When Prince Albert died at the age of 42 Britain was the most powerful nation in the world, largely due to his influence. One of many suitors proposed for the then 20-year-old Queen Victoria, their early marriage saw him in a subservient role, barely allowed to put stamps on the Queen’s letters. More @Wikipedia
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