1 00:00:00,010 --> 00:00:02,280 I wish to be called Victoria. 2 00:00:02,420 --> 00:00:03,810 Queen Victoria. 3 00:00:03,860 --> 00:00:07,650 If anything should happen to her, you are the heir to the throne. 4 00:00:07,700 --> 00:00:09,890 Now that I'm Queen, I do not need your assistance. 5 00:00:09,940 --> 00:00:11,610 This is not a game! 6 00:00:11,660 --> 00:00:13,810 You offered to act as my private secretary. 7 00:00:13,860 --> 00:00:15,250 I would be honoured ma'am. 8 00:00:15,300 --> 00:00:17,610 The Queen has put me in charge of the household. 9 00:00:17,660 --> 00:00:19,890 So we're answerable to a governess? 10 00:00:19,940 --> 00:00:21,770 I want to dance with you. 11 00:00:21,820 --> 00:00:24,450 Your daughter has always been unstable. 12 00:00:24,500 --> 00:00:26,770 You have always looked at him first, then me! 13 00:00:26,820 --> 00:00:29,370 Through you I've been given a reason to continue. 14 00:00:29,420 --> 00:00:32,610 I shall smile in the future with your help Lord M. 15 00:00:32,660 --> 00:00:38,060 ♪ Gloriana 16 00:00:39,060 --> 00:00:44,220 ♪ Hallelujah 17 00:00:45,260 --> 00:00:51,020 ♪ Gloriana 18 00:00:51,660 --> 00:00:56,820 ♪ Hallelujah 19 00:00:57,820 --> 00:01:04,130 ♪ Gloriana, hallelujah 20 00:01:04,180 --> 00:01:10,900 ♪ Hallelujah! 21 00:01:11,380 --> 00:01:13,380 Long live the Duchess! 22 00:01:15,140 --> 00:01:17,540 Long live the Duchess of Kent! 23 00:01:19,540 --> 00:01:22,060 God save the Duchess! 24 00:01:23,420 --> 00:01:27,690 I am concerned about my niece's state of mind, Wellington. 25 00:01:27,740 --> 00:01:32,450 She seems incapable of taking care of the business of government. 26 00:01:32,500 --> 00:01:35,130 I believe they call her Mrs Melbourne. 27 00:01:35,180 --> 00:01:38,650 He may be the Queen's favourite but that's no reason why the country should suffer. 28 00:01:38,700 --> 00:01:43,370 It's hard to know if he is her minister or her nursemaid. 29 00:01:43,420 --> 00:01:49,170 Indeed. He is altogether too indulgent of my niece's unstable temperament. 30 00:01:49,220 --> 00:01:52,610 Are you suggesting that the Queen is not of sound mind, sir? 31 00:01:52,660 --> 00:01:56,660 Let us say, Peel, that her wits are fragile. 32 00:01:57,580 --> 00:02:01,620 I suspect that the cares of office are proving too much for her. 33 00:02:02,580 --> 00:02:06,170 I'm sure the Duchess of Kent would be delighted to step in, 34 00:02:06,220 --> 00:02:09,210 and, of course, Sir John Conroy would be at her side. 35 00:02:09,260 --> 00:02:13,580 Conroy? The Duchess would need the appointment of a co-regent. 36 00:02:14,340 --> 00:02:16,290 Of royal blood? 37 00:02:16,340 --> 00:02:17,860 Precisely. 38 00:02:18,180 --> 00:02:23,130 They're all waiting for me to speak. I can never think of anything interesting to say. 39 00:02:23,180 --> 00:02:26,090 Everything the Queen says is interesting. 40 00:02:26,140 --> 00:02:29,690 That is the third time you've looked at your pocket watch since we arrived. 41 00:02:29,740 --> 00:02:31,770 Do you have a more pressing appointment? 42 00:02:31,820 --> 00:02:34,450 There's an anti-slavery bill going through Parliament. 43 00:02:34,500 --> 00:02:36,010 I'm worried about its outcome. 44 00:02:36,060 --> 00:02:38,090 Surely slavery was abolished a long time ago? 45 00:02:38,140 --> 00:02:40,330 It's still legal in some Caribbean islands. 46 00:02:40,380 --> 00:02:44,130 The Tories have taken up the cause because they think it can bring down my government. 47 00:02:44,180 --> 00:02:46,810 Can't I do something about it? As Queen? 48 00:02:46,860 --> 00:02:48,970 If it's known that I support abolition... 49 00:02:49,020 --> 00:02:50,850 Liberals would applaud your good sense, 50 00:02:50,900 --> 00:02:53,330 Tories would think I'd filled your head with bunkum. 51 00:02:53,380 --> 00:02:56,050 - And if I insist? - You cannot, Ma'am. 52 00:02:56,100 --> 00:03:00,090 Advise, yes, encourage certainly, even warn, 53 00:03:00,140 --> 00:03:02,340 but you cannot insist. 54 00:03:04,420 --> 00:03:06,290 Such a splendid day. 55 00:03:06,620 --> 00:03:10,490 Did you hear the crowds cheering me, Drina? It was most flattering. 56 00:03:10,540 --> 00:03:14,850 I think the people would appreciate it if the Duchess were given a title 57 00:03:14,900 --> 00:03:17,140 that reflects her position. 58 00:03:18,620 --> 00:03:20,770 The Queen Mother. 59 00:03:20,820 --> 00:03:22,170 That seems fitting to me. 60 00:03:22,220 --> 00:03:24,730 But your current title belonged to poor dear Papa. 61 00:03:24,780 --> 00:03:27,050 I see no reason to change it. 62 00:03:28,180 --> 00:03:29,780 Your Majesty. 63 00:03:34,340 --> 00:03:37,010 Surprised you're not at the House, my lord. 64 00:03:37,060 --> 00:03:41,060 I hear the vote is very close. 65 00:03:42,700 --> 00:03:47,810 Ma'am, sorry to desert you but I'm afraid I've been called back to the House. 66 00:03:47,860 --> 00:03:50,420 - Now? - Please forgive me. 67 00:03:53,780 --> 00:03:57,890 The Honourable Lord Hastings. 68 00:03:57,940 --> 00:04:01,210 I say to the House that if slavery is abolished in Jamaica, 69 00:04:01,260 --> 00:04:04,490 then the economy of the island will be imperilled. 70 00:04:10,020 --> 00:04:14,290 And I say to the noble lord that a moral principle cannot be ignored 71 00:04:14,340 --> 00:04:16,880 simply because it is inconvenient. 72 00:04:17,660 --> 00:04:22,330 This barbaric practice must be abhorrent to all civilised people. 73 00:04:25,940 --> 00:04:30,420 My lords, some decorum if you please! 74 00:04:39,940 --> 00:04:42,210 We must talk about my title. 75 00:04:42,620 --> 00:04:44,960 We have talked about it, Mama. 76 00:04:45,260 --> 00:04:48,170 It seems your Lord Melbourne turned you against me. 77 00:04:48,220 --> 00:04:50,770 I make my own decisions. 78 00:04:50,820 --> 00:04:55,010 And I see no reason to make you Queen Mother, however much Sir John might like it. 79 00:04:55,060 --> 00:04:58,210 It is a shame you don't have a bigger head, Drina. 80 00:04:58,260 --> 00:05:01,000 It is too small for the crown, I think. 81 00:05:10,980 --> 00:05:14,900 There are workmen with dirty boots in my kitchen, Mr Penge. 82 00:05:15,300 --> 00:05:17,650 I'm trying to make a cake for the Queen's birthday, 83 00:05:17,700 --> 00:05:20,010 a cake that will dazzle the court with its artistry. 