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had been kept a very close secret. Her life was much darker than we knew.’

Later, as Prince Albert starts to control their relationship, Victoria writes, ‘I am convinced that we women, if we are to be feminine, amiable and domestic, are not fitted to reign,’ and, ‘To my beloved, perfect husband I fear I have been a great trouble.’

Part two looks at how Victoria regained her authority, following the

Revival, released in 2017, was which American rapper’s first studio album for four years? death of the domineering Albert, secured the adoration of her people when some MPS wanted the monarchy scrapped – and grew close to her manservant, John Brown. ‘This is Victoria as we’ve never seen her,’ says Miriam Margolyes. ‘Sensuous, passionate and a reluctant mother.’

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