princess victoria ( emily blunt ) be in line for the throne of england . the present king william ( jim broadbent ) be not well and may not live long . however and vicky scheming mother and the duchess of kent ( miranda richandson ) and her aide and john ( mark strong ) want to force victoria to sign paper declare them to be the regent until she be old and since she be only 20 year of age . the young lady refuse and despite john slap her around . it be another sign that victoria have a strong will and deep love for her country . yet and when william do pass away and shortly after her 21st birthday and victoria know she have a heavy duty before her . first and she must surround herself with the right adviser to govern wisely . she choose handsome lord melbourne ( paul bettany ) who and although an old man and be mention a a suitor for vicky . which bring u to the young queen second major decision . sooner than not and the young queen should select her future mate and a it will bring stability to her life and to those of the kingdom and for an heir must appear in the come year . meanwhile and in germany and some distant relative of the british royal family be hatch some plan a well . handsome prince albert ( rupert friend ) and of the saxon coburg dynasty and be prod by his father to court the young english royal . once he arrive at the palace and he be smitten and the feeling seem to be mutual . but and since he be a minor player on the map of royal match making and can he succeed in win her heart . this be a lovely film and make even good by a completely win performance by emily blunt a victoria . yes and she be beautiful but it be her intelligent reading of the role that score mightily . friend and too and do well and as do the other actor and include broadbent and richardson and bettany and strong ( what a repulsive role . ) and and the rest . also and the movie be gorgeously shot and costume and and set and make it a visual treat in every way . if anything be lack and it be an extra dose of dazzle and a the film seem a bit too straightforward and prosaic and at time and with a somewhat unimaginative edit . however and this be only a minor and minor point of argument in an overall very successful and gorgeous film . in short and young and old and should make time for young victoria . it be a most worthy film among 2009 cinematic offering .