1 00:00:00,010 --> 00:00:03,230 The Queen is expecting again. Don't think she's too happy about it. 2 00:00:03,280 --> 00:00:05,590 It's so soon, it's so soon after Vicky. 3 00:00:05,640 --> 00:00:07,590 She don't know what it means to be hungry. 4 00:00:07,640 --> 00:00:09,670 They don't need balls, they need bread. 5 00:00:09,720 --> 00:00:12,030 Do you want to feel ashamed of your birthplace? 6 00:00:12,080 --> 00:00:14,310 If you had not spent so much on your hobbies, 7 00:00:14,360 --> 00:00:15,950 then I wouldn't need to be. 8 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:18,270 It might be best if he does go back to Coburg. 9 00:00:18,320 --> 00:00:19,870 I wanted to say goodbye. 10 00:00:19,920 --> 00:00:22,190 I do not trust my father to behave without me. 11 00:00:22,240 --> 00:00:24,590 How could he just walk in off the street? 12 00:00:24,640 --> 00:00:27,030 Your happiness means everything to me. 13 00:00:27,080 --> 00:00:29,990 Everything changes. Except us. 14 00:00:30,040 --> 00:00:34,040 ? Gloriana 15 00:00:36,200 --> 00:00:41,560 ? Hallelujah 16 00:00:42,760 --> 00:00:48,350 ? Gloriana 17 00:00:48,400 --> 00:00:53,400 ? Hallelujah 18 00:00:55,200 --> 00:00:58,470 ? Gloriana 19 00:00:58,520 --> 00:01:02,070 ? Hallelujah 20 00:01:02,120 --> 00:01:07,920 ? Hallelujah ? 21 00:01:24,160 --> 00:01:25,280 Your Majesty! 22 00:01:27,960 --> 00:01:28,760 Your Majesty... 23 00:01:30,520 --> 00:01:32,320 Is that really necessary? 24 00:01:34,600 --> 00:01:36,750 - No! No! - You'll be fine, you'll be fine... 25 00:01:36,800 --> 00:01:39,070 Victoria. Victoria, look at me. Look at me. 26 00:01:39,120 --> 00:01:42,510 Look at me. It will be over soon, I promise. 27 00:01:42,560 --> 00:01:45,350 - I promise. - You're going to be fine. 28 00:01:45,400 --> 00:01:47,000 You'll be fine. 29 00:01:56,400 --> 00:01:58,400 Gentlemen... 30 00:01:59,600 --> 00:02:01,600 .. we have a Prince of Wales. 31 00:02:09,240 --> 00:02:11,240 Isn't he beautiful? 32 00:02:16,720 --> 00:02:18,720 All babies look like frogs to me. 33 00:02:36,440 --> 00:02:39,710 Ah, guten Abend, mein Leiben. 34 00:02:42,480 --> 00:02:44,480 Liebchen... 35 00:03:13,840 --> 00:03:18,070 ? Du holde Kunst 36 00:03:18,120 --> 00:03:22,560 ? In wieviel grauen Stunden 37 00:03:23,800 --> 00:03:28,590 ? Wo mich des Lebens wilder 38 00:03:28,640 --> 00:03:31,310 ? Kreis umstrickt 39 00:03:35,840 --> 00:03:40,470 ? Hast du mein Herz 40 00:03:40,520 --> 00:03:45,480 ? Zu warmer Lieb' entzunden 41 00:03:46,640 --> 00:03:50,790 ? Hast mich in eine 42 00:03:50,840 --> 00:03:55,070 ? Bessere Welt... 43 00:03:59,120 --> 00:04:02,960 ? Entruckt 44 00:04:05,160 --> 00:04:09,790 ? In eine bessere Welt 45 00:04:09,840 --> 00:04:14,760 ? Entruckt ? 46 00:04:41,880 --> 00:04:45,070 It's Her Majesty's senior dresser, as I live and breathe. 47 00:04:45,120 --> 00:04:47,390 Welcome to our humble abode. 48 00:04:47,440 --> 00:04:50,440 I came as soon as I could. You said it was urgent. 49 00:04:51,960 --> 00:04:53,950 It's not...? 50 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:58,830 No, she's better now. The doctor gave her some medicine. 51 00:04:58,880 --> 00:04:59,890 Thank God. 52 00:05:01,440 --> 00:05:03,720 Ssh. It's all right, Emily. It's all right. 53 00:05:06,360 --> 00:05:08,350 This is MY medicine. 54 00:05:08,400 --> 00:05:10,400 Is that right? 55 00:05:14,800 --> 00:05:16,800 What is it that you want, Eliza? 56 00:05:17,840 --> 00:05:20,720 I wonder, when I have so much (!) 57 00:05:22,880 --> 00:05:25,000 The Prince has put up our wages. 58 00:05:26,720 --> 00:05:28,720 So... 59 00:05:29,760 --> 00:05:31,760 .. there's a bit more than usual. 60 00:05:33,760 --> 00:05:35,760 Aren't I the lucky one (?) 61 00:05:41,320 --> 00:05:45,160 What a strong face you have, my little man. 62 00:05:46,440 --> 00:05:48,440 You will be king one day, you know. 63 00:05:51,560 --> 00:05:53,560 Albert... 64 00:06:02,280 --> 00:06:06,230 As your dear father said about you, plump as a partridge. 65 00:06:06,280 --> 00:06:08,280 Mm. 66 00:06:12,280 --> 00:06:14,270 The boy Jones. 67 00:06:14,320 --> 00:06:16,600 It's in the Morning Chronicle. Right there. 