84 00:05:20,060 --> 00:05:22,170 But how can I reach the very pinnacle of my craft 85 00:05:22,220 --> 00:05:25,090 when I'm surrounded by noise and dust and whistling? 86 00:05:25,140 --> 00:05:28,690 Don't blame me, Mr Francatelli, blame the Baroness. 87 00:05:28,740 --> 00:05:31,210 She's the one that ordered the gas to be put in. 88 00:05:31,260 --> 00:05:34,690 Though why they had to start down here I will never know. 89 00:05:34,740 --> 00:05:37,970 You must tell the Baroness that I cannot work under these conditions. 90 00:05:38,020 --> 00:05:41,490 - Try telling the Baroness anything. - She sets great store by the Queen's birthday. 91 00:05:41,540 --> 00:05:45,770 If you told her the cake wouldn't be ready, she would want Mr Francatelli to work in peace. 92 00:05:45,820 --> 00:05:47,850 - Oh, thank you, Miss...? - Skerrett, sir. 93 00:05:47,900 --> 00:05:50,300 Hmph! What are you doing? 94 00:05:50,700 --> 00:05:53,050 Dressers don't curtsey to cooks. 95 00:05:53,100 --> 00:05:55,770 Oh, but I am not a cook, I am a chef. 96 00:05:56,140 --> 00:05:59,260 Oh! And let there be light! 97 00:06:03,740 --> 00:06:06,930 That's what happens when you interfere with nature. 98 00:06:06,980 --> 00:06:09,090 I'll get them. 99 00:06:09,140 --> 00:06:11,130 Will you be very long, Mr Hayter? 100 00:06:11,180 --> 00:06:13,210 The crown is so heavy and far too big for me. 101 00:06:13,260 --> 00:06:16,570 I thought it might slip down over my nose in the Abbey. 102 00:06:16,620 --> 00:06:18,610 Really, Ma'am? You looked so serene. 103 00:06:18,660 --> 00:06:22,770 My heart was beating so fast I thought the Archbishop would see it through my shift. 104 00:06:22,820 --> 00:06:25,410 Lord M said he had never seen someone tremble so. 105 00:06:25,460 --> 00:06:28,460 He told me he thought you did it beautifully. 106 00:06:30,100 --> 00:06:33,130 I am concerned about him. He does not seem himself. 107 00:06:33,180 --> 00:06:37,010 My husband said they are worried about the Jamaica Bill. There is a lot of opposition. 108 00:06:37,060 --> 00:06:41,330 Your Uncle Cumberland would like nothing better than to bring down poor William. 109 00:06:41,380 --> 00:06:44,610 The funny thing is, a few weeks ago he would have been delighted. 110 00:06:44,660 --> 00:06:48,610 He was always complaining about how tiresome it was being Prime Minister. 111 00:06:48,660 --> 00:06:50,730 But not any more. 112 00:06:53,940 --> 00:06:55,130 Order! 113 00:06:55,180 --> 00:07:00,210 My Lords, I call for a vote on the Jamaica Bill. 114 00:07:00,260 --> 00:07:05,380 The ayes to the right, the no's to the left, gentlemen. 115 00:07:15,300 --> 00:07:18,170 Look, Mr Penge, reckon I could catch all of them by midnight. 116 00:07:18,220 --> 00:07:22,580 You just leave those rats alone, boy. I've got plans for them, big plans. 117 00:07:23,900 --> 00:07:28,370 It can only be described as an infestation. 118 00:07:28,420 --> 00:07:33,890 That's the trouble with gas, it shines light on things you would rather not see. 119 00:07:33,940 --> 00:07:39,330 The Queen must not know. She has a great fear of these animals. 120 00:07:39,380 --> 00:07:43,770 So you are authorising me to hire a rat catcher? 121 00:07:43,820 --> 00:07:48,370 With all the extra expense that entails? 122 00:07:48,420 --> 00:07:50,490 You must find an expert. 123 00:07:51,220 --> 00:07:53,540 Certainly, Baroness. 124 00:08:16,140 --> 00:08:20,130 I think you will be impressed, Majesty, when the gas lighting is finally installed. 125 00:08:20,180 --> 00:08:22,570 I hope Lord M won't be much longer. 126 00:08:22,620 --> 00:08:26,930 I so want to show him the painting I did of Dash. He said it couldn't be done. 127 00:08:26,980 --> 00:08:29,850 Shall I ring for some Negus, Majesty? 128 00:08:29,900 --> 00:08:32,610 You know how soothing you find it at night. 129 00:08:32,660 --> 00:08:34,210 He should be here by now. 130 00:08:34,260 --> 00:08:37,130 Sometimes the voting can take ages, Ma'am. 131 00:08:38,940 --> 00:08:40,880 There's his carriage. 132 00:08:51,060 --> 00:08:52,780 Lord M! 133 00:08:54,620 --> 00:08:57,330 The others had given you up but I knew you would come. 134 00:08:57,380 --> 00:09:02,250 I must show you a painting I did of Dash. I got him to sit still for just long enough. 135 00:09:02,300 --> 00:09:04,370 That's a feat in itself. 136 00:09:04,900 --> 00:09:07,900 I... I must... tell you, Ma'am, 137 00:09:08,900 --> 00:09:13,500 the Jamaica Bill passed by only five votes this evening. 138 00:09:15,100 --> 00:09:19,100 And that means I can no longer lead the Whigs in government. 139 00:09:19,940 --> 00:09:22,170 But if the bill passed, why should you resign? 140 00:09:22,220 --> 00:09:23,930 The Tories are like hyenas, Ma'am. 141 00:09:23,980 --> 00:09:26,890 Once they scent a man is down, they circle looking for weaknesses. 142 00:09:26,940 --> 00:09:30,420 The next vote we would certainly lose. I'd rather leave now. 143 00:09:33,540 --> 00:09:35,340 This cannot be. 144 00:09:36,940 --> 00:09:38,540 How can I...? 145 00:09:38,860 --> 00:09:40,580 How will I...? 146 00:09:49,820 --> 00:09:52,620 Do you really mean to forsake me? 147 00:09:56,140 --> 00:09:58,210 I have no choice, Ma'am. 148 00:10:25,980 --> 00:10:27,780 My poor Victoria. 149 00:10:28,620 --> 00:10:30,580 Such a big change. 150 00:10:33,860 --> 00:10:35,610 How will I manage? 151 00:10:35,660 --> 00:10:37,770 I know how you're feeling. 152 00:10:37,820 --> 00:10:40,970 To be a woman without a man to lean on is so hard. 153 00:10:41,020 --> 00:10:43,570 He is the only one who understands. 154 00:10:43,620 --> 00:10:45,900 No. Not the only one. 155 00:10:55,500 --> 00:10:57,540 Oh, Mama. 156 00:11:18,220 --> 00:11:20,560 Please open the door, Majesty. 157 00:11:20,660 --> 00:11:23,690 If you don't get up now, there won't be time to get ready. 158 00:11:27,900 --> 00:11:30,130 You don't suppose she's done something stupid? 159 00:11:30,180 --> 00:11:32,330 Never! It is just some nerves. 160 00:11:32,380 --> 00:11:35,770 Excuse me, Your Grace, but have you informed Lord Melbourne? 161 00:11:35,820 --> 00:11:38,050 He is so good at putting the Queen in a good humour. 162 00:11:38,100 --> 00:11:41,700 Brodie could take a message to Dover House in no time. 163 00:11:43,340 --> 00:11:45,410 "I strongly suggest, Ma'am, 164 00:11:45,460 --> 00:11:49,260 that you ask the Duke of Wellington to form a government. 