The workers across Europe are rising up. In France, Louis Philippe has been deposed. He asks Victoria for protection, as does her half sister. In Britain, the chartists want a vote. And Victoria goes into labor with her 6th child.

Victoria must decide whether to fight the Chartists with force, or allow them to present their petition.

At Osborne House, Albert relishes the opportunity to instruct the family away from London, but Victoria is desperate to get back to the Palace and the business of politics.

An outbreak of cholera plagues London, while Albert is offered the seat of Chancellor at Cambridge University.

After an assassination attempt, the Royal household visits Ireland. Intrigue, conflict, and romance all blossom during a stay at the Palmerston estate. Feodora is left to her own devices in the Palace.

A ball could not come at a worse time as private Royal family pictures are made public.

Victoria must fight against her better judgment to decide where to place her allegiance.