68 00:06:19,000 --> 00:06:21,390 He didn't go to the papers himself did he, Mr Penge? 69 00:06:21,440 --> 00:06:23,110 No, but someone else did 70 00:06:23,160 --> 00:06:27,280 and whoever it was is a traitor to Queen and country. 71 00:06:30,600 --> 00:06:32,670 The informant must be in the household. 72 00:06:32,720 --> 00:06:34,920 Why would anyone be doing that? 73 00:06:43,920 --> 00:06:47,710 It does seem now it has been advertised to the entire world 74 00:06:47,760 --> 00:06:50,310 that the palace is not safe. 75 00:06:50,360 --> 00:06:52,360 Not safe? 76 00:06:53,800 --> 00:06:55,470 He was just a little boy, Albert. 77 00:06:55,520 --> 00:06:58,400 Our family is entitled to its privacy. 78 00:07:00,200 --> 00:07:02,440 From Coburg, Your Royal Highness. 79 00:07:36,400 --> 00:07:38,400 Albert... 80 00:07:44,160 --> 00:07:46,160 Your father? 81 00:07:52,520 --> 00:07:55,320 I have to make the necessary arrangements. 82 00:08:06,440 --> 00:08:08,430 Drummond. 83 00:08:08,480 --> 00:08:11,000 What brings you to this corner of the palace? 84 00:08:13,800 --> 00:08:15,800 A dark day for the Prince. 85 00:08:16,800 --> 00:08:19,430 I wonder if the Queen might accompany him to the funeral. 86 00:08:19,480 --> 00:08:24,150 I think not. The Queen has been... out of sorts since the birth. 87 00:08:24,200 --> 00:08:27,100 I would have thought she'd be happy to have secured an heir. 88 00:08:28,040 --> 00:08:31,720 I suppose we shall never understand the fairer sex, will we? 89 00:08:35,280 --> 00:08:37,830 As I'm sure you know, I leave for Coburg this afternoon. 90 00:08:37,880 --> 00:08:41,030 In my absence, I am relying on you to find out 91 00:08:41,080 --> 00:08:44,280 who informed the Morning Chronicle about the palace intruder. 92 00:08:46,140 --> 00:08:47,950 But it could have been any of the palace staff. 93 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:50,790 There are hundreds of them. How could I possibly find out -- 94 00:08:50,840 --> 00:08:54,400 I am relying on you, Baroness, to find the culprit. 95 00:08:56,280 --> 00:08:59,640 Otherwise all of the staff here will have to be replaced. 96 00:09:01,080 --> 00:09:05,080 You included. The Royal household must be trustworthy. 97 00:09:06,240 --> 00:09:08,240 Yes, Your Royal Highness. 98 00:09:09,560 --> 00:09:14,040 One of you has sold this private information to the public. 99 00:09:15,080 --> 00:09:18,350 I will find out who has betrayed the Queen's trust. 100 00:09:18,400 --> 00:09:21,350 If you know anything about who did this, 101 00:09:21,400 --> 00:09:23,840 it is your obligation to tell me. 102 00:09:25,160 --> 00:09:27,160 Immediately. 103 00:09:45,000 --> 00:09:46,990 Where have you been? 104 00:09:47,040 --> 00:09:49,200 Nowhere in particular. 105 00:09:50,960 --> 00:09:53,460 I've asked Lehzen to prepare my trunks for Coburg. 106 00:09:54,520 --> 00:09:56,510 Oh, my love, I... 107 00:09:56,560 --> 00:09:58,550 I think I should travel alone. 108 00:09:58,600 --> 00:10:01,430 We've never spent a night apart since we married. 109 00:10:01,480 --> 00:10:03,830 I fear it is too soon after your confinement. 110 00:10:03,880 --> 00:10:05,870 But I want to be with you. 111 00:10:05,920 --> 00:10:09,720 Victoria, you have not quite been yourself since the baby arrived. 112 00:10:11,080 --> 00:10:14,000 I do not want you to make such a melancholy journey. 113 00:10:15,120 --> 00:10:17,120 Stay here with the children. 114 00:10:18,240 --> 00:10:20,240 Recover your strength. 115 00:10:43,200 --> 00:10:44,870 I wish I could go with him. 116 00:10:44,920 --> 00:10:47,200 He will manage without you, Majesty. 117 00:10:50,760 --> 00:10:52,760 I know he will. 118 00:11:03,440 --> 00:11:05,750 - Oh! - I am sorry. 119 00:11:05,800 --> 00:11:07,790 No. No, no, no. 120 00:11:07,840 --> 00:11:09,840 My fault. 121 00:11:10,920 --> 00:11:13,790 You are looking prosperous these days. Is that real gold? 122 00:11:13,840 --> 00:11:17,000 Well... do I seem like the kind of man who'd wear pinchbeck? 123 00:11:18,280 --> 00:11:21,630 No. I think you'd prefer the genuine article. 124 00:11:21,680 --> 00:11:23,920 You're right there, Nancy. 