In 1838, at the age of 18, young princess Alexandrina’s life is transformed when she ascends the throne of Great Britain and becomes Queen Victoria. Suddenly finding herself freed of…

Lord Melbourne’s resignation as Prime Minister leaves Victoria devastated. As Lord Melbourne’s popularity in the house wanes, the Tories eagerly await their imminent triumph, while the Duke of Cumberland views it…

A Chartist uprising in Newport underlines the instability of the monarchy. King Leopold suggests to Victoria that she consider Prince Albert as a possible consort, a development that results in the…

A heavily pregnant Victoria is frustrated by both Albert and her mother’s attempts to confine her to the Palace. Cumberland arrives in London, hoping that Victoria may die in childbirth,…