1874, it's Queen Victoria's birthday, Prime Minister William Gladstone has a private meeting at Buckingham Palace to persuade the Queen to resume royal duties after the death of Prince Albert.
1875, it's Queen Victoria's 45th birthday. At Buckingham Palace she receives her Prime Minister, William Gladstone, who brings birthday wishes. The meeting of these two strong characters, takes us on an entertaining, moving and insightful journey. We follow the two most powerful people, of their time, as The British Empire teeters on the edge of a Queen's emotional whim.—Anonymous