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In a lighter moment, Albert, Lord Alfred Paget, and Mr. Drummond go for a nude swim in a remote pool, which a giggling Victoria happens to witness.
Driven by concerns from Prime Minister Robert Peel, Victoria travels to the Chateau d’Eu in Normandy. Her goal is to dissuade King Louis Philippe from marrying his son, the Duke of Montpensier, to the young Queen Isabella II of Spain—a match Britain fears would create a dangerous Franco-Spanish alliance. [S2E5] Entente Cordiale
While Victoria faces the "Gallic elan" of the French King, Prince Albert is struggling with a personal crisis. He is reeling from a revelation in the previous episode that he might be the illegitimate son of his Uncle Leopold. This burden makes him distant and horrified by the perceived decadence of the French court. In a lighter moment, Albert, Lord Alfred Paget, and Mr
The episode concludes with Victoria sharing her own secret with Albert: she is pregnant once again. Her goal is to dissuade King Louis Philippe
The couple eventually meets with Louis Philippe, who gives the impression that he is against the Spanish match. They celebrate the newfound "Entente Cordiale" (Friendly Understanding) with champagne.
Upon returning to England, Victoria learns she was outsmarted; the engagement between the French Prince and the Queen of Spain is officially announced.
Are you interested in learning more about the of this visit or the real-life relationship between Queen Victoria and Louis Philippe? Victoria Season 2 Episode 5 Review “Entente Cordiale”