The young Princess Victoria, strictly confined within the boundaries of Kensington Palace, is being moulded for her awesome future as Queen of England. her mother's sinister friend, Sir John Conroy, makes her uneasy .
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Queen Victoria Series
This historical saga chronicles the life and reign of one of Britain's most iconic monarchs. From her early days on the throne to the long and influential era that defined an age, this series delves into the personal and political challenges she faced. Immerse yourself in the intricate court politics, dramatic events, and personal relationships that shaped an empire and left an indelible mark on history. Explore the triumphs and trials of a sovereign who became a symbol of her time.
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On the morning of 20th June 1837, an eighteen-year-old girl is called from her bed to be told that she is Queen of England. the eternal conflict between Victoria and her mother, and the young queen's hatred of Sir John Conroy, her mother's close friend.
The young Queen, as well has having to endure her constant pregnancies, is in perpetual revolt against any encroachment on her position - and Albert is doing just that. Despite attempts on her life and crises like the Crimean War and the Indian Mutiny, her family - Albert and their nine children - is her prime concern.
Albert is dead and the queen is preparing to spend the rest of her life in mourning. Yet the last years of her reign are to be momentous years. The court at Windsor, Balmoral, Osborne or Buckingham Palace is perpetually shocked by the Prince of Wales, forever in pursuit of horses, women and scandal, the heady harbinger of Edwardian years to come.