Stars of ITV drama Victoria gather for series two read-through
The next series of the royal drama is almost ready to begin

Victoria series two is up and running, with the first read-through taking place yesterday. Wonder if it feels like the first day back at school?
And we're off...
(Photograph of yesterday's @VictoriaSeries #SeasonTwo c/o @daisygoodwinuk.) pic.twitter.com/OoDhH1e9BD
— David Oakes (@David_Oakes) February 8, 2017
Nell Hudson, who plays Skerrett, tweeted:
https://twitter.com/nellrosehudson/status/829055553062182912
Looks like Daisy Goodwin may have baked a disappointing Victoria (get it?) sponge cake to take to the table reading...
https://twitter.com/daisygoodwinuk/status/828946453640966144
Goodwin has already teased RadioTimes.com with some tantalising details about Victoria's return. Series two will be set in the 1840s, and will likely see Prince Albert (Tom Hughes) become a devoted father.
Motherhood will also play a central role for the Queen – but no news yet on the fate of Skerrett and Francatelli's romance.
The next series is expected to air on ITV in the autumn.