125 00:11:41,560 --> 00:11:43,790 I didn't know what to expect. 126 00:11:43,840 --> 00:11:46,110 He looks so calm. 127 00:11:46,160 --> 00:11:48,480 More than he ever did when he was alive. 128 00:11:51,560 --> 00:11:55,870 I-I received a letter from him the day before. 129 00:11:55,920 --> 00:11:57,910 Was he asking for money? 130 00:11:57,960 --> 00:12:00,860 He was asking me to name the baby after him. 131 00:12:02,600 --> 00:12:04,590 But it was too late. 132 00:12:04,640 --> 00:12:07,000 You chose the right name for your son, Albert. 133 00:12:12,040 --> 00:12:14,040 I came as soon as I could. 134 00:12:18,600 --> 00:12:21,630 We are orphans now, you and I. 135 00:12:21,680 --> 00:12:24,710 Not quite orphans, my dear boys. 136 00:12:24,760 --> 00:12:26,760 Uncle Leopold. 137 00:12:43,600 --> 00:12:45,590 Vicky, why must you always be moving? 138 00:12:45,640 --> 00:12:48,480 Children of her age have little understanding, ma'am. 139 00:12:50,560 --> 00:12:52,240 I know. 140 00:12:53,280 --> 00:12:56,000 Look, ma'am, little Prince Albert is smiling. 141 00:13:01,200 --> 00:13:03,190 Lehzen. 142 00:13:03,240 --> 00:13:05,230 Has the mail arrived from Coburg? 143 00:13:05,280 --> 00:13:07,790 Usually takes a week, ma'am. 144 00:13:07,840 --> 00:13:10,910 Never mind, ma'am. As my late husband used to say, 145 00:13:10,960 --> 00:13:13,280 absence makes the heart grow fonder. 146 00:13:15,920 --> 00:13:18,480 My son is a fine fellow. 147 00:13:19,880 --> 00:13:24,870 Victoria, usually she wishes to be a part of everything, 148 00:13:24,920 --> 00:13:28,550 but now it is as if she does not care any more. 149 00:13:28,600 --> 00:13:30,590 You miss the fighting? 150 00:13:30,640 --> 00:13:32,640 I miss her spirit. 151 00:13:35,960 --> 00:13:37,960 That tree. 152 00:13:39,560 --> 00:13:41,550 This seems familiar. 153 00:13:41,600 --> 00:13:43,630 I dared you to climb up it. 154 00:13:43,680 --> 00:13:45,310 Did I? 155 00:13:45,360 --> 00:13:46,950 You took some persuading. 156 00:13:47,000 --> 00:13:49,400 Papa had forbidden it. 157 00:13:50,800 --> 00:13:53,480 The last time I spoke with him, Ernest... 158 00:13:54,760 --> 00:13:56,760 .. I was not kind. 159 00:13:59,360 --> 00:14:01,360 For that to be the last time... 160 00:14:03,400 --> 00:14:05,510 Did anyone tell you how he died? 161 00:14:05,560 --> 00:14:06,960 Seizure. 162 00:14:08,040 --> 00:14:11,480 It was more... interesting than that. 163 00:14:13,680 --> 00:14:17,840 You see, he was in the arms of his dearest friend, Liesel. 164 00:14:20,600 --> 00:14:22,590 You should be pleased, Albert. 165 00:14:23,140 --> 00:14:25,460 He died doing what he loved. 166 00:14:36,600 --> 00:14:39,830 Mr Brunel's tunnel has taken over 20 years to build. 167 00:14:39,880 --> 00:14:43,320 When opened, it will make crossing the Thames infinitely quicker. 168 00:14:45,360 --> 00:14:47,510 I expect you would like to attend an event 169 00:14:47,560 --> 00:14:49,550 of such national significance, ma'am? 170 00:14:49,600 --> 00:14:51,600 I... 171 00:14:54,160 --> 00:14:56,160 I can't. 172 00:14:58,440 --> 00:15:01,120 Perhaps you might take a look at this, ma'am? 173 00:15:11,480 --> 00:15:13,600 What are all those people doing down there? 174 00:15:15,600 --> 00:15:18,080 They are walking beneath the water, ma'am. 175 00:15:30,960 --> 00:15:32,950 Well! 176 00:15:33,000 --> 00:15:34,880 I shall keep it. 177 00:15:36,680 --> 00:15:40,080 Nonetheless, I... I cannot attend. 178 00:16:14,440 --> 00:16:17,560 So this is why you're always too busy to see me. 179 00:16:19,640 --> 00:16:21,680 I'm surprised you're not in the nursery. 180 00:16:26,160 --> 00:16:29,520 When you were a child, I could never bear to be apart from you. 181 00:16:32,720 --> 00:16:34,720 Babies are so easy to love. 182 00:16:44,040 --> 00:16:46,040 ~ 183 00:17:49,600 --> 00:17:51,790 I told you in confidence, Eliza. 184 00:17:51,840 --> 00:17:53,750 No such thing, Nancy. 185 00:17:53,800 --> 00:17:55,800 No such thing. 186 00:17:56,800 --> 00:18:01,230 I care more about putting shoes on her feet than keeping your secrets. 187 00:18:01,280 --> 00:18:04,550 If this is traced back to me, I'll lose my place. 