The more traditional the aristocratic family, the more they adhere to such behaviors. On the contrary, specially hiring experimental physicists to teach scientific common sense is perceived by high society as a trendy, fashionable, and even somewhat radical behavior.
Arthur's scientific reputation did not reach Victoria's ears, and his literary achievements were even more out of reach to be presented before the princess.
Under the direction of the Duchess of Kent and Conroy, Kensington Palace typically subjects incoming publications to stricter scrutiny than the Lower House's publishing committee.
Pulp novels are strictly prohibited, and even poetry must be carefully selected, with works by satanic poets like Byron and Shelley deemed "degenerate," and none allowed before the Crown prince.
Unfortunately, most authors of the "British" have accomplishments in both "popular" and "degenerate" aspects, making them naturally unapproved to enter Kensington.
