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      • “Queen Victoria Syndrome” refers to a monarch staying on the throne despite being unpopular. The phrase has its roots in the long reign of Queen Victoria — Queen Elizabeth's great-great-grandmother — who ruled the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 1837 until her death in 1901.
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  2. Nov 15, 2022 · The Netflix drama portrays Queen Elizabeth as an unpopular monarch in the 1990s, drawing comparisons to her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria. But how much of this storyline is true? Find out the origins of the phrase, the polls and the conversations behind the scenes.

    • Lindsay Lowe
  3. Nov 9, 2022 · The Netflix series explores the concept of Queen Victoria Syndrome, which refers to public fatigue with a long-reigning monarch. It also shows how the royal family faced challenges and scandals in the 1990s that affected their public image.

    • Kate Ng
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  4. Nov 9, 2022 · The Crown season 5 shows Queen Elizabeth II having 'Queen Victoria Syndrome' as the public questions the relevancy of the monarchy.

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  5. Nov 9, 2022 · Queen Victoria Syndrome is not to be confused with the blood clotting disease, hemophilia that spread through European royalty, passed down by Queen Victoria. Known as the "grandmother of...

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  6. Aug 31, 2023 · The Crown season 5's premiere episode depicts a poll suggesting Queen Elizabeth II should abdicate in favor of Prince Charles, but this was historically inaccurate. Queen Victoria Syndrome refers to the public's lack of faith in a long-reigning monarch, but the show exaggerated the situation for dramatic effect.

  7. Nov 9, 2022 · The episode explores the public perception of Queen Elizabeth II as out of touch and outdated in 1991, when Prince Charles was seen as a more popular alternative. It also introduces new prime minister John Major, who clashes with the Queen over her expenses.

  8. Nov 10, 2022 · The phrase refers to an aging monarch who is out of touch with the public and resists change. It is used to compare Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles to Queen Victoria and Prince Edward in the first episode of season five.

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