- Victoria was deeply devoted to Prince Albert and relied heavily on him for personal support and political advice. When Albert died in December 1861 at the age of 42, likely from typhoid fever or a chronic illness that modern historians still debate, Victoria was devastated. She entered a prolonged period of mourning, wore black clothing for the rest of her life, and dramatically reduced her public appearances. Her withdrawal from public life led critics to question the monarchy’s visibility, while supporters affectionately referred to her as the “Widow of Windsor.”
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