CLEAN : Queen Victoria voice of Britains respectable middle classes

The transcript discusses Queen Victoria's early realization of her future as a monarch, her alignment with middle-class morality, and her retreat from public life after her husband's death, which led to a rise in republicanism. It highlights her role as Empress of India and a symbol of the British Empire. The transcript also compares Victoria's reign with that of Elizabeth II, noting their conscientiousness and strong-mindedness, but contrasting their approaches to political involvement.

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