coffeeandmusic82: Vicbourne looks – Coronation Ball.   And to me this was the moment Lord M realised that Victoria was someone who meant more to him than just being his Queen, no words needed to be said it hit me just watching him.

fredriksewell:           Alexander was leading her into another dance. As he whirled her round the floor, she thought she saw a familiar back, but then the man turned and she saw that she had been mistaken.          “What a face, Victoria. Did I step on your foot?”    …

fredriksewell:           The Privy Councillors formed a line as they came before her to swear allegiance. To her relief, Melbourne was first, and as he knelt before her in formal obeisance she whispered, “Thank you for your letter, Lord Melbourne”.          He looked up at her, and she thought …