188 00:18:04,600 --> 00:18:07,440 Then you should have kept your mouth shut, Nancy. 189 00:18:25,320 --> 00:18:27,470 Your mother was so young. 190 00:18:27,520 --> 00:18:29,520 So lovely. 191 00:18:31,240 --> 00:18:33,230 And so unhappy. 192 00:18:33,280 --> 00:18:35,270 Hm. 193 00:18:35,320 --> 00:18:38,630 Well, she would have to be, to leave her children behind. 194 00:18:38,680 --> 00:18:41,320 My brother was not an easy man to live with. 195 00:18:43,000 --> 00:18:48,360 And I... did my best to be a friend to her. 196 00:18:50,000 --> 00:18:53,360 A friend? What kind of friend? 197 00:18:55,800 --> 00:19:00,240 I... had just lost my beloved Charlotte. 198 00:19:01,960 --> 00:19:05,830 And your father left her all alone here 199 00:19:05,880 --> 00:19:08,440 with your brother and so... 200 00:19:10,160 --> 00:19:12,150 .. we comforted one another. 201 00:19:12,200 --> 00:19:15,350 C-Comforted? 202 00:19:15,400 --> 00:19:19,200 Poor Louise needed love so badly. 203 00:19:21,240 --> 00:19:24,430 And then... after you were born, 204 00:19:24,480 --> 00:19:28,430 my destiny took me to Belgium 205 00:19:28,480 --> 00:19:33,280 and... your mother, she went in a different direction. 206 00:19:40,160 --> 00:19:43,720 Good night. Good night, Uncle. 207 00:20:43,920 --> 00:20:47,190 Cousin Ferdinand has grown out of all recognition. 208 00:20:47,240 --> 00:20:50,680 At least the pimples have abated, thank goodness. 209 00:20:52,040 --> 00:20:55,320 Uncle Leopold is trying to marry him off to the Spanish Queen. 210 00:20:57,640 --> 00:21:01,110 Well, I'm... I'm surprised he's not tried to marry you off yet. 211 00:21:01,160 --> 00:21:04,150 Oh, you underestimate him. 212 00:21:04,200 --> 00:21:08,600 Princess Alda of Oldenburg arrived this very afternoon. 213 00:21:14,440 --> 00:21:17,470 - Your Majesty. - Welcome to the Rosenau. 214 00:21:17,520 --> 00:21:20,070 I trust you had a pleasant journey? 215 00:21:20,120 --> 00:21:21,750 Not really. 216 00:21:21,800 --> 00:21:24,400 The roads in Coburg are most uncivilised. 217 00:21:46,120 --> 00:21:49,990 How do you find our Coburg wine, Princess? 218 00:21:50,040 --> 00:21:52,150 It is too strong for me. 219 00:21:52,200 --> 00:21:55,750 Perhaps you would like to play cards after luncheon? 220 00:21:55,800 --> 00:21:58,080 I do not gamble. 221 00:22:00,400 --> 00:22:02,230 Would you like to go riding tomorrow? 222 00:22:02,280 --> 00:22:04,280 I will be at church. 223 00:22:05,400 --> 00:22:07,400 Ja. 224 00:22:27,480 --> 00:22:29,910 Prime Minister and Mr Drummond, Your Majesty. 225 00:22:29,960 --> 00:22:31,560 - Sir Robert. - Ma'am. 226 00:22:33,480 --> 00:22:36,800 - I was not expecting you. - Forgive the intrusion, Your Majesty. 227 00:22:37,880 --> 00:22:39,960 I'm afraid this is an urgent matter. 228 00:22:41,280 --> 00:22:45,070 There has been an explosion at the Tower in the armoury. 229 00:22:45,120 --> 00:22:47,390 Five men have lost their lives. 230 00:22:47,440 --> 00:22:49,440 Many others have been injured. 231 00:22:51,200 --> 00:22:53,200 I will send my condolences. 232 00:22:55,320 --> 00:22:56,990 Given the scale of the disaster, 233 00:22:57,040 --> 00:23:00,120 it would be better for you to attend the hospital in person. 234 00:23:03,080 --> 00:23:05,080 In person? 235 00:23:06,600 --> 00:23:08,600 - I'm not sure that I -- - Ma'am. 236 00:23:10,400 --> 00:23:12,760 I strongly advise you to attend. 237 00:23:39,920 --> 00:23:42,320 I offer my sincere condolences. 238 00:24:03,480 --> 00:24:09,400 Your Majesty, I called... my daughter after you. 239 00:24:14,080 --> 00:24:17,680 Then, she is lucky to have such a brave father. 240 00:24:20,920 --> 00:24:22,920 May I escort you to your carriage, ma'am? 241 00:24:38,800 --> 00:24:41,070 That must have been distressing for you, ma'am, 242 00:24:41,120 --> 00:24:44,760 but I know your presence made all the difference to those poor souls. 243 00:24:56,840 --> 00:24:59,440 Mr Francatelli, I wanted to talk to you. 244 00:25:00,640 --> 00:25:02,230 Flattered, Baroness. 245 00:25:02,280 --> 00:25:05,390 I've noticed that since you have returned to the palace, 246 00:25:05,440 --> 00:25:07,510 you have looked much smarter. 