165 00:11:50,460 --> 00:11:52,860 He is, of course, a Tory... 166 00:11:54,420 --> 00:11:56,960 .. but better the devil you know." 167 00:12:13,620 --> 00:12:15,620 The Duke of Wellington. 168 00:12:23,060 --> 00:12:26,250 I understand that I am obliged to ask you to form a government. 169 00:12:26,300 --> 00:12:29,170 Lord Melbourne says he no longer has the confidence of the House 170 00:12:29,220 --> 00:12:30,890 and that your party must take charge. 171 00:12:30,940 --> 00:12:32,490 You do me a great honour, Ma'am. 172 00:12:32,540 --> 00:12:35,930 But I regret that I am too old to be Prime Minister again. 173 00:12:35,980 --> 00:12:38,370 It is time to make way for a younger man. 174 00:12:38,420 --> 00:12:41,410 You should send for Robert Peel. 175 00:12:41,460 --> 00:12:46,170 But I do not know Sir Robert, and I have admired you all my life. 176 00:12:46,220 --> 00:12:47,370 You flatter me, Ma'am, 177 00:12:47,420 --> 00:12:52,180 but I'm afraid that this is a battle... you cannot win. 178 00:12:56,540 --> 00:13:00,410 Look at the mud on these. Very unlike Ma'am to get her things so dirty. 179 00:13:00,460 --> 00:13:03,050 - I think Her Majesty is distracted. - Yeah. 180 00:13:03,100 --> 00:13:07,850 We wouldn't put in our curl papers last night. The pillow was wet through this morning. 181 00:13:07,900 --> 00:13:12,340 I feel sorry for the Queen. She is so attached to Lord Melbourne. 182 00:13:13,580 --> 00:13:17,570 Whatever she thinks of Lord Melbourne does not concern you. 183 00:13:17,620 --> 00:13:20,290 We just... take care of the clothes... 184 00:13:21,660 --> 00:13:24,660 .. and make sure... she looks like a Queen. 185 00:13:25,420 --> 00:13:27,020 Now then... 186 00:13:29,380 --> 00:13:31,850 .. how do you turn this thing on? 187 00:13:35,660 --> 00:13:37,930 - Aagh! - Oh, Mrs Jenkins! 188 00:13:37,980 --> 00:13:41,580 - I'll shall fetch some butter from the kitchen. - Oh! 189 00:13:41,860 --> 00:13:43,290 May I have some butter? 190 00:13:43,340 --> 00:13:45,930 It's for Mrs Jenkins. She burnt her hand lighting the gas. 191 00:13:45,980 --> 00:13:49,530 You can have butter if you like, but I can give you something better. 192 00:13:49,580 --> 00:13:51,420 You can? 193 00:13:55,980 --> 00:13:58,450 - Close your eyes. - Not likely. 194 00:13:58,500 --> 00:14:00,810 - You might do something complicated. - Oh, please. 195 00:14:00,860 --> 00:14:03,130 Or you'll spoil my surprise. 196 00:14:12,580 --> 00:14:14,460 Oh-ah-ha-ha! 197 00:14:15,860 --> 00:14:17,250 An ice house! 198 00:14:17,300 --> 00:14:19,490 I had heard about them, but... 199 00:14:19,540 --> 00:14:23,170 There's something about your very charming face that's familiar. 200 00:14:23,220 --> 00:14:24,930 Could we have met before? 201 00:14:24,980 --> 00:14:27,010 I don't think so. 202 00:14:27,060 --> 00:14:29,730 I had better get back to Mrs Jenkins. 203 00:14:43,380 --> 00:14:45,140 Your Majesty. 204 00:14:45,500 --> 00:14:48,860 One moment... Ma'am. 205 00:14:50,500 --> 00:14:53,940 I imagine the change of government is unsettling. 206 00:14:54,620 --> 00:14:56,970 I know how much you value Lord Melbourne's counsel. 207 00:14:57,020 --> 00:14:59,930 But you have... other friends, Ma'am. 208 00:14:59,980 --> 00:15:03,050 In contrast to your estimable Uncle Cumberland, 209 00:15:03,100 --> 00:15:06,780 I should like to assure you of my... loyalty. 210 00:15:07,780 --> 00:15:11,410 The Duchess and I are ready to shoulder the burden of government. 211 00:15:11,460 --> 00:15:13,650 I shall not need your assistance. 212 00:15:13,700 --> 00:15:16,460 Hmm. With respect, Ma'am... 213 00:15:18,300 --> 00:15:20,770 .. that may not be your decision. 214 00:15:23,780 --> 00:15:26,290 It's all on account of the gas pipes. 215 00:15:26,340 --> 00:15:28,880 They must be dealt with discreetly. 216 00:15:30,180 --> 00:15:32,570 Her Majesty don't like rodents. 217 00:15:32,620 --> 00:15:36,690 Big job, mind, a place like this. I'll have to charge royal prices. 218 00:15:36,740 --> 00:15:38,970 I am sure we can come to an arrangement as to fees 219 00:15:39,020 --> 00:15:43,500 but you should be aware that, as the steward, I take an emolument. 220 00:15:45,180 --> 00:15:47,930 Well, it's only to be expected, Mr Penge. 221 00:15:47,980 --> 00:15:52,210 And if it should be found rats reached as far as the state rooms, 222 00:15:52,260 --> 00:15:55,360 of course you would need many more assistants. 223 00:15:56,740 --> 00:15:59,740 Well, you are a master of the situation, Mr Penge. 224 00:16:02,500 --> 00:16:05,570 I sent for Lord M hours ago. Why hasn't he come? 225 00:16:05,620 --> 00:16:10,060 I imagine, Ma'am, that he is waiting for you to talk to Sir Robert Peel. 226 00:16:11,020 --> 00:16:12,980 Why would I do that? 227 00:16:13,940 --> 00:16:16,490 Because, Ma'am, the country needs a government, 228 00:16:16,540 --> 00:16:20,940 and at this moment it seems that only Sir Robert has the confidence of the House. 229 00:16:24,580 --> 00:16:27,050 I hear that Wellington has refused you. 230 00:16:27,100 --> 00:16:31,200 But don't worry, Sir John and I will help you. We have a plan. 231 00:16:33,020 --> 00:16:35,290 As it happens, I also have a plan. 232 00:16:35,340 --> 00:16:37,130 Lehzen, can you call my carriage? 233 00:16:37,180 --> 00:16:39,610 I'm going to go to Dover House to see Lord M. 234 00:16:39,660 --> 00:16:41,370 Have you lost your mind, Drina? 235 00:16:41,420 --> 00:16:44,620 Queens do not chase after their prime ministers. 236 00:16:45,580 --> 00:16:48,050 Perhaps, Ma'am, you should take my carriage. 237 00:16:48,100 --> 00:16:51,610 - It would be less... public. - Do you really want to make another mistake? 238 00:16:51,660 --> 00:16:56,140 Yes. Thank you, Emma, I will take your carriage. Lehzen, you can be my chaperone. 239 00:17:20,500 --> 00:17:23,650 I'm not to be disturbed! 240 00:17:23,700 --> 00:17:25,300 Your Majesty. 241 00:17:26,860 --> 00:17:29,000 That will be all, Lehzen. 242 00:17:33,980 --> 00:17:37,380 As you would not visit me, I decided to visit you! 243 00:17:37,860 --> 00:17:41,140 Forgive my disarray. I... I was not expecting visitors. 244 00:17:42,820 --> 00:17:44,290 Evidently! 