The Queen decides to try her hand at foreign relations, and takes the royal court on an adventure to France.

When news of the horrific famine in Ireland finally reaches the Queen, she is adamant that her government should be doing more to help.

Feeling suffocated by the weight of the crown, Victoria escapes with her court to the Scottish Highlands.

Victoria and Albert have to face their worst nightmare as parents, while Peel embarks on the ultimate battle in parliament. Then tragedy strikes.

Drama series depicting the early reign of Queen Victoria. Victoria and Albert have very different expectations for a family Christmas, and the arrival of a young African orphan at the Palace puts them at loggerheads.

Revolution sweeps across Europe and reaches Britain. As a heavily pregnant Victoria is shocked by the unexpected arrival of her half-sister and the deposed French king, the Chartist movement threatens the monarchy and Victoria must confront the fact that her people may wish to end her reign. Downstairs, Skerrett and Francatelli plan a future together, and a new footman called Joseph arrives. Meanwhile, Victoria and Albert must grapple with Lord Palmerston - the incendiary Foreign Secretary - and hapless Prime Minister Lord John Russell. When a mob attempts to storm the Palace, Victoria and Albert decide to flee - just then, Victoria suddenly goes into labour.

As the Chartists rise up, Victoria must decide whether to use violent force against her own people, while Albert is convinced the royal family must flee to the Isle of Wight.

At their new residence at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, Victoria and Albert have the opportunity to educate their children away from the turmoil of London. But Victoria is frustrated to be so far from her public, and summons Palmerston and Russell to join the royal party when Palmerston's conduct regarding the visit of Kossuth to Britain proves ever more provocative.

Victoria and Albert are still at loggerheads after their return from Osborne. Victoria ignores a letter from Skerrett, who has left service. Albert intends to depart for Cambridge, having been invited to be Chancellor of the University. A reception for foreign diplomats is interrupted by the news of a cholera outbreak in Soho. The eccentric Dr. Snow visits the poor, determined to find the cause of the disease. Skerrett and Francatelli prepare to open their hotel.

Victoria determines to visit Ireland after an attempt on her life. Palmerston organizes a tour to Cork and Dublin. Victoria is heartened by her reception, but Albert sees only division. The worldly Lady Palmerston hosts the Royal household at Classiebawn Castle. Sophie and Joseph’s romance blossoms, whilst Victoria and Albert are in turns intrigued and appalled at the unconventional arrangement of the Palmerston marriage. Victoria and Albert argue over the true nature of Irish allegiances. In London, Bertie is terrorized by a tutor, under Feodora’s care, who uses her newly acquired authority to feather her own nest. Victoria reveals to Albert that she is once again pregnant.

Emotions run wild when the Palace throws an opulent Georgian Ball, and Victoria's status as Queen is threatened.