247 00:25:07,560 --> 00:25:09,360 I'm glad you approve. 248 00:25:11,120 --> 00:25:13,430 If that is all, I must return to my souffles. 249 00:25:13,480 --> 00:25:15,910 They wait for no-one, not even the Queen herself. 250 00:25:15,960 --> 00:25:19,120 I was wondering how you afford these new items. 251 00:25:22,320 --> 00:25:24,960 Perhaps I have a fairy godmother, Baroness. 252 00:25:41,680 --> 00:25:44,390 Albert? Can it really be you? 253 00:25:44,440 --> 00:25:46,670 I had to get out of the palace. 254 00:25:46,720 --> 00:25:49,320 And you haven't even tried talking to Princess Alda. 255 00:25:51,120 --> 00:25:53,270 - Ernest... - Are you going to lecture me 256 00:25:53,320 --> 00:25:56,320 about the dangers of the demon drink? 257 00:25:59,280 --> 00:26:02,400 This is my tribute to Papa. 258 00:26:03,680 --> 00:26:05,680 One that he would have appreciated. 259 00:26:09,080 --> 00:26:11,070 You're right. 260 00:26:11,120 --> 00:26:14,240 Let's drink to Papa now. 261 00:26:22,440 --> 00:26:24,520 Before you retire, ma'am... 262 00:26:28,080 --> 00:26:32,160 .. I would like to congratulate you on your conduct today. 263 00:26:34,120 --> 00:26:37,910 You want to congratulate me on my conduct? 264 00:26:37,960 --> 00:26:41,150 I thought the whole occasion a great success. 265 00:26:41,200 --> 00:26:44,310 It was time you showed yourself in public. 266 00:26:44,360 --> 00:26:47,830 Yes. Yes, I suppose it was. 267 00:26:47,880 --> 00:26:50,150 And in the circumstances, 268 00:26:50,200 --> 00:26:54,350 your display of emotion was entirely appropriate. 269 00:26:54,400 --> 00:26:56,640 I was crying for them, of course. 270 00:26:57,720 --> 00:26:59,710 But I was also crying for myself. 271 00:26:59,760 --> 00:27:01,760 I know. 272 00:27:03,360 --> 00:27:06,670 You're not the only woman who has felt herself in low spirits 273 00:27:06,720 --> 00:27:09,990 after the birth of a child. I experienced something similar 274 00:27:10,040 --> 00:27:11,950 after the birth of my daughter, Mary. 275 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:15,670 And yet I only had an estate to oversee. 276 00:27:15,720 --> 00:27:17,560 Not a country. 277 00:27:19,040 --> 00:27:21,040 The birth... 278 00:27:23,720 --> 00:27:25,720 The birth was very distressing. 279 00:27:28,680 --> 00:27:30,790 Nothing has become easier since. 280 00:27:30,840 --> 00:27:32,830 But it will. 281 00:27:32,880 --> 00:27:36,190 I know how hard it was for you to go out today. 282 00:27:36,240 --> 00:27:41,440 But I also know that tomorrow... it will be easier. 283 00:27:42,680 --> 00:27:44,670 I hope you are right, Duchess. 284 00:27:44,720 --> 00:27:47,040 There can be no doubt about it, ma'am. 285 00:28:01,040 --> 00:28:02,910 Such a shame no-one wanted to join us. 286 00:28:02,960 --> 00:28:05,680 What are we going to talk about? 287 00:28:11,480 --> 00:28:13,350 Oh, I'm sorry. 288 00:28:13,400 --> 00:28:15,510 I think I left my volume of Chopin in here. 289 00:28:15,560 --> 00:28:18,590 No, Miss Coke. 290 00:28:18,640 --> 00:28:20,640 Please, why don't you come and join us? 291 00:28:24,600 --> 00:28:26,670 - Any news from Coburg? - No. 292 00:28:26,720 --> 00:28:30,790 I wonder how Prince Ernest is finding his new life as the Duke. 293 00:28:30,840 --> 00:28:32,840 Hopefully better than his father. 294 00:28:33,880 --> 00:28:35,880 I suppose he will have to find a bride. 295 00:28:43,640 --> 00:28:48,190 But life is... is all about balance. 296 00:28:48,240 --> 00:28:50,480 - Balance? - That's correct. 297 00:28:52,880 --> 00:28:55,160 You can achieve anything... 298 00:28:56,360 --> 00:28:58,360 .. if you have... 299 00:28:59,400 --> 00:29:02,440 .. perfect... equilibrium. 300 00:29:09,920 --> 00:29:12,800 I believe that you are drunk, Albert. 301 00:29:15,160 --> 00:29:17,190 I believe I am. 302 00:29:17,240 --> 00:29:19,270 It's the most peculiar sensation. 303 00:29:19,320 --> 00:29:22,950 - Mm-hm. - It feels as if I have elves around my person. 304 00:29:23,000 --> 00:29:24,590 Elves or pixies? 305 00:29:24,640 --> 00:29:28,190 - One cannot be sure. - It is important to be accurate, Albert. 