John Conroy, who conspired with the young princess’ mother the Duchess of Kent, to gain influence once Victoria became Queen. Victoria’s formidable personality saw her undergo a battle of wills with guardians and politicians from the day she became Queen. She was the fifth in line to the throne and became heir presumptive to her uncle George IV after both her father, Prince Edward and grandfather King George III died within a year of each other.īrought up in a world of manipulative men, Victoria married a controlling husband, Prince Albert at just 21 years of age. ![]() ![]() Woman in a man’s world: The prime ministers loved and detested ![]()
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