245 00:17:47,780 --> 00:17:50,610 Please. At least... 246 00:17:50,660 --> 00:17:52,730 Come... 247 00:17:52,780 --> 00:17:54,300 Come sit. 248 00:17:55,020 --> 00:17:58,500 You can tell me what has brought you from the Palace. 249 00:18:07,860 --> 00:18:09,490 I saw the Duke of Wellington. 250 00:18:09,540 --> 00:18:12,730 He has refused to form a ministry and says I must send for Sir Robert Peel. 251 00:18:12,780 --> 00:18:14,770 Yes, I thought he might. 252 00:18:14,820 --> 00:18:19,450 I don't want Sir Robert Peel. Lord M, how can you leave me to face this, alone? 253 00:18:19,500 --> 00:18:22,570 Do you imagine that I want to leave you, Ma'am? 254 00:18:22,620 --> 00:18:26,130 There is something more important here than my feelings, or even yours. 255 00:18:26,180 --> 00:18:28,490 You are the Queen of the greatest nation on earth, 256 00:18:28,540 --> 00:18:31,810 one that elects its government and abides by the rule of law. 257 00:18:31,860 --> 00:18:33,970 Now I don't believe in much, as you know, 258 00:18:34,020 --> 00:18:37,610 but I do believe in the British constitution in all its tattered glory, 259 00:18:37,660 --> 00:18:43,180 and nothing, not even my devotion to you, will stop me from upholding it. 260 00:18:46,540 --> 00:18:48,410 I see. 261 00:18:48,460 --> 00:18:50,210 Peel's not such a bad fellow really. 262 00:18:50,260 --> 00:18:54,610 Just remember, if he suggests anything that you don't like the sound of, 263 00:18:54,660 --> 00:18:56,650 just ask him for a little time to consider. 264 00:18:56,700 --> 00:18:58,210 When in doubt, always delay. 265 00:18:58,260 --> 00:19:01,170 And you will come for dinner tonight so I can tell you all about it? 266 00:19:01,220 --> 00:19:04,130 No! Not tonight. Not until this matter is settled. 267 00:19:04,180 --> 00:19:07,010 And even then, I cannot be at the Palace as much as I have been. 268 00:19:07,060 --> 00:19:08,980 Why not? 269 00:19:09,620 --> 00:19:14,020 I think if you are not my Prime Minister, you are still my friend? 270 00:19:16,220 --> 00:19:18,360 I think you must know why. 271 00:19:22,660 --> 00:19:25,730 A monarch cannot be seen to favour one political party. 272 00:19:25,780 --> 00:19:28,650 You must dine with Robert Peel. 273 00:19:28,700 --> 00:19:33,450 And he may ask you to make a few changes in the Royal household. 274 00:19:33,500 --> 00:19:37,730 Harriet Sutherland and Emma Portman are both married to Whig ministers. 275 00:19:37,780 --> 00:19:40,010 He will want you to replace them with Tory ladies. 276 00:19:40,060 --> 00:19:41,330 But they are my friends! 277 00:19:41,380 --> 00:19:43,330 I would ask the same in his position. 278 00:19:43,380 --> 00:19:46,740 A Prime Minister must feel he has the confidence of his monarch. 279 00:19:51,180 --> 00:19:55,770 Look, these stones are so dirty. They must be cleaned before we go to Hanover. 280 00:19:55,820 --> 00:19:57,890 Hanover will have to wait. 281 00:19:57,940 --> 00:20:02,770 I think it's going to be far more interesting to stay here, now that Melbourne has gone. 282 00:20:02,820 --> 00:20:06,490 I do hope the loss won't prove too much of a strain on her wits. 283 00:20:06,540 --> 00:20:09,610 Oh, they have never been strong. Those awful bonnets. 284 00:20:09,660 --> 00:20:13,050 I heard today, she actually went to Dover House quite alone. 285 00:20:13,100 --> 00:20:15,570 Seems to have lost all sense of propriety. 286 00:20:15,620 --> 00:20:17,490 If this persists... 287 00:20:18,340 --> 00:20:20,680 .. changes will be inevitable. 288 00:20:33,380 --> 00:20:34,930 In a hurry, Sir Robert? 289 00:20:34,980 --> 00:20:36,650 Her Majesty has sent for me. 290 00:20:36,700 --> 00:20:38,330 Might I offer a word of advice? 291 00:20:38,380 --> 00:20:42,170 Everything will go very smoothly if you avoid contradicting her. 292 00:20:42,220 --> 00:20:44,530 She does hate to be proved wrong. 293 00:20:44,580 --> 00:20:48,770 I am sure that she will understand the situation when presented with facts. 294 00:20:48,820 --> 00:20:53,850 I find that the Queen responds to a personal approach, a well-told tale. 295 00:20:53,900 --> 00:20:57,400 She does tend to find the detail a trifle wearisome. 296 00:20:57,580 --> 00:21:02,020 I thank you for your advice, but I'm sure that we will do very well. 297 00:21:02,860 --> 00:21:06,580 Her Majesty cannot expect things to continue as they did under your ministry. 298 00:21:08,620 --> 00:21:11,490 In that case, I wish you a very good day. 299 00:21:15,540 --> 00:21:18,170 I have no chin in this one and two chins in the next. 300 00:21:18,220 --> 00:21:22,730 How can they say it is an accurate likeness when none of these images look the same? 301 00:21:22,780 --> 00:21:24,730 Look at the coin itself, Ma'am. 302 00:21:24,780 --> 00:21:26,970 It is more convincing in relief, I think. 303 00:21:27,020 --> 00:21:29,050 But I look like a goose wearing a crown. 304 00:21:29,100 --> 00:21:31,380 Sir Robert Peel. 305 00:21:31,860 --> 00:21:33,460 Your Majesty. 306 00:21:35,020 --> 00:21:37,970 Sir Robert, take a look at these designs for the new coin. 307 00:21:38,020 --> 00:21:40,160 What do you think of this? 308 00:21:43,100 --> 00:21:45,850 Well, I see nothing wrong with it, Ma'am. 309 00:21:45,900 --> 00:21:48,130 Indeed, I would say it is an excellent likeness. 310 00:21:48,180 --> 00:21:50,140 Really? 311 00:21:51,140 --> 00:21:53,410 But you are here on business, Sir Robert. 312 00:21:53,460 --> 00:21:55,820 Er... yes, Ma'am. 313 00:21:56,740 --> 00:21:59,740 Perhaps if I might have a private audience? 314 00:22:12,580 --> 00:22:17,330 I am here to assure you that I have enough support in the House to form a government. 315 00:22:19,020 --> 00:22:21,250 Of course, as you know, Ma'am, 316 00:22:21,300 --> 00:22:24,940 any government serves at the... pleasure of the Crown. 317 00:22:25,620 --> 00:22:27,890 I do know how the constitution works. 318 00:22:27,940 --> 00:22:32,690 And of course, Ma'am, you know it is essential that the Crown, that is, you, 319 00:22:32,740 --> 00:22:37,570 must appear to be above party politics 320 00:22:37,620 --> 00:22:40,170 and favour neither side over the other. 321 00:22:40,220 --> 00:22:42,930 Have you come to give me a lesson in government, Sir Robert? 322 00:22:42,980 --> 00:22:45,130 There is the question of your household, Ma'am. 323 00:22:45,180 --> 00:22:47,130 My household? 