Episode 2

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.

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.

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

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.