306 00:29:28,240 --> 00:29:30,510 - We must always tell the truth. - Yes, we must. 307 00:29:30,560 --> 00:29:32,630 No deception. 308 00:29:32,680 --> 00:29:36,960 I will tell you the truth. I am not going to marry Princess Alda... 309 00:29:38,520 --> 00:29:40,710 .. cos she is not a woman, she is a thistle. 310 00:29:40,760 --> 00:29:43,310 Uncle Leopold would not marry a thistle. 311 00:29:43,360 --> 00:29:45,360 And I will not, either. 312 00:29:46,720 --> 00:29:48,710 I think I need another drink. 313 00:29:48,760 --> 00:29:50,750 So do I. 314 00:29:50,800 --> 00:29:52,800 Danke. 315 00:29:56,320 --> 00:29:58,320 - Ernest. - Ja? 316 00:30:00,280 --> 00:30:04,600 - Uncle Leopold told me -- - Nein. This is not a moment for Uncle Leopold. 317 00:30:08,640 --> 00:30:12,440 It's... never a moment for Uncle Leopold. 318 00:30:55,600 --> 00:31:00,110 Albert? What on earth is the matter? 319 00:31:00,160 --> 00:31:02,150 What are you doing with this armour? 320 00:31:02,200 --> 00:31:04,190 It's for my protection. 321 00:31:04,240 --> 00:31:07,270 Albert, you are upset, I understand that, 322 00:31:07,320 --> 00:31:09,510 but behaving like Ernest is not going to help. 323 00:31:09,560 --> 00:31:12,070 Ernest knows who his father is. 324 00:31:13,800 --> 00:31:16,110 Albert, you must not speak like this. 325 00:31:16,160 --> 00:31:19,240 You know, I-I-I always felt something. 326 00:31:22,680 --> 00:31:24,720 Thank you for making it so clear to me. 327 00:31:25,760 --> 00:31:27,750 I'm so proud of you, Albert, 328 00:31:27,800 --> 00:31:31,030 and now that you are a father you must understand my feeling. 329 00:31:31,080 --> 00:31:33,080 Understand? 330 00:31:34,200 --> 00:31:36,200 Do you know what you have made me? 331 00:31:39,480 --> 00:31:41,070 - A sham. - No. 332 00:31:41,120 --> 00:31:44,030 No? My entire life a lie. 333 00:31:44,080 --> 00:31:46,190 Victoria married to a bastard. 334 00:31:46,240 --> 00:31:48,240 My children illegitimate! 335 00:31:51,000 --> 00:31:53,000 Ruined. 336 00:31:54,200 --> 00:31:56,590 And everything I've done for the... for the palace. 337 00:31:56,640 --> 00:31:58,110 For the monarchy. 338 00:31:58,160 --> 00:32:01,260 It all amounting to sheer hypocrisy because of your behaviour! 339 00:32:02,920 --> 00:32:04,920 YOUR BEHAVIOUR! 340 00:32:07,760 --> 00:32:10,230 The British press, they already draw me as a sausage. 341 00:32:10,280 --> 00:32:12,350 Imagine what would happen if they found out -- 342 00:32:12,400 --> 00:32:15,030 No-one must find out. Not even Victoria. 343 00:32:15,080 --> 00:32:17,510 This stays between us. 344 00:32:17,560 --> 00:32:20,200 And besides, it cannot be proven. 345 00:32:22,840 --> 00:32:24,830 Then why tell me? 346 00:32:24,880 --> 00:32:26,880 I wanted to bring you comfort. 347 00:32:38,640 --> 00:32:40,640 Oh... 348 00:32:51,400 --> 00:32:53,400 Good morning, Your Majesty. 349 00:32:54,840 --> 00:32:56,840 Good morning. 350 00:33:00,360 --> 00:33:02,360 Wilhelmina. 351 00:33:05,120 --> 00:33:08,630 The Sultan of Muscat wanted to present you with a tiger cub, 352 00:33:08,680 --> 00:33:13,590 but I persuaded him that a puppy would be more appropriate. 353 00:33:13,640 --> 00:33:14,320 Aw! 354 00:33:18,320 --> 00:33:20,710 So much more appropriate. 355 00:33:22,520 --> 00:33:24,200 Hello. 356 00:33:25,240 --> 00:33:29,470 But, ma'am, the bed is no place for an animal. 357 00:33:29,520 --> 00:33:33,470 Well, I know how much you care for tradition, Duchess, 358 00:33:33,520 --> 00:33:36,550 and so I will treat her just as I treated Dash. 359 00:33:36,600 --> 00:33:39,430 But Dash, ma'am, was housetrained. 360 00:33:39,480 --> 00:33:43,910 And this creature... is not. 361 00:33:59,240 --> 00:34:01,540 Were you going to leave without saying goodbye? 362 00:34:22,400 --> 00:34:24,470 Come to England soon, ja? 363 00:34:24,520 --> 00:34:26,520 Yah! 364 00:34:36,720 --> 00:34:38,710 Albert has left? 365 00:34:38,760 --> 00:34:42,320 Yes. I thought he was going to stay longer, didn't you? 366 00:34:44,040 --> 00:34:46,760 I wonder what made him decide to leave. 367 00:34:48,320 --> 00:34:49,620 I wonder. 