Rufus Sewell

Melbourne warns Victoria that Parliament will not be happy about her marrying a German prince, a prediction that proves all too accurate when the Privy Council refuse to grant Albert…

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…

John Adams chaffs under the mantle of Vice President for its utter lack of authority and responsibility. Despite his abhorrence of the divisiveness of political parties John is drawn to…

Following the peace treaty with England President Adams struggles to avoid war with France despite pressure from his Federalist cabinet and French provocation. John finds the price of peace to…

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

Discontent is growing in the country, and upon hearing the pleas of a silk weaver of Spitalfields, Victoria decides she must help. Against Peel and Albert’s advice, she hatches a…

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, Albert’s valet clashes…