324 00:22:47,180 --> 00:22:52,450 Four of your ladies are married to Whig ministers. 325 00:22:52,500 --> 00:22:56,210 If you were to replace one or two of them 326 00:22:56,260 --> 00:22:59,490 with ladies connected to my side of the house, 327 00:22:59,540 --> 00:23:04,250 then there would be no danger of you appearing to favour one side. 328 00:23:04,300 --> 00:23:06,250 You want me to give up my ladies? 329 00:23:06,300 --> 00:23:08,610 My closest and dearest friends? 330 00:23:08,660 --> 00:23:10,050 Whatever next, Sir Robert? 331 00:23:10,100 --> 00:23:12,130 My dressers? The housemaids? 332 00:23:12,180 --> 00:23:14,850 Do you want to surround me with spies? 333 00:23:15,860 --> 00:23:19,330 It is not my intention to deprive you of your friends, Ma'am, 334 00:23:19,380 --> 00:23:21,370 simply to ask you to be friendly to all. 335 00:23:21,420 --> 00:23:23,850 I absolutely will not give up my ladies, Sir Robert, 336 00:23:23,900 --> 00:23:26,010 and I believe you have no right to ask me. 337 00:23:26,060 --> 00:23:29,010 - Not even one? - I think I've made myself clear. 338 00:23:29,060 --> 00:23:31,460 Thank you, Sir Robert. 339 00:23:43,900 --> 00:23:48,820 Your mama isn't going to be told what to do by Sir Robert Peel or anyone else. 340 00:23:50,580 --> 00:23:53,290 She dismissed me like a footman caught stealing the silver. 341 00:23:53,340 --> 00:23:57,060 Hmm! It appears she has her grandfather's temper. But she cannot refuse you. 342 00:23:57,500 --> 00:24:00,490 I'm afraid she has. She will not change a single lady. 343 00:24:00,540 --> 00:24:02,050 Nonsense, man. 344 00:24:02,100 --> 00:24:07,410 Go back and offer her someone charming like, er... Emily Anglesey. 345 00:24:07,460 --> 00:24:12,290 I am sure her little Majesty would exchange her for that cat, Emma Portman. 346 00:24:12,340 --> 00:24:16,050 I cannot form a ministry on the basis of Lady Anglesey's charms. 347 00:24:16,100 --> 00:24:18,410 No stomach for the fight, eh? 348 00:24:18,460 --> 00:24:21,930 You should learn to win her over like Melbourne does. 349 00:24:21,980 --> 00:24:25,810 I'm afraid I do not have Lord Melbourne's... ease of manner. 350 00:24:25,860 --> 00:24:29,210 She would be yours if you would just flirt with her a little. 351 00:24:29,260 --> 00:24:34,050 Forgive me. I had not realised that flirting was a prerequisite for being Prime Minister. 352 00:24:34,100 --> 00:24:36,450 Can this really be true? The Tory Party, 353 00:24:36,500 --> 00:24:41,410 the party of Burke and Pitt, has been defeated by the caprice of an 18-year-old girl? 354 00:24:41,460 --> 00:24:44,770 I cannot form a government without the support of the sovereign. 355 00:24:44,820 --> 00:24:48,530 The Queen refuses to make any changes to her household. Therefore I cannot proceed. 356 00:24:48,580 --> 00:24:53,290 Her behaviour is barely rational. To make such a to-do over her ladies. 357 00:24:53,340 --> 00:24:58,170 Mind you, my father behaved in this way, at the beginning of his affliction. 358 00:24:58,220 --> 00:25:02,060 If this persists, changes will be inevitable! 359 00:25:04,180 --> 00:25:06,810 Do you know what that... child has done? 360 00:25:06,860 --> 00:25:08,370 No-one tells me anything. 361 00:25:08,420 --> 00:25:14,170 Your daughter has told Peel she will not get rid of any of those Whig harpies that surround her 362 00:25:14,220 --> 00:25:17,690 and now Peel won't form a government unless she does. 363 00:25:17,740 --> 00:25:19,850 No-one can tell Victoria what to do. 364 00:25:19,900 --> 00:25:22,210 She's trying to get Melbourne back, of course, 365 00:25:22,260 --> 00:25:27,260 and if she succeeds, we will not be able to protect her with a regency. 366 00:25:33,340 --> 00:25:35,330 I think I should be the one to resign, Ma'am. 367 00:25:35,380 --> 00:25:39,730 Harriet plays the piano much better than me, and she has such an eye for fashion. 368 00:25:39,780 --> 00:25:43,050 No-one is going to resign, Emma. You are my ladies and my friends. 369 00:25:43,100 --> 00:25:46,250 But, Ma'am, you will have to make some adjustments. 370 00:25:46,300 --> 00:25:48,970 It is the custom when the administration changes. 371 00:25:49,020 --> 00:25:51,930 Otherwise Sir Robert will feel he does not have your support, 372 00:25:51,980 --> 00:25:54,650 and then he cannot form a government. 373 00:25:56,300 --> 00:25:58,940 Precisely. 374 00:26:12,620 --> 00:26:15,530 Isn't it rather late for you to be out, Miss Skerrett? 375 00:26:15,580 --> 00:26:18,810 I had an errand to run and it took longer than expected. 376 00:26:18,860 --> 00:26:22,820 Perhaps that's where I've seen you before, running errands? 377 00:26:23,820 --> 00:26:26,370 Not unless you were in Chiswick, Mr Francatelli. 378 00:26:26,420 --> 00:26:28,130 No, I've never been to Chiswick, 379 00:26:28,180 --> 00:26:31,300 but I never forget a face, especially one as pretty as yours. 380 00:26:32,620 --> 00:26:37,220 I'm sure you've seen many pretty faces, Mr Francatelli, but mine isn't one of them. 381 00:26:47,500 --> 00:26:48,700 Whoa. 382 00:27:00,060 --> 00:27:01,570 There you are, Conroy. 383 00:27:01,620 --> 00:27:05,970 I confess, I was surprised to get your message, sir. 384 00:27:06,020 --> 00:27:10,730 It seems to me, my niece has taken leave of her wits. 385 00:27:10,780 --> 00:27:12,650 Like my poor father. 386 00:27:13,740 --> 00:27:15,340 Yes. 387 00:27:16,340 --> 00:27:18,610 I believe you are right, sir. 388 00:27:19,180 --> 00:27:22,540 She's always been prone to hysteria, ever since she was a child. 389 00:27:23,380 --> 00:27:26,930 I'm afraid that the strain of her position has disordered her senses. 390 00:27:26,980 --> 00:27:29,380 Papa used to talk to himself... 391 00:27:30,500 --> 00:27:33,700 .. and scream at nothing in particular. 392 00:27:34,340 --> 00:27:36,930 Does my niece do anything like that? 393 00:27:36,980 --> 00:27:41,050 Well, her behaviour is certainly erratic, sir, yes. Yes. 394 00:27:41,100 --> 00:27:46,330 No-one wants to believe that the head that wears the crown is anything less than sane, 395 00:27:46,380 --> 00:27:50,860 but if needs must, we must not shirk our duty. 396 00:27:51,900 --> 00:27:53,530 No, indeed. 397 00:27:53,580 --> 00:27:57,020 I'm sure the Duchess is concerned for her daughter's welfare. 