Victoria's self-imposed isolation from the public diminished the popularity of the monarchy, and encouraged the growth of the republican movement. She did undertake her official government duties, yet chose to remain secluded in her royal residences—Windsor Castle, Osborne House, and the private estate in Scotland that she and Albert had acquired in 1847, Balmoral Castle. In March 1864, a protester stuck a notice on the railings of Buckingham Palace that announced "these commanding premises to be let or sold in consequence of the late occupant's declining business". Her uncle Leopold wrote to her advising her to appear in public. She agreed to visit the gardens of the Royal Horticultural Society at Kensington and take a drive through London in an open carriage. COUNT 14
QSN1 When Victoria isolated herself from the public, what movement began to grow? ANS1 the republican movement QSN2 Where did Victoria isolate herself? ANS2 in her royal residences QSN3 What was the name of the private Estate in Scotland that Albert and Victoria purchased? ANS3 Balmoral Castle QSN4 What year did the Queen and Albert purchase Balmoral Castle? ANS4 1847 QSN5 What year did a protester attach a note to the door at Buckingham Palace saying it was to be sold? ANS5 1864 QSN6 What private estate did Victoria aquire with Albert in 1847? ANS6 Balmoral Castle QSN7 Where did a protector put a notice because of Queen Victoria's lack of public appearances in March of 1864? ANS7 Buckingham Palace QSN8 Where did Victoria visit after Leopold advised her to make more public appearances?  ANS8 the gardens of the Royal Horticultural Society at Kensington QSN9 What movement gained popularity due to the lack of Victoria appearing in public?  ANS9 republican movement QSN10 What was a major reason Victoria's monarchy was not as popular as some others? ANS10 self-imposed isolation from the public QSN11 What did Victoria's isolation give way to? ANS11 the growth of the republican movement QSN12 Who advised Vicotria to begin appaering in public? ANS12 Her uncle Leopold QSN13 Where did Victoria visit to become more in the public view? ANS13 Royal Horticultural Society at Kensington QSN14 What else did Victoria do to try to return her former public image? ANS14 take a drive through London in an open carriage