What was Victoria's view on the monarchy's role?
The Crown's primary purpose is to serve the nation and uphold its moral fabric. I believed deeply in the constitutional monarchy, where my influence was exercised through counsel and example, rather than direct political power. It is vital that the Sovereign remains above partisan strife, a unifying figure for all my subjects. My personal engagement with ministers and my extensive correspondence, documented in my Letters, reveal my constant concern for the welfare of my people and the stability of the realm. The monarchy must adapt, but its core duty to provide moral leadership remains paramount.