398 00:27:59,140 --> 00:28:01,140 And I'm worried too... 399 00:28:02,660 --> 00:28:04,530 .. for the country. 400 00:28:04,980 --> 00:28:06,570 It may be that... 401 00:28:06,620 --> 00:28:10,780 we can come to some sort of... arrangement together. 402 00:28:11,300 --> 00:28:13,970 A regency on the grounds of insanity? 403 00:28:15,060 --> 00:28:17,250 You put it bluntly but... 404 00:28:17,300 --> 00:28:19,930 With the Duchess as Regent? 405 00:28:19,980 --> 00:28:22,730 To be convincing, it would be necessary 406 00:28:22,780 --> 00:28:26,370 to install a member of the British royal family 407 00:28:26,420 --> 00:28:28,770 as co-regent. 408 00:28:33,100 --> 00:28:34,820 Well... 409 00:28:36,820 --> 00:28:40,730 .. I am sure the Duchess will want what is best for her daughter. 410 00:28:40,780 --> 00:28:44,580 - And for the country. - That too, sir, of course. 411 00:28:54,020 --> 00:28:55,890 So what will you do now, William? 412 00:28:55,940 --> 00:28:59,620 Now that you don't have to play nursemaid to your royal charge? 413 00:29:00,420 --> 00:29:06,130 I shall go to Brocket Hall to finish my commentary on the life of St Chrysostom. 414 00:29:06,180 --> 00:29:08,890 Little Vicky told Peel she won't give up a single lady 415 00:29:08,940 --> 00:29:11,130 and she doesn't want him as Prime Minister. 416 00:29:11,180 --> 00:29:13,580 It is not her decision to make! 417 00:29:15,100 --> 00:29:17,130 A message from the Palace, my Lord. 418 00:29:17,180 --> 00:29:20,420 The Queen would like to see you at your earliest convenience. 419 00:29:22,020 --> 00:29:25,540 That's your summons. What are you going to tell her? 420 00:29:26,580 --> 00:29:31,620 I believe, Emma, that the Queen knows the difference between duty and inclination. 421 00:29:38,460 --> 00:29:40,570 What have you done to your hand, Mrs Jenkins? 422 00:29:40,620 --> 00:29:43,530 Oh, I was trying to light the new gas mantle, Ma'am. 423 00:29:43,580 --> 00:29:46,450 Lehzen believes we must change with the times. 424 00:29:46,500 --> 00:29:49,370 But then she's not the one who's lighting the gas. 425 00:29:49,420 --> 00:29:52,660 - Is it very painful? - It could have been worse, Ma'am. 426 00:29:58,780 --> 00:30:00,250 What was that? 427 00:30:00,300 --> 00:30:02,650 Probably just the wind, Ma'am. 428 00:30:05,700 --> 00:30:10,890 Installing the gas downstairs has disturbed the rats. They're looking for new territory. 429 00:30:10,940 --> 00:30:13,010 I saw one in the throne room this morning! 430 00:30:13,060 --> 00:30:16,090 - The throne room? - Indeed, Baroness. 431 00:30:16,140 --> 00:30:20,010 They're spreading through the palace like a miasma of corruption. 432 00:30:20,060 --> 00:30:21,890 But you will deal with them, Mr Penge. 433 00:30:21,940 --> 00:30:25,180 Certainly, but it will be an expensive business. 434 00:30:44,420 --> 00:30:46,340 Dear Lord M. 435 00:30:46,660 --> 00:30:49,090 Don't you think I've arranged things marvellously? 436 00:30:49,140 --> 00:30:52,570 - You have been most resourceful, Ma'am. - Sir Robert was so rough with me. 437 00:30:52,620 --> 00:30:57,130 He wanted to send all my ladies away and replace them with some horrid Tory spies. 438 00:30:57,180 --> 00:31:01,210 Peel is a... he's a fine politician and a man of principle 439 00:31:01,260 --> 00:31:05,780 but I fear he has never understood the fairer sex. 440 00:31:08,260 --> 00:31:09,410 I have missed you. 441 00:31:09,460 --> 00:31:12,000 It's been all of a day and a half. 442 00:31:12,660 --> 00:31:16,930 And whilst I salute your tenacity, Ma'am, I must tell you 443 00:31:16,980 --> 00:31:19,490 that if I were to return as Prime Minister, 444 00:31:19,540 --> 00:31:21,090 it would not be in your interests. 445 00:31:21,140 --> 00:31:23,010 Not in my interests? 446 00:31:23,580 --> 00:31:25,490 But it is all that I desire in the world. 447 00:31:25,540 --> 00:31:27,170 Well, you flatter me, Ma'am, 448 00:31:27,220 --> 00:31:31,130 but I cannot allow you to jeopardise the position of the Crown on my account. 449 00:31:31,180 --> 00:31:33,410 - Allow me? - Peel was perfectly within his rights 450 00:31:33,460 --> 00:31:35,690 to ask you to make some changes in your household. 451 00:31:35,740 --> 00:31:40,340 If I lose them, I will have no-one! It'll be like Kensington all over again. 452 00:31:41,220 --> 00:31:43,850 Peel does not understand this, but you do. 453 00:31:43,900 --> 00:31:47,210 But he does deserve your support. A monarch must be seen to be impartial. 454 00:31:47,260 --> 00:31:50,530 - I can't help it if all my friends are Whigs! - Because that's all you know. 455 00:31:50,580 --> 00:31:53,770 I don't believe if Sir Robert had been my Prime Minister from the first, 456 00:31:53,820 --> 00:31:56,730 I would ever have liked him half as much as I like you. 457 00:31:56,780 --> 00:31:59,850 You are still young and inexperienced, 458 00:31:59,900 --> 00:32:04,970 and it is my job, no, it is my duty, to see that you come to no harm. 459 00:32:05,020 --> 00:32:06,730 If I were to form a government now, 460 00:32:06,780 --> 00:32:10,490 critics would say that I had manipulated you for my own advantage. 461 00:32:10,540 --> 00:32:12,970 I am not a piece of clay to be moulded by any hand. 462 00:32:13,020 --> 00:32:17,650 No, indeed, but you must understand that it doesn't matter who you like or do not like! 463 00:32:17,700 --> 00:32:20,490 How can you say that? Surely my inclinations are paramount. 464 00:32:20,540 --> 00:32:23,290 Your Majesty, surely you understand what is at stake here? 465 00:32:23,340 --> 00:32:25,940 Lord Melbourne, you forget yourself! 466 00:32:26,700 --> 00:32:29,440 Don't you want to be my Prime Minister? 467 00:32:31,700 --> 00:32:33,900 Not in these circumstances. 468 00:32:34,940 --> 00:32:38,850 The relationship between Crown and Parliament is a sacred one 469 00:32:38,900 --> 00:32:41,900 and I will not allow you to put it in danger. 470 00:32:51,660 --> 00:32:56,690 Drina can be foolish, and headstrong maybe, but she's not mad. 471 00:32:56,740 --> 00:33:00,900 Visiting Melbourne at his house on a whim is hardly rational. 472 00:33:02,060 --> 00:33:03,610 I suppose he had a mad wife, 473 00:33:03,660 --> 00:33:08,220 so this kind of behaviour is quite unexceptional to him, but it is not fitting in the Queen. 