368 00:35:01,520 --> 00:35:03,630 Oh, Mrs Skerrett, thank goodness I found you. 369 00:35:03,680 --> 00:35:06,750 - Whatever's the matter? - There is a terrible to-do in the kitchens. 370 00:35:06,800 --> 00:35:09,790 They're saying that Mr Francatelli's the one 371 00:35:09,840 --> 00:35:13,190 that sold the story about the intruder to the newspaper. 372 00:35:13,240 --> 00:35:15,240 Francatelli? 373 00:35:16,680 --> 00:35:18,670 Why would anyone accuse him? 374 00:35:18,720 --> 00:35:22,790 The Baroness was after noticing the ring and the pocket watch, 375 00:35:22,840 --> 00:35:25,240 so she told Mr Penge to search his room. 376 00:35:26,640 --> 00:35:29,630 He... he found £10 in sovereigns. 377 00:35:29,680 --> 00:35:32,800 Do you really think he got all that money from selling the story? 378 00:35:34,360 --> 00:35:36,510 No, Miss Cleary. 379 00:35:36,560 --> 00:35:38,670 I don't. 380 00:35:49,520 --> 00:35:51,520 Ah, Drummond. 381 00:35:52,520 --> 00:35:54,510 I didn't know you were a member. 382 00:35:54,560 --> 00:35:56,470 I'm not. 383 00:35:56,520 --> 00:35:58,560 I was meeting the Marquis of Lothian. 384 00:36:00,680 --> 00:36:02,670 Is he a friend of yours? 385 00:36:02,720 --> 00:36:04,710 He's going to be my father-in-law. 386 00:36:04,760 --> 00:36:06,760 You're engaged. 387 00:36:09,160 --> 00:36:11,800 May I offer my congratulations? 388 00:36:12,800 --> 00:36:14,800 Excuse me. 389 00:36:16,720 --> 00:36:19,750 Well, my cousin, she's called Eliza Skerrett. 390 00:36:19,800 --> 00:36:21,790 Not me. 391 00:36:21,840 --> 00:36:24,430 It was her who was at the Chiswick Institute. 392 00:36:24,480 --> 00:36:27,160 It was her who was meant to be at this palace, but... 393 00:36:28,920 --> 00:36:32,110 .. she fell pregnant, so I took her place, 394 00:36:32,160 --> 00:36:34,520 so I could support her and the baby. 395 00:36:35,920 --> 00:36:37,920 And, erm... 396 00:36:39,400 --> 00:36:43,080 .. well, Eliza has always felt she was... 397 00:36:44,240 --> 00:36:47,080 .. hard done by, so when I told her about the boy Jones... 398 00:36:49,680 --> 00:36:51,680 .. she sold the story to the papers. 399 00:36:56,800 --> 00:36:58,800 I don't know what possessed her to do it. 400 00:37:04,640 --> 00:37:06,630 How old is the child? 401 00:37:06,680 --> 00:37:09,320 - Just four, ma'am. - This is unbelievable. 402 00:37:13,120 --> 00:37:16,790 I am sorry for your cousin and for the child... 403 00:37:16,840 --> 00:37:18,840 But, Majesty! 404 00:37:23,280 --> 00:37:26,040 .. but to deceive me like that when I thought I could... 405 00:37:28,560 --> 00:37:30,800 We must be surrounded by people we can trust. 406 00:37:33,880 --> 00:37:35,880 Perhaps I could forgive you. 407 00:37:37,560 --> 00:37:39,560 The Prince, I fear, will not. 408 00:38:44,320 --> 00:38:46,310 You look so tired. 409 00:38:46,360 --> 00:38:48,360 I have been travelling for four days. 410 00:38:49,520 --> 00:38:50,370 Oh, Eos! 411 00:38:51,920 --> 00:38:54,750 Good boy. Good boy. 412 00:38:58,160 --> 00:39:00,150 Who's-Who's this? 413 00:39:00,200 --> 00:39:03,110 Ah! Come on. Come on! 414 00:39:05,160 --> 00:39:06,870 Isn't she adorable? 415 00:39:06,920 --> 00:39:08,910 Her name is Isla. 416 00:39:08,960 --> 00:39:10,960 Isla. 417 00:39:13,680 --> 00:39:15,680 I'm so pleased you're back. 418 00:39:19,720 --> 00:39:22,990 All this time, she's been an impostor. 419 00:39:23,040 --> 00:39:25,840 Astonishing really, she could stand the guilt. 420 00:39:27,480 --> 00:39:29,470 I had to dismiss her. 421 00:39:29,520 --> 00:39:33,070 But you always said that she was the best dresser you have ever had. 422 00:39:33,120 --> 00:39:35,120 She is. 423 00:39:36,560 --> 00:39:40,080 Was. I thought you of all people would understand. 424 00:39:41,120 --> 00:39:43,600 You always talk about the importance of truth. 425 00:39:47,960 --> 00:39:49,960 The carriage is ready, Your Majesty. 426 00:39:52,000 --> 00:39:54,000 Albert, you must get ready. 427 00:39:55,040 --> 00:39:58,280 I am sorry, Victoria. I-I cannot attend. 428 00:39:59,640 --> 00:40:01,710 But it's the opening of the tunnel. 429 00:40:01,760 --> 00:40:04,950 The joining of one side of the Thames to the other. 