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This episode focuses on the ascending relationship of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert of Germany. We have a series of scenes where the two of them dart and dodge at each other, missing the mark. The interesting thing is that if there is to be an engagement, it is the sitting monarch that must propose. Victoria is hesitant. Albert is of a serious bent. He seems to have little sense of humor. Even as he approaches music and the visual arts, his comments are quite cold and lacking in emotion. He is a very compassionate man, embracing the works of Charles Dickens and his commentary on social issues. As the two spend more time with each other, we get to see her attraction growing. He is quite insistent that she grow up a bit and of course she wants him to be a bit more childlike. Of course, we all know what history indicated, so the conclusion isn't a surprise, but it is so charming, it doesn't matter.

As we enter the mid way point of the series we also fee like that we are catching up with actual historical events. The fictional infatuation that Victoria has with the dashing and reliable Lord Melbourne gives way to her cousin Albert from Germany and deemed to be suitable catch.

Victoria's dog might have taken an instant dislike to him and Albert might had interrupted her piano recital they kind of seal their growing fondness for each other by performing a duet performance of Schubert as their hands cross over to play the keys.

Thankfully less of the below stairs shenanigans and more of the actual love story.