Victoria

Upon the death of her uncle King William IV, Queen Victoria faces reckless accusations, scandal with Lord Melbourne and her mother's political games.

Reeling from Melbourne's resignation as Prime Minister, Victoria hatches a daring plot to bring him back that risk her crown and the monarchy itself.

Victoria's uncle, Leopold, the king of Belgium, pressures her to marry her German cousin, Prince Albert, complicating her pursuit of Lord Melbourne.

Victoria and Albert's clashing personalities cause immediate friction between the young royals. Will her feelings change when he saves her beloved dog?

Conservative parliamentarians are against the royal engagement because Albert is German, and the privy council denies him an official title.

Victoria helps her aunt overcome the conventions that prevent her from coming to court, while Albert impresses with a speech at an abolitionist group.

Victoria is pregnant and nominates Albert as regent, should she die in childbirth. Politicians respond by giving rein to anti-German prejudice.

As Victoria's pregnancy progresses, political intrigue and xenophobic sentiments intensify. Albert expresses concern about his wife's safety.