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The Story of Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria was a woman of tremendous passion who battled personal demons; a dutiful monarch and groundbreaking global ruler; and devoted wife and matriarch — all at the same time. Visiting royal residences Kensington Palace and Osborne House, experts uncover the truth about the fashion, food, family, love and power of one Britain's greatest ever monarchs. Narrated by Miriam Margolyes.
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Queen Victoria: Love, Loss, and Leadership
Season 1 Episode 103 | 45m 55s | CC
Victoria’s moving diaries and letters reveal how Albert’s sudden death plunges her into a deep depression, escaping to Balmoral to grieve in private and avoid royal duties. The near death of her son Bertie brings her back to royal life and, as the British Empire expands, her fascination with India grows.
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