The couple eventually meets with Louis Philippe, who gives the impression that he is against the Spanish match. They celebrate the newfound "Entente Cordiale" (Friendly Understanding) with champagne.
Are you interested in learning more about the of this visit or the real-life relationship between Queen Victoria and Louis Philippe? Victoria Season 2 Episode 5 Review “Entente Cordiale” [S2E5] Entente Cordiale
While Victoria faces the "Gallic elan" of the French King, Prince Albert is struggling with a personal crisis. He is reeling from a revelation in the previous episode that he might be the illegitimate son of his Uncle Leopold. This burden makes him distant and horrified by the perceived decadence of the French court. The couple eventually meets with Louis Philippe, who
Upon returning to England, Victoria learns she was outsmarted; the engagement between the French Prince and the Queen of Spain is officially announced. Victoria Season 2 Episode 5 Review “Entente Cordiale”