Spying, Loathing, Blaming: The Toxic Relationships Between Queen Victoria And Her Children

This is the gripping story of Queen Victoria - a young widow left to rule an empire and raise nine children alone after the sudden death of her beloved husband, Prince Albert. Stricken with grief and furious that Albert had died so young, Victoria spiralled into despair. Her children should have been a source of comfort, but instead, they became embroiled in a bitter power struggle, and Victoria felt forced to establish an extraordinary system of spying and control. Her approach to motherhood became extreme as she hid herself away from public life and began to micromanage every aspect of her children's lives: how they dressed, what they ate, and who they married. Some were directly blamed for Albert's death, and others were kept at home for full-time mourning, in the so-called prison of Victoria's grief, not allowed to laugh or smile for years to come. Under her watchful eye, her offspring were then married off into the Russian, German, and Spanish royal families, creating dynastic ties that would later entangle Europe in war and tragedy. In this fascinating documentary, hear in detail about Victoria's highly controversial relationship with her servant John Brown, read the scathing diary entries Victoria wrote about her own children, see the troubling drawings she made in her sketchbook, and come to understand the depths of the grief that led Victoria into thinking she was going mad. This is the programme 'Queen Victoria and Her Nine Children'. If you're a history fan who loves binge-watching, this is the channel for you! From the pyramids of Ancient Egypt to the Trenches of WW1, we'll be publishing the best history documentary series for you to sink your teeth into. Do you love uncovering the past, exploring historic sites, and venturing to distant lands? Join History Hit today and stream hundreds of exclusive documentaries, with new releases every week. Plus, enjoy ad-free access to our podcast network for even more history every week. Head over to https://bit.ly/45CPh5u to embark on your journey through history!