Starting in 1848, the third series depicts a turbulent and uncertain time for both Europe and the monarchy. With revolutions on the continent and the Chartist movement reaching its peak in London, Victoria is under pressure from the government to leave London for her own safety.
All episodes — Series 3
S3 E1Uneasy Lies the Head that Wears the Crown
Mar 24, 20197.446 min
Revolution sweeps across Europe and pressure builds on Victoria with new arrivals at the Palace.
S3 E2London Bridge is Falling Down
Mar 31, 20197.145 min
Victoria must decide whether to fight the Chartists with force or allow them to present their petition.
S3 E3Et In Arcadia
Apr 7, 20195.745 min
At Osborne House, Albert relishes the opportunity to spend time with the family away from London, but Victoria is desperate to get back to the Palace and the business of politics.
S3 E4Foreign Bodies
Apr 14, 20197.145 min
When Albert leaves the Palace for Cambridge, Victoria faces the traumatic impact of a cholera epidemic on the streets of London.
S3 E5A Show of Unity
Apr 21, 20197.345 min
After an assassination attempt, the Royal household visit Ireland. Intrigue, conflict and romance all blossom during a stay at the Palmerston estate.
S3 E6A Coburg Quartet
Apr 28, 20195.445 min
A Georgian ball at the Palace could not come at a worse time as private pictures of the Royal family are made public.
S3 E7A Public Inconvenience
May 5, 20195.745 min
Albert and Palmerston put their reputations on the line, and Victoria must fight against her better judgment to decide where to place her allegiance.
S3 E8The White Elephant
May 12, 2019746 min
The world's eyes are on the Great Exhibition, and the Royal couple. Does triumph or failure beckon? Lives will be changed forever as intrigue unfolds amongst the exhibits.