As the episode begins, Princess Vicky (Louisa Bay) and Prince Bertie (Laurie Shepherd) watch as Victoria (Jenna Coleman) goes through labor. Feodora (Kate Fleetwood) joins Victoria and Albert (Tom Hughes) seconds later. The chaos continues outside the palace. Albert gives orders to the guards. Meanwhile, Louis Philippe (Vincent Regan) plays cards with the Duke of Monmouth (Nicholas Audsley) and Alfred Paget (Jordan Walker). Albert is shocked to find them gambling. Sophie (Lily Travers) enters. Joseph (David Burnett) watches as the Duke is harsh to his wife. Albert returns to Victoria. He tells her that the mob has dispersed. O’Connor (Ben Cartwright) tries to convince the mob to stop rioting. Patrick (Kerr Logan) does his best to stir them up even more.

Abigail Turner (Sabrina Bartlett) is surprised by Patrick’s attitude change. He tells her that he wants to be a free man before kissing her. Those at the palace are happy to see the new baby. The baby is named Princess Louise. Patrick gets the crowd angered by the baby’s birth. The Duke of Wellington (Peter Bowles) arrives at the palace. Albert confronts him. Wellington insists his visit is necessary. Soon, Lord John Russell (John Sessions) and Lord Palmerston (Laurence Fox) join them. They discuss the Chartist movement and possible solutions for the problem. Albert insists that they have failed these people. Victoria doesn’t want to use troops against them. Palmerston is adamant that the troops must be mobilized against the Chartists.

Victoria refuses. Police officers storm the Chartist compound. The discover the rifles and haul them away. Abigail is shocked. Patrick denies everything but he is arrested anyway. Francatelli (Ferdinand Kingsley) surprises Skerrett (Nell Hudson). He tells her that they now own a hotel. He bought it without telling her. He knows that she wouldn’t have wanted to leave the Queen’s side. Francatelli wants to get married. Skerrett doesn’t seem too thrilled with the idea. The Prime Minister tells Victoria about the rifles. Palmerston seems eager to get close to the ladies of the palace. The Prime Minister insists they have no choice but to put troops on the streets. Victoria reluctantly signs the document. Philippe hands out with Victoria’s children. The kids become worried that Victoria is going to have her head cut off. Albert manages to calm them down.

An angry Albert confronts Philippe. Albert’s words convince Philippe that it is time to leave. Victoria asks Skerrett about Abigail. Skerrett explains that a question doesn’t need to curry furry. Still, Victoria wants them to love her. Abigail speaks to O’Connor. He makes it clear that Patrick could be hung. O’Connor isn’t sure where Patrick would find the money to buy the rifles. Sophie is harassed by the locals. Palmerston manages to calm them down. He gives her a drink. They speak about Sophie’s son and the dangers lurking nearby. Albert speaks with Wellington. He doesn’t want the Chartists to feel like their cause is a hopeless one. Both want Philippe to leave London pretty soon. Albert sees a boy picking up leftover foods from the ground. Victoria and Feo speak about their current dilemma.

Palmerston visits Victoria. Victoria wonders if the guns were meant for her. She wonders how she got so unpopular. They speak about Lord M and his love of serving Victoria. Feo tries on fancy jewelry. Albert learns that she is thinking about leaving. Albert admits that Victoria is often volatile after giving birth. Feo sees an opportunity to stir up trouble between Victoria and Palmerston. Albert checks on Victoria. She talks about the people cheering for her when she was named queen. She confesses that the noise around is gone. Victoria doesn’t want to leave the city. Albert explains that he would do anything to keep her safe. Philippe joins Victoria moments later. Victoria asks him if he regrets leaving France. He admits that he does. He understands that she is worried about being a coward. He tells her that life is more important than a crown.

Victoria makes arrangements for Philippe. Moments later, Victoria confronts Feo. Victoria apologizes for being unkind before. She doesn’t want her sister to leave. Sophie prepares to leave to make arrangements for her son. Joseph is ordered to go with her. Skerrett asks Brodie (Tommy Knight) for a favor. Albert wants to teach Bertie some manners while they’re away. Abigail goes to the station and learns that Patrick has been released. He tells her that his name is Inspector Daubeny. He claims that he has never seen her before in his life. Abigail realizes that she has been taken. Sophie speaks with her son. Joseph arrives with the box of soldiers. The Duke arrives and belittles his wife. Joseph escorts her back to her carriage. She begins crying. Bertie tells Victoria that he doesn’t want to be King. She speaks with her son about destiny.

Francatelli goes to the church. He waits for Skerrett to arrive. She does with Brodie. Brodie is there to give her away. The ceremony is complete. Abigail speaks with Skerrett about Patrick. She tells Victoria about it a moment later. Victoria doesn’t want to leave the palace. Albert isn’t sure who would plant the rifles. Francatelli and Skerrett have a little fun that night. In the morning, the Chartists prepare to deliver their petition to Parliament. Wellington and the soldiers intend to stop that from happening. The Chartists start their march. Victoria and Albert ride through the streets. Victoria demands the carriage to stop. She gets out. Victoria changes her mind. She wants the Chartists to deliver their petition to Parliament. Victoria believes that the rifles might have been planted. Lord Palmerston doesn’t believe it. Victoria refuses to listen.

She wants the petition to go ahead. The Prime Minister accepts the order as does Wellington. Palmerston asks the Prime Minister how she could’ve found out. Abigail, O’Connor and Cuffay (CJ Beckford) lead the Chartists through the streets. The army prepares to fire at them. Wellington gives the order to let them pass. Victoria rides on a train. Brodie jokes about telling Penge (Adrian Schiller). Skerrett tells him to keep it quiet for now. Victoria and the others arrive at their destination. Albert wants to show her something. It is a painting of Hercules in bondage to Queen Omphale. He tells her that he bought it so he can lie in the bath and think of her. She tells him that Osborne is his kingdom. Feo interrupts with a note from the Duke.

The Chartists petition was delivered without incident. Victoria is mad. She exclaims that she should have been there. Feo tells Albert that they can take care of her together. Victoria goes to the beach to think as the episode ends.

 

Victoria Review

This was a really good episode of Victoria. Most of the time, things are all happy and cheerful. This episode put Victoria in a bad situation. In fact, it was probably one of the most frightening situations for our Queen. She made her decision and it proved to be the right one. Sadly, it was too late. Victoria and her family had already fled the palace. The Chartists delivered their petition and Palmerston’s plan was halted for the time being. What will come of it? Will the Chartists get their way?

Will Victoria be able to shine a light on Palmerston’s trickery? The episode was very entertaining. It scores an 8 out of 10. Catch up with previous Victoria recaps before you leave.