430 00:40:05,000 --> 00:40:07,000 I know. 431 00:40:08,080 --> 00:40:10,080 It's a big day, Victoria. 432 00:40:11,200 --> 00:40:14,080 Even so, I cannot attend. 433 00:40:17,280 --> 00:40:19,270 What is it? 434 00:40:19,320 --> 00:40:23,270 I just feel as though I am not ready for people to look at me. 435 00:40:23,320 --> 00:40:27,480 I-I feel as if I have a skin missing. 436 00:40:45,840 --> 00:40:47,840 I thought that you did not need me. 437 00:40:50,600 --> 00:40:52,600 Liebes, I have never needed you so much. 438 00:41:19,080 --> 00:41:21,400 Mr Brunel is waiting for you, ma'am. 439 00:41:50,200 --> 00:41:51,990 Oh. 440 00:41:52,040 --> 00:41:54,240 Skerrett? 441 00:41:57,200 --> 00:41:59,200 Your Royal Highness. 442 00:42:00,280 --> 00:42:03,630 I believe it's time you were given a room 443 00:42:03,680 --> 00:42:06,070 which reflects your new position. 444 00:42:06,120 --> 00:42:08,110 But I've been dismissed, sir. 445 00:42:08,160 --> 00:42:11,200 I think the Queen would find it hard to manage without you. 446 00:42:12,960 --> 00:42:14,960 Don't you? 447 00:42:16,000 --> 00:42:18,710 I mean, yes, you pretended to be someone you were not 448 00:42:18,760 --> 00:42:21,830 but... you have served the Queen to the best of your ability. 449 00:42:21,880 --> 00:42:23,880 So... 450 00:42:25,080 --> 00:42:27,440 I don't deserve this, Your Royal Highness. 451 00:42:28,440 --> 00:42:31,200 Everyone deserves a second chance, Mrs Skerrett. 452 00:42:34,840 --> 00:42:36,840 Good day. 453 00:42:41,120 --> 00:42:43,920 Fetch it, Isla! Come on... 454 00:42:45,720 --> 00:42:48,070 Oh, a new dog and a new child? 455 00:42:48,120 --> 00:42:50,550 I wonder how you manage your time, Drina. 456 00:42:50,600 --> 00:42:52,590 Very well. 457 00:42:52,640 --> 00:42:54,960 I'd like to see my grandson. 458 00:43:01,960 --> 00:43:04,680 - He has your eyes, Drina. - No, he doesn't. 459 00:43:13,120 --> 00:43:15,120 Perhaps there is some similarity. 460 00:43:30,240 --> 00:43:32,040 Aw. 461 00:44:03,240 --> 00:44:08,150 ? Du bist die Ruh 462 00:44:08,200 --> 00:44:13,120 ? Der Friede mild 463 00:44:14,240 --> 00:44:18,030 ? Die Sehnsucht du 464 00:44:18,080 --> 00:44:23,240 ? Und was sie stillt 465 00:44:24,360 --> 00:44:29,310 ? Ich weihe dir 466 00:44:29,360 --> 00:44:33,870 ? Voll Lust und Schmerz 467 00:44:33,920 --> 00:44:38,350 ? Zur Wohnung hier... ? 468 00:44:40,520 --> 00:44:43,080 I am too slow for you. 469 00:44:51,160 --> 00:44:53,470 I expect you'll want the children to learn soon. 470 00:44:53,520 --> 00:44:55,510 The children... 471 00:44:55,560 --> 00:44:59,600 How was, er, Bertie while I was away? 472 00:45:00,920 --> 00:45:02,960 Has he learned how to smile yet? 473 00:45:03,960 --> 00:45:05,950 I wouldn't know. 474 00:45:06,000 --> 00:45:08,600 - What do you mean? - He never smiles for me. 475 00:45:10,200 --> 00:45:12,200 Liebes, I do not understand. 476 00:45:15,080 --> 00:45:19,350 No. No, you don't understand what it's like to look at your child 477 00:45:19,400 --> 00:45:23,560 and... feel as though you have nothing to offer it. 478 00:45:25,760 --> 00:45:27,750 That's how worthless I felt. 479 00:45:27,800 --> 00:45:30,120 Why did you not tell me? 480 00:45:32,880 --> 00:45:34,880 I shouldn't feel like that. 481 00:45:37,560 --> 00:45:39,560 Sometimes I feel... 482 00:45:40,880 --> 00:45:46,790 .. as though I'm just pretending to be a mother and be a queen, 483 00:45:46,840 --> 00:45:48,840 but really... 484 00:45:49,920 --> 00:45:51,920 .. I'm an impostor. 485 00:45:52,920 --> 00:45:55,320 I'm just a little girl wearing a crown. 486 00:45:58,560 --> 00:46:00,560 No. 487 00:46:02,360 --> 00:46:04,480 No, I think you are honest. 488 00:46:15,040 --> 00:46:18,990 ? Zur Wohnung hier 489 00:46:19,040 --> 00:46:24,670 ? Mein Aug und Herz 490 00:46:24,720 --> 00:46:30,560 ? Mein Aug und Herz... ? 491 00:46:32,760 --> 00:46:38,470 ? Hallelujah 492 00:46:38,520 --> 00:46:44,310 ? Gloriana 493 00:46:44,360 --> 00:46:48,470 ? Hallelujah 494 00:46:48,520 --> 00:46:50,990 ? Gloriana 495 00:46:51,040 --> 00:46:54,150 ? Hallelujah 496 00:46:54,200 --> 00:46:55,790 ? Halle... 497 00:46:55,840 --> 00:46:58,630 ? .. lu-jah ?