description The Young Victoria Overview
The Young Victoria depicts the early life of Queen Victoria, focusing on her courtship and marriage to Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. The film chronicles the events surrounding her ascension to the throne and the initial years of her reign with a supporting cast including several notable actors. It is based on a biographical narrative concerning the monarch's personal history.
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info The Young Victoria Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2009 |
help The Young Victoria FAQ
How old is Victoria when she becomes queen in The Young Victoria?
Victoria is 18 when she succeeds William IV in 1837. The film follows the political pressure around the young monarch as well as her developing relationship with Prince Albert.
Who plays Queen Victoria and Prince Albert?
Emily Blunt plays Victoria, and Rupert Friend plays Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. The supporting cast includes Paul Bettany as Lord Melbourne and Miranda Richardson as the Duchess of Kent.
Did Prince Albert really take a bullet for Victoria?
The film dramatizes an assassination attempt by showing Albert struck while protecting Victoria. Historically, Edward Oxford fired at the royal couple in 1840, but neither Victoria nor Albert was wounded.
What political conflict does Lord Melbourne create in the film?
Victoria relies heavily on the Whig prime minister Lord Melbourne during her first years as queen. The story also depicts the Bedchamber Crisis, when her refusal to replace Whig ladies contributed to Robert Peel's difficulty forming a government.
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