145. Victoria & Albert (Ep 2)

This podcast episode delves into the reign of Queen Victoria, focusing on the "Bedchamber Crisis" and her marriage to Prince Albert. The hosts discuss Victoria's initial unpopularity, the political maneuvering surrounding the crisis, and her unconventional proposal to Albert. They highlight Victoria's detailed diary entries describing her feelings for Albert and his physical attributes. The episode also touches upon the numerous assassination attempts on Victoria's life and the socio-political context of the Victorian era, including the Irish Potato Famine and the British annexation of the Punjab. A key takeaway is the revelation that Queen Victoria's wedding to Albert in white started the tradition of white wedding dresses.