The Young Victoria Page #6

I'm sure you're aware

why I wished you to come here.

Because it would make me happier

than anything,...

.. too happy, really,

if you would agree to what I wish.

- And stay with you?

- And stay with me.

- And marry you?

- And marry me.

Wilt thou have this woman

to thy wedded wife?

T o live together

after God's ordinance,

- in the holiest state of matrimony?

- I will.

Now I am quite married.

- You know when we're old...

- Hmm.

..and surrounded by our children,...

..we will remember this

as the day our lives began.

Not too surrounded, please.

And not too soon.

Oh? I should warn you that

I am expecting a very large family.

- Good morning, wife.

- Good morning.

Have you woken Her Majesty?

- No, ma'am.

- Don't you think you should?

No, ma'am. Not this morning, I don't.

Let's take a little tour

and visit Scotland.

I hear if any part of Britain is like

Germany, it's the Scottish Highlands.

- Yes, we must one day.

- No. Straight away. Now.

- Now?

- Only for a few weeks.

You're a bride.

They can't expect you back before that.

Dearest, I may be a bride

but I'm also a queen.

I cannot be away

for more than three days at the most.

What are you doing?

- Well, if we've only got three days...

So tell me, will the weather

be this fine for all of the three days?

Yes.

Albert, where are you going?

- Seriously, is it always like this?

- Yes!

We will take care of each other,

won't we?

Always.

- How changeable they are.

They hate you. They love you.

They hate you.

They punished her,...

but they never hated her.

And now she's a bride and back on top.

Until the next mistake.

What on earth have I done with my life?

I had many gifts, you know.

As a boy, I was tipped for success.

You have served me well.

What is that?

Dear Albert, why haven't you

responded to my last two letters?

I must be kept informed

of your progess.

I need help. England's help.

And you must and will secure it for me.

Never forget

that you are first a Coburg.

Your Uncle Leopold.

- What is it?

- Just a question for Lord M.

- Could I help?

- lt'll keep.

Why are these windows so dirty?

I can hardly see out.

Same as the fires, I'm afraid.

The departments can't agree to wash

inside and out at the same time.

- Why don't we do something about it?

- I quite agree.

Because it's how things are done here.

And it's worked well for many years.

Meanwhile, we live

in a filthy, freezing house.

We live as guests of the Queen.

Thank you, Baroness, for reminding me

that I am a guest here.

Let him go.

How is Albert settling in?

Why? What have you heard?

He says he wants to reorganise

the way the palaces are run.

Well then, for Heaven's sake, let him!

He says

that Lord Melbourne controls me,

and he says that Lehzen controls me.

It seems everyone controls me

except him.

A man who has no work

becomes ridiculous.

And a poor man with a rich wife must

work twice as hard as anyone else.

- Besides, you have chosen well.

- My Uncle William chose well.

- You did not take on half his duties

- You don't know that.

You don't know what I did.

- What is this for?

- Your Royal Highness.

The Red Room dinner service, sir.

For the officers guarding the King.

- What king?

- King George lll, sir.

And how often do we provide

this dinner for a king

who has been dead for 20 years?

Every night, sir.

I cannot believe I'm being

subjected to this interrogation.

You're not being subjected

to anything, Sir John.

You have been in charge of the

Duchess's finances for many years.

Indeed, you have made public

statements testifying to their health.

- Yes, I have.

- I am so grateful.

All I am asking is that you

will be so good as to tell us

exactly where the money has gone?

Are you sure?

- Congratulations, ma'am.

Mein liebes Schatzi! I'm so happy.

- Meine Liebling!

- Heavens, Mama, don't crush me.

You'll let me know at once

if there's anything you need.

You're not going already?

I cannot leave too soon for my daughter.

- Anyway, I have a lot on my mind.

- Something I could help with?

Congratulations.

Your Highness.

There's your opening,

if you'll take my advice.

Lord Melbourne, forgive me, but...

you seem to have confused me

with a member of your club.

I am not your drinking companion,

nor your whist partner.

I am the husband of your sovereign.

And as such,

I will make my own decisions,

and I neither seek

nor invite your advice.

Good evening.

- So...

- Are you discussing names?

- We're discussing the help.

He writes that he'd prefer

not to talk politics in his letters,

but only to discuss news of the family.

I have planned this marriage

for 20 years!

And now I'm supposed to accept

that I have failed?!

On the contrary, Your Majesty,

we must accept it.

The birds have flown.

Your Majesty.

I've been boring

Sir Robert and the Duke

with my ideas for encouraging the Arts.

Hmm. Does Sir Robert

care for such frivolity?

I have many interests, ma'am.

And my government

would support the Prince's plans.

Your government?

What government is this?

If I should be fortunate enough

to form another government, ma'am.

And when he does, there'll be

no repeat of the old problem.

Some of your ladies have

already agreed to resign.

And Sir Robert will ask for

no more change than that.

Thank you, Sir Robert.

How dare you speak to me in that way

before them.

How dare you... talk across me,

as if I were a child.

- l... I did no such thing.

- Oh, no?

Well, you've sorted this,

you've sorted that.

You and Sir Robert.

You and the Duke.

All without reference to me!

- Victoria, I thought you'd be pleased.

- I will tell you what you thought.

You thought that I was a woman!

To be petted

and passed over and ignored!

Would it were so simple then we might

avoid more scandals of your making.

- Have you lost your mind?!

- Do you wonder at it?

Less than three years on the throne

and you and your precious Melbourne

have pushed this monarchy

to the brink of an abyss!

I've told you before and I will again,

you are my husband here,

and that is all!

- And that is quite enough, believe me!

- I will not have my role usurped!

I wear the crown.

Any mistakes will be my mistakes,

and no one else will make them.

No one! Not even you!

I'm leaving before you excite

yourself and harm the child.

You will go when I dismiss you.

I am your Queen

and I am telling you to stay.

Goodnight, Victoria.

You may not go. You may not go!

I order you to stay here in this room!

Albert!

Guard, royal salute!

Present arms!

There is no need

for you to accompany me.

I said I would and so I will.

Walk on. Hup!

For pity's sake smile, woman.

Anyone would think we'd quarrelled.

Don't talk to me.

There's nothing more I can do here.

The Prince needs rest.

Your Majesty.

I'm so sorry!

I thought I was going to lose you!

- He was not a very good shot.

- Why did you do it?

You're so stupid! Why did you do it?

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