Victoria & Albert: The Wedding

Episode 2

Witness the most accurate reconstruction of Victoria and Albert's wedding ever staged, followed by a sumptuous wedding breakfast, a prelude to the first night that began a marriage so iconic, it heralded constitutional monarchy as we know it today.

Episode 2

54m 40s

Witness the most accurate reconstruction of Victoria and Albert's wedding ever staged, followed by a sumptuous wedding breakfast, a prelude to the first night that began a marriage so iconic, it heralded constitutional monarchy as we know it today.

Previews + Extras

  • Power Struggle: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Power Struggle

    S1 E2 - 1m 24s

    Tension grows between Victoria and Albert soon after their marriage, once Albert realizes his diminished role in Victoria’s monarchy. Victoria holds daily meetings with her ministers, but Albert is kept out of the room and out of the red boxes. This changes, however, when Victoria becomes pregnant, and her role as a mother interferes with her administrative work and Albert is able to support her.

  • Wedding Feast: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Wedding Feast

    S1 E2 - 54s

    A host was judged on their ability to find a great cook and of course Queen Victoria had the best chefs for her wedding feast. The kitchen staff created elaborate and intricate dishes for the Queen and her guests, but with so many courses, everyone needed to pace themselves.

  • Ceremony: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ceremony

    S1 E2 - 41s

    Speculation is paramount around the marriage vows. Will Queen Victoria stick with tradition and include "obey" in her vows to Prince Albert?

  • Episode 2 Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2 Preview

    S1 E2 - 30s

    Witness the most accurate reconstruction of Victoria and Albert's wedding ever staged, followed by a sumptuous wedding breakfast, a prelude to the first night that began a marriage so iconic, it heralded constitutional monarchy as we know it today.

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