Victoria

Lord Melbournes resignation as Prime Minister leaves Victoria devastated. As Lord Melbournes popularity in the house wanes, the Tories eagerly await their imminent triumph, while the Duke of Cumberland views it as a chance to prey on his nieces vulnerability.

Prince Albert arrives in England for the first time, and he and Victoria take an instant dislike to each other in an awkward first encounter. Below stairs, Alberts valet clashes with the royal servants, while Skerrett is visited by a girl in need of money.

Albert feels he needs a greater role in public affairs, and becomes involved in the anti-slavery movement. Victoria matches wills with the Duke of Sussex to see that her husband is granted more respect, while Skerrett faces a dilemma when she realises that the only person who can save her cousin and child from certain death is the man she trusts the least.

A heavily pregnant Victoria is frustrated by both Albert and her mothers attempts to confine her to the Palace. Cumberland arrives in London, hoping that Victoria may die in childbirth, as he is still the heir Presumptive. Determined to show herself in public, Victoria goes for a drive and is accosted by an unhinged admirer, desperate to free her from her ‘German tyrant. Whilst Victoria is taken aback, she is resolute that it will not frighten her and despite Alberts misgiving, goes out again.

Victoria realises that she is pregnant again, and her equilibrium is threatened by Alberts burgeoning friendship with female mathematician Ada Lovelace.

The royal court celebrates the birth of the Queens second child, but Victoria alone is unhappy as she struggles to bond with her newborn son. A crisis compels Albert to return to Coburg, separating the couple for the first time since their wedding. Skerrett makes a disastrous mistake, while Drummonds relationship with Lord Alfred comes under threat.

The queen is horrified by news of famine sweeping Ireland, and tries to persuade the government to take action. However, Peel is reluctant to get involved, fearing that sending aid will destabilise his own party. The crisis soon strikes at the heart of the royal household, while a determined Reverend turns up on Victorias doorstep, demanding help for his parish.

Albert resents Lehzens influence over the queen, and fears she is putting the health of their child at risk. The prince also unwittingly creates problems for Peel, who is facing the most important battle of his political career as he takes a stand against the corn laws, only to find that Albert has played into their enemies hands. When tragedy strikes, personal and political sacrifices must be made. Last in the series.

Revolution sweeps across Europe and pressure builds on Victoria with new arrivals at the Palace.

At Osborne House, Albert relishes the opportunity to spend time with the family away from London, but Victoria is desperate to get back to the Palace and the business of politics.

After an assassination attempt, the Royal household visit Ireland. Intrigue, conflict and romance all blossom during a stay at the Palmerston estate.

Albert and Palmerston put their reputations on the line, and Victoria must fight against her better judgment to decide where to place her allegiance.