474 00:33:09,220 --> 00:33:11,970 She is a young girl with a tendresse for a man. 475 00:33:12,020 --> 00:33:14,250 It is not so unusual. 476 00:33:14,300 --> 00:33:17,210 A spell of calm and seclusion is what she needs, 477 00:33:17,260 --> 00:33:19,810 sequestered from the cares of her position. 478 00:33:19,860 --> 00:33:22,660 No, that is too much. 479 00:33:23,300 --> 00:33:24,650 I want to help her. 480 00:33:24,700 --> 00:33:27,700 This is the best way to help her. 481 00:33:29,540 --> 00:33:31,500 My dear Duchess... 482 00:33:32,180 --> 00:33:35,050 you know how much I want you to take your rightful place 483 00:33:35,100 --> 00:33:36,940 as Regent. 484 00:33:49,420 --> 00:33:51,180 Sir. 485 00:33:54,140 --> 00:33:56,300 Brandy. In the library. 486 00:33:57,540 --> 00:33:59,540 And I'm not at home... 487 00:33:59,900 --> 00:34:01,700 to anyone. 488 00:34:31,200 --> 00:34:33,040 I couldn't sleep. 489 00:34:34,760 --> 00:34:37,150 You need to be rested for your birthday celebration. 490 00:34:37,200 --> 00:34:39,740 Let me take you back to your room. 491 00:34:40,640 --> 00:34:43,230 Mama, did you hear that? 492 00:34:43,280 --> 00:34:44,910 My poor little girl. 493 00:34:44,960 --> 00:34:49,830 You must not start at shadows, or people will whisper about you. 494 00:34:49,880 --> 00:34:52,280 They remember your grandfather. 495 00:34:53,120 --> 00:34:54,790 My grandfather? 496 00:34:57,280 --> 00:34:58,710 But he was mad. 497 00:34:58,760 --> 00:35:00,510 What are you saying, Mama? 498 00:35:00,560 --> 00:35:02,390 It is not what I am saying. 499 00:35:02,440 --> 00:35:05,440 But maybe you're needing some rest and quiet. 500 00:35:09,000 --> 00:35:11,140 I will protect you, Drina. 501 00:35:12,160 --> 00:35:15,200 I will not let them take it away from you. 502 00:35:17,360 --> 00:35:21,840 There was a time, Mama, when I needed your protection. 503 00:35:25,200 --> 00:35:29,030 But instead you allowed Sir John to make you his creature. 504 00:35:29,080 --> 00:35:31,830 Sir John at least cares about my existence. 505 00:35:31,880 --> 00:35:34,470 You have banished me from your affections. 506 00:35:34,520 --> 00:35:36,860 And whose fault is that, Mama? 507 00:35:46,160 --> 00:35:48,960 Do you want any particular style, Ma'am? 508 00:35:54,640 --> 00:35:57,310 I can't seem to fix on anything today. 509 00:36:04,120 --> 00:36:05,920 Mr Penge, a word. 510 00:36:06,640 --> 00:36:10,110 Her Majesty heard a rustling last night in the sitting room. 511 00:36:10,160 --> 00:36:14,830 I told her it was nothing. I hope I was correct. 512 00:36:14,880 --> 00:36:16,910 I hope so too, Baroness, 513 00:36:16,960 --> 00:36:22,110 but when you upset the natural order of things with your gas lighting, 514 00:36:22,160 --> 00:36:24,700 the consequences are far-reaching. 515 00:36:25,640 --> 00:36:30,110 ♪ God save our gracious Queen 516 00:36:30,160 --> 00:36:33,990 ♪ Long live our noble Queen 517 00:36:34,040 --> 00:36:38,440 - ♪ God save the Queen... - Look. Oh, it's dear little Dash. 518 00:36:40,080 --> 00:36:43,350 - Who made this? - Mr Francatelli, Your Majesty. 519 00:36:43,400 --> 00:36:45,230 The Palace Chef. 520 00:36:45,280 --> 00:36:47,110 I must congratulate you, Penge. 521 00:36:47,160 --> 00:36:49,700 It has all been done very prettily. 522 00:36:50,720 --> 00:36:54,160 ♪ God save our Queen 523 00:36:58,080 --> 00:37:00,110 Mama. 524 00:37:00,160 --> 00:37:02,300 Happy Birthday, Victoria. 525 00:37:02,560 --> 00:37:05,270 May I add my best wishes on your birthday, Ma'am. 526 00:37:05,320 --> 00:37:08,920 Your first of many more as Queen, I hope. 527 00:37:11,840 --> 00:37:15,040 Perhaps you'd like to open your presents, Ma'am? 528 00:37:18,840 --> 00:37:21,080 From Lord Melbourne, Ma'am. 529 00:37:46,560 --> 00:37:50,060 He thinks I would benefit from studying the heavens. 530 00:37:50,600 --> 00:37:52,440 Happy Birthday. 531 00:37:54,280 --> 00:37:56,440 Thank you, Mama. 532 00:37:58,680 --> 00:38:00,750 A volume of Shakespeare. 533 00:38:01,480 --> 00:38:03,750 "King Lear." 534 00:38:03,800 --> 00:38:08,080 "How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is to have a thankless child." 535 00:38:18,600 --> 00:38:20,710 Calm yourself! 536 00:38:20,760 --> 00:38:23,270 Ma'am! Ma'am! Calm yourself! 537 00:38:23,320 --> 00:38:25,720 Hysterics. 538 00:38:26,360 --> 00:38:28,030 Over a rat? 539 00:38:28,080 --> 00:38:29,990 You could hear her all over the Palace. 540 00:38:30,040 --> 00:38:33,520 Was there a rat, or was it an hallucination? 541 00:38:34,360 --> 00:38:36,960 My father used to see a red dog. 542 00:38:37,720 --> 00:38:39,990 I believe there was a rat... 543 00:38:40,360 --> 00:38:43,230 .. but the Queen's reaction was, er... excessive. 544 00:38:43,280 --> 00:38:47,190 It must raise the question as to the state of her wits. 545 00:38:47,240 --> 00:38:50,550 I wonder if Wellington and Peel will feel the same way. 546 00:38:50,600 --> 00:38:56,360 Peel may put aside his scruples when he realises what is at stake. 547 00:38:58,360 --> 00:39:03,000 The Duchess... wants no harm to come to her daughter. 548 00:39:04,640 --> 00:39:06,980 We will care for her together. 549 00:39:08,000 --> 00:39:09,720 Together. 550 00:39:11,600 --> 00:39:16,590 I believe, Ma'am, that your nerves have been under considerable strain. 551 00:39:16,640 --> 00:39:21,390 You must have complete rest, so that your equilibrium can be restored. 552 00:39:21,440 --> 00:39:24,910 Out of the question. I have an engagement this afternoon. 553 00:39:24,960 --> 00:39:26,710 But, Ma'am, you are not yourself. 554 00:39:26,760 --> 00:39:30,160 I had a shock, Sir James, that is all. 555 00:39:31,120 --> 00:39:33,070 I am not an invalid. 556 00:39:33,120 --> 00:39:35,510 (The strain is too much for her.) 557 00:39:35,560 --> 00:39:40,870 There was one the size of a baby, and not a new-born one neither. 558 00:39:42,880 --> 00:39:46,030 Baroness, how may I help you? 559 00:39:46,080 --> 00:39:50,840 I came to tell you that I have decided not to install gas at the Palace. 560 00:39:52,160 --> 00:39:54,230 It has caused too much disturbance. 561 00:39:54,280 --> 00:39:56,960 As you wish, Baroness. 562 00:40:02,320 --> 00:40:07,070 I'd heard reports of... an incident on your birthday and I was concerned. 