Sir Robert Peel is a real person portrayed by Nigel Lindsay in the TV series Victoria (based on a true story).
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Doll 123 (season 1), they were 48 years old.
They appear in 16 episodes out of a total of 25 aired and have accumulated 937 positive votes.
The character of Sir Robert Peel is mainly associated with Albert, Harriet, Duchess of Sutherland and Victoria.
Episodes16
Doll 123
episode S1.E1 january 2017Upon the death of King William IV, his 18-year-old niece, Princess Alexandrina Victoria of Kent, inherits the throne as Queen, and finds herself tested by new responsibilities and conflicted loyalties.
Ladies in Waiting
episode S1.E2 january 2017As Lord Melbourne's popularity in the House wanes, the Tories eagerly await triumph, while Victoria's uncle, the Duke of Cumberland, sees a chance to prey on her vulnerability and establish a co-regency.
An Ordinary Woman
episode S1.E5 february 2017Melbourne warns Victoria that Parliament will not be happy to see her marry a German prince, a prediction that proves accurate when the Privy Council refuse to grant Albert a royal title prompting worries for both Victoria and Albert.
The Queen's Husband
episode S1.E6 february 2017Feeling he needs a greater role in public affairs, Albert becomes involved in the anti-slavery movement. Skerrett faces a dilemma when she realises that the only man who can save her cousin is the one she trusts least.
Engine of Change
episode S1.E7 february 2017A pregnant Victoria declares that in the event of her death Albert will become head of state, outraging members of the Tory party who fear a German prince holding sway over the nation and so they plan to disrupt his visit to the North.
Young England
episode S1.E8 october 2016A heavily pregnant Victoria defies the advice of her mother and husband, refusing to be confined to the palace. However, when she does venture out the crowds pose a danger as a deranged onlooker attempts to assassinate her.
A Soldier's Daughter
episode S2.E1 january 2018Victoria returns to her royal duties sooner than expected after the birth of her first child. She suspects her husband and prime minister are concealing news from her. Albert's family descend on the palace for the christening.
The Green-Eyed Monster
episode S2.E2 january 2018Victoria discovers she is pregnant with a second child and suspects her husband is attracted to another woman. Below stairs, Cleary thinks the palace is haunted but Brodie thinks there is a natural explanation for events.
Warp and Weft
episode S2.E3 january 2018Moved by the plight of a silk weaver in Spitalfields, Victoria throws a lavish medieval ball at the palace with all attendees wearing outfits made in the impoverished area. Though a success the event outrages the public.
The Sins of the Father
episode S2.E4 january 2018The royal court celebrates the birth of the queen's second child but Victoria struggles to bond with her newborn son. A crisis compels Albert to return to Coburg and upon arrival learns a terrible family secret.
Entente Cordiale
episode S2.E5 january 2018Concerned that the upcoming marriage between the French King's son and the Queen of Spain will create a dangerous alliance, Victoria sets sail on her first voyage to the continent to try to deter the wily monarch.
Faith, Hope & Charity
episode S2.E6 february 2018Horrified by news of the famine sweeping Ireland, Victoria tries to persuade the government to take action. Peel is reluctant to send aid fearing it may destabilise his own party.
The King Over the Water
episode S2.E7 february 2018Following another attempt on her life Victoria and Albert travel incognito to the Scottish Highlands to get away from it all, but the trip does not prove to be the romantic retreat she imagined.
The Luxury of Conscience
episode S2.E8 february 2018Albert unwittingly creates problems for Peel as the embattled prime minister faces the most important battle of his political career. A tragedy forces personal and political sacrifices to be made.
London Bridge Is Falling Down
episode S3.E2 january 2019Victoria must decide whether to fight the Chartists with force, or allow them to present their petition.
Et in Arcadia
episode S3.E3 january 2019At Osborne House, Albert relishes the opportunity to instruct the family away from London, but Victoria is desperate to get back to the Palace and the business of politics.
- Doll 123
- Ladies in Waiting
- An Ordinary Woman
- The Queen's Husband
- Engine of Change
- Young England
- A Soldier's Daughter
- The Green-Eyed Monster
- Warp and Weft
- The Sins of the Father
- Entente Cordiale
- Faith, Hope & Charity
- The King Over the Water
- The Luxury of Conscience
- London Bridge Is Falling Down
- Et in Arcadia
Best moments6
- Albert unwittingly creates problems for Peel as the embattled prime minister faces the most important battle of his political career. A tragedy forces personal and political sacrifices to be made.
- A pregnant Victoria declares that in the event of her death Albert will become head of state, outraging members of the Tory party who fear a German prince holding sway over the nation and so they plan to disrupt his visit to the North.
- Horrified by news of the famine sweeping Ireland, Victoria tries to persuade the government to take action. Peel is reluctant to send aid fearing it may destabilise his own party.
- Upon the death of King William IV, his 18-year-old niece, Princess Alexandrina Victoria of Kent, inherits the throne as Queen, and finds herself tested by new responsibilities and conflicted loyalties.
- A heavily pregnant Victoria defies the advice of her mother and husband, refusing to be confined to the palace. However, when she does venture out the crowds pose a danger as a deranged onlooker attempts to assassinate her.
- Victoria returns to her royal duties sooner than expected after the birth of her first child. She suspects her husband and prime minister are concealing news from her. Albert's family descend on the palace for the christening.
- The Luxury of Conscience
- Engine of Change
- Faith, Hope & Charity
- Doll 123
- Young England
- A Soldier's Daughter