[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.

Refreshed by his swim, Albert finally confesses his fears about his parentage to Victoria. She remains supportive, reassuring him that his father's identity does not change her love for him.

In the episode "[S2E5] Entente Cordiale ," Queen Victoria ventures into international diplomacy for the first time by sailing to France. This episode, which originally aired on September 24, 2017, follows Victoria as she attempts to outmaneuver the wily King Louis Philippe. The Mission to France

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.

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.

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”

Upon returning to England, Victoria learns she was outsmarted; the engagement between the French Prince and the Queen of Spain is officially announced.

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.