Victoria determines to visit Ireland after an attempt on her life. Palmerston organizes a tour to Cork and Dublin. Victoria is heartened by her reception, but Albert sees only division. The worldly Lady Palmerston hosts the Royal household at Classiebawn Castle. Sophie and Joseph’s romance blossoms, whilst Victoria and Albert are in turns intrigued and appalled at the unconventional arrangement of the Palmerston marriage. Victoria and Albert argue over the true nature of Irish allegiances. In London, Bertie is terrorized by a tutor, under Feodora’s care, who uses her newly acquired authority to feather her own nest. Victoria reveals to Albert that she is once again pregnant.