Queen Victoria: Love, Lust And Leadership — Season 1, Episode 1: Queen Victoria: Passion and Power
Documentary • 46 min • 1 season, 3 episodes • ★ 10.0/10
Episode synopsis
A race from Germany to England marks a dramatic beginning to Queen Victoria’s life. Her birth at Kensington Palace secures her claim to the throne, but a strict upbringing is designed by her mother and advisor to keep her in line. Fascinating diaries reveal an emboldened 16 year-old queen-to-be who finds the inner strength to stand up for herself, do things her way, and eventually rule alone.
About Queen Victoria: Love, Lust And Leadership
The Story of Queen Victoria, narrated by Miriam Margolyes, uses Queen Victoria's diaries, journals, letters and archive treasures to reveal a highly complex individual and give an exciting fresh perspective on her remarkable achievements and dramatic life.