Albert Victor though, Alexandra's eldest son was even less suited to be king than George V. For someone not raised in the role of heir, George V did a fine job. Also, since monarchy was constituentional in England, there was less to prepare George or Albert Victor for than was the case with Vicky and Minnie, both of whose sons had more political power when they attained the throne. I think George V's mother Alexandra believed that she did her best- not sure about Minnie. Vicky tried as hard as she could, but circumstances were against her.
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