When Queen Victoria commented, “in general such things were done the other way,” what did she mean?
A) She had to arrange payment for the wedding; usually the groom’s family paid.
B) She had to establish Albert’s role as king; traditionally Parliament did that.
C) She had to choose the wedding rings; traditionally the groom chose those.
D) She had to ask Albert to marry her; usually the man asked the woman.
The correct answer is D) She had to ask Albert to marry her; usually the man asked the woman.
Explanation: Queen Victoria’s comment reflects her role in proposing to Prince Albert, which was unconventional at the time. Traditionally, it was the man who proposed marriage, so her action was a reversal of societal norms. This illustrates her strong feelings for Albert and her departure from established customs.