Queen Victoria and Her Nine Children
3 Episodes
This is the story of Queen Victoria - a widow in mourning who had to raise her nine children on a very public stage.
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were an unusually devoted couple with strong ideas about the role of the Royal Family. But when Albert died, Queen Victoria was left a single (career) mother. Queen Victoria and Her Nine Children explores Victoria's struggle to mourn her husband's death, carry out her Royal duties and keep both her family and public in check. It's a fascinating glimpse at the private tensions that rumbled behind Queen Victoria's impressive public facade.
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Queen Victoria and Her Nine Children - Episode 1
Episode 1
This series explores the reign of Victoria through her relationships with her husband and children. This episode focuses on her tempestuous marriage to Prince Albert.
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Queen Victoria and Her Nine Children - Episode 2
Episode 2
Series exploring the reign of Victoria through her personal relationships. This episode concentrates on Victoria's relationship with her daughters.
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Queen Victoria and Her Nine Children - Episode 3
Episode 3
Series exploring the reign of Victoria through her personal relationships. This final episode focuses on her sons and on Albert's model of purity.