Who else absolutely loved this film?
One question though, what started the argument between V & A when V said she wished to God she'd never married A? I thought it was about trusting the doctor (Sir James Clark), but if it was weren't they making a bit of a mountain out of a molehill?
I haven't seen it in awhile so I can't answer your question about the fight but I do remember absolutely loving it. Victoria Hamilton is such a great actress and she and Johnathan Firth did a really great job of showing Victoria and Albert's love for one another.
shareTheir daughter Vicki was ill and the Baroness was giving her something for the illness.Albert didn't want to continue giving her that and was saying no but the Baroness and Victoria were saying that the doctor had prescribe her that medicine and that they should believe it would work. Albert stormed out and Victoria followed saying that she was tired of people pushing her and that she couldn't accept him pushing her to give him authority. And that's when screamed to him that she wished she would have never married him. Albert responded by saying that he was not acting as a Prince Consort but as Vicki's father. Saying that he was demanding or ordering her but do what is best for their daughter. When Victoria apologized for saying that, I just loved the way Albert held her and accepted her apology. He knew deep down inside probably at that time that he had already fallen in love with her. Just look at the way he wouldn't leave her side when she was in labor with Princess Vicki and he kept smiling. He was a proud father. I adored this movie and believe their love was royally genuine.
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It was a lovely miniseries and really interesting, but Victoria never told Albert she wished she had never married him. She practically worshipped him. Furthermore, Vicky (the princess royal) never had a terrible childhood illness that would have caused her parents to argue. Until she died of cancer, around age 60, Vicky was always very healthy.
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I played Prince Affie in this, and it was great fun. Filmed it in late 2000 in Arundel Castle in Sussex, and Elstree Studios. Thought it was a mistake at first when I got the part, because the script said my character was six, when I'd just gone 12 at the time...I guess I just looked young!
I've still got the cassette tape they sent me of 'Stille Nacht' on it, which we had to learn. My German skills being zero, my trick was to think of English words that sounded similar to the German ones, so 'einsam' became 'Einstein', and 'traute' became 'trout'. Must have worked, as I still know the first verse by heart.
But yeah, very fun indeed...got on well with my co-stars, used to joke on the Elstree sets "Yes, as we can see, these walls are solid stone..." only to knock on them and hear a hollow thud. Ok, so I stole it from Red Dwarf's 'Smeg Ups', but they still laughed. Glad you all liked it...bizarre to think that millions of people around the world have seen me on TV!
Really?! I must say well done, you were all superb.
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I managed to see this production a couple of days ago and thought it was great; Hamilton and Firth put in great performances. I also thought Patrick Malahide did a good job as Sir John Conroy. I wish that the drama comprised of more episodes; they slightly rushed things after the birth of the first two children, Victoria and Albert Edward.
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While I loved the film I was a bit put off by Victoria's (the actress) hyper personality. Maybe the role required it but it seemed a little forced.
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Vicky wasn't THAT terribly ill, her parents were probably just panicking because she was screaming a lot and she was their first baby. Furthermore, they probably wouldn't have publicized to the world that the sole heir to the throne was ill. There's no way anyone could really know for sure whether or not Vicky was ill as a baby.
And although it's true that Victoria did practically believe that Albert was "a paragon of all the virtues" (ironic how people change their minds!) and practically perfect in every way (yes, I do believe I did just compare Prince Albert to Mary Poppins), it is entirely possible that if she got stressed enough and cranky enough, as she obviously was, she would say something that she completely didn't mean. You could see that she hadn't even finished saying it when she alreadt regretted saying it. She was horrified with herself for letting herself say something so hurtful and untrue.
Furthermore, although Victoria and Albert had a marriage that was very good and loving and built on extreme mutual respect, and although it is true that Victoria practically worshipped the ground that Albert walked on, it would be unrealistic to assume that they never argued or screamed things at each other that they didn't mean. ALL couples do that sometimes. What matters is that they were mature enough to admit the fault, make up, and learn to improve and compromise.
Despite Victoria's blind adoration for Albert, they indeed had some amazing arguments. There are many passages from Victoria's journal complaining of Albert's controlling nature, his tendency to treat her as if she was a child.
Also, the scene regarding Vicky and her illness is actually true. Every part of that scene is almost identical to the events that actually took place. The only thing that was inaccurate was the speed in which they reconciled. They continued the argument for days, only communicating in letters.
The arguement started when they were informed their child was sick and they rushed to the palace. When they got there, the room was too hot and closed up, and the doctor had prescribed "calimal" (that spelling is probably not right). Anyway Albert wanted the windows opened, and he said the medicine was absolutely wrong. Victoria said they had to trust the doctor. In frustration, Albert left the room and Victoria followed him down the hall, shouting. I remember this so well because I saw the DVD last night. Also, I am amazed at how much Albert looked like a young Richard Chamberlain.
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