563 00:40:07,120 --> 00:40:09,990 I am in perfect health, as you see. 564 00:40:10,040 --> 00:40:15,470 Then you must be aware that it is time for you to call someone to form a government, Ma'am. 565 00:40:15,520 --> 00:40:20,230 I know Peel is not a charmer like Melbourne, but, er... he's sound enough. 566 00:40:20,280 --> 00:40:23,520 Very possibly. But I will not give up my ladies. 567 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:25,950 They are my allies. 568 00:40:26,000 --> 00:40:27,590 You were a soldier, Duke. 569 00:40:27,640 --> 00:40:29,430 Would you want to go into battle alone? 570 00:40:29,480 --> 00:40:33,070 I was not aware that you were fighting a war, Ma'am. 571 00:40:33,120 --> 00:40:35,470 Because you are not a young woman, Duke, 572 00:40:35,520 --> 00:40:38,520 and no-one, I suspect, tells you what to do. 573 00:40:39,120 --> 00:40:42,220 But I have to prove my worth every single day. 574 00:40:42,600 --> 00:40:44,740 And I cannot do it alone. 575 00:40:49,440 --> 00:40:53,510 Robert Peel for Prime Minister! 576 00:40:53,560 --> 00:40:56,300 I wonder if I should wave at the crowd? 577 00:40:57,320 --> 00:40:59,640 No-one seems to be smiling. 578 00:41:00,200 --> 00:41:02,880 Who's running the country? 579 00:41:09,080 --> 00:41:11,510 This situation is getting out of hand, Melbourne. 580 00:41:11,560 --> 00:41:14,950 Cumberland thinks the little Queen listens to voices in her head, 581 00:41:15,000 --> 00:41:16,940 like her grandfather. 582 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:21,190 If he's right, we'll have to appoint a regent. 583 00:41:21,240 --> 00:41:24,350 Must have someone sensible at the heart of things. 584 00:41:24,400 --> 00:41:26,030 You cannot mean that, sir. 585 00:41:26,080 --> 00:41:29,190 Perhaps not, but I am not the man 586 00:41:29,240 --> 00:41:33,680 to put those rumours to rest... Melbourne. 587 00:41:41,560 --> 00:41:44,400 Her Majesty, Queen Victoria. 588 00:42:01,520 --> 00:42:03,680 Welcome, Your Majesty. 589 00:42:27,480 --> 00:42:30,470 May I be of assistance, Ma'am? 590 00:42:30,520 --> 00:42:33,230 I should be most grateful. 591 00:42:33,280 --> 00:42:35,680 It seems I can't manage unaided. 592 00:42:37,200 --> 00:42:40,200 Then it will be my pleasure to serve you, Ma'am. 593 00:42:43,600 --> 00:42:45,600 Do you mean...? 594 00:42:46,200 --> 00:42:49,870 If you do me the honour of asking me to form a ministry, Ma'am, 595 00:42:49,920 --> 00:42:51,790 then I would accept. 596 00:43:06,560 --> 00:43:10,600 No picture could truly do you justice, Ma'am, but this comes close. 597 00:43:15,720 --> 00:43:17,670 And that is the Lord's Anointed. 598 00:43:17,720 --> 00:43:19,870 The public like having a young Queen. 599 00:43:19,920 --> 00:43:23,120 It makes the country feel youthful, don't you know. 600 00:43:23,360 --> 00:43:26,670 No-one wants a Queen who has lost her reason. 601 00:43:26,720 --> 00:43:30,270 Oh, I think the Queen looks eminently sane. 602 00:43:30,320 --> 00:43:33,030 See, she has Melbourne by her side again. 603 00:43:33,080 --> 00:43:37,190 I expect that he caught wind of your plans 604 00:43:37,240 --> 00:43:38,990 and decided he would not have it. 605 00:43:39,040 --> 00:43:41,110 My plans? 606 00:43:41,160 --> 00:43:44,680 I have no desire other than for a Tory government. 607 00:43:45,360 --> 00:43:50,960 Oh, we shall be in office soon enough, but in the right circumstances. 608 00:44:05,440 --> 00:44:08,030 Oh, you are a very fine piece. 609 00:44:08,080 --> 00:44:09,950 Let me go. I am not for sale. 610 00:44:10,000 --> 00:44:12,750 Everyone is for sale. It just depends on the price. 611 00:44:12,800 --> 00:44:15,190 - Really, sir, I'm not... - Please, leave the lady alone. 612 00:44:15,240 --> 00:44:17,030 - And who are you, her protector? - No. 613 00:44:17,080 --> 00:44:18,800 Her friend. 614 00:44:25,320 --> 00:44:27,310 Thank you. 615 00:44:27,360 --> 00:44:30,710 You are more complicated than I thought, Miss Skerrett. 616 00:44:30,760 --> 00:44:32,070 I knew I'd seen you before. 617 00:44:32,120 --> 00:44:35,590 Ma Fletcher's nunnery, if I'm not mistaken? 618 00:44:35,640 --> 00:44:39,790 Now the question is, how you got from a house of ill repute to the Queen's dressing room? 619 00:44:39,840 --> 00:44:41,190 That's my business. 620 00:44:41,240 --> 00:44:44,630 Please... don't tell on me, Mr Francatelli. 621 00:44:44,680 --> 00:44:47,920 Oh, don't worry, Miss Skerrett. I don't care where you come from. 622 00:44:48,920 --> 00:44:52,400 I'm just looking forward to getting better acquainted. 623 00:44:59,680 --> 00:45:04,510 So young and with such responsibilities. 624 00:45:04,560 --> 00:45:06,750 She should not have to bear them alone. 625 00:45:06,800 --> 00:45:09,630 I am so glad William has agreed to form a ministry. 626 00:45:09,680 --> 00:45:12,230 You have arranged things very well, Ma'am. 627 00:45:12,280 --> 00:45:16,950 I outflanked my enemies, as the Duke of Wellington would say. 628 00:45:18,800 --> 00:45:21,750 But you do know that your days are numbered, don't you? 629 00:45:21,800 --> 00:45:24,430 Yes, of course. Any Prime Minister knows that. 630 00:45:24,480 --> 00:45:27,910 I mean, that the Queen must marry soon. 631 00:45:27,960 --> 00:45:30,070 And then... 632 00:45:30,120 --> 00:45:31,920 Yes. 633 00:45:32,560 --> 00:45:35,680 Then she will look to her husband, not to me. 634 00:45:37,200 --> 00:45:38,960 I know. 635 00:45:43,480 --> 00:45:47,080 There has been an uprising by a group calling themselves Chartists. 636 00:45:47,800 --> 00:45:49,870 You must talk to Victoria about Albert. 637 00:45:49,920 --> 00:45:52,790 I have seen the way my niece looks at you. 638 00:45:52,840 --> 00:45:55,470 I don't want to stupid boy like Albert or anyone else! 639 00:45:55,520 --> 00:45:58,760 I believe when you give your heart, it will be without hesitation. 640 00:46:00,040 --> 00:46:02,950 I don't know what it is you want but you ain't getting nothing from me. 641 00:46:03,000 --> 00:46:04,910 We cannot marry where we please you and I. 642 00:46:04,960 --> 00:46:08,200 Victoria does not care for the admirable Conroy 643 00:46:08,400 --> 00:46:09,790 I cannot live without him. 644 00:46:09,840 --> 00:46:11,870 I think I will never be happy. 645 00:46:11,920 --> 00:46:13,320 No Mama!