Actor Tom Hughes has joined the cast of ITV's upcoming drama "Victoria".
The "Silk" actor will appear opposite Jenna Coleman's Victoria as Prince Albert, reported Digital Spy.
The 8-part drama follows the story of Queen Victoria from her ascension to the throne to her marriage to Prince Albert.
Also cast is Rufus Sewell as Lord Melbourne and Alex Jennings as King Leopold I of Belgium, as well as Paul Rhys, Peter Firth and Catherine Flemming.
Hughes said of his involvement, "I'm delighted to be part of this project. Victoria and Albert's story is one that not only had a lasting impact on this country's history, but also provides a rich depth of material to create an engaging and powerful series.
"An historically informative, political, passionate love story. One that still feels relevant to modern life. Something that (writer) Daisy (Goodwin) has captured perfectly with her scripts?"
Goodwin added: "?Albert was described by one contemporary as the handsomest prince in Europe.
"We are very lucky to have Tom Hughes to play this complex and charismatic character, often called the greatest king we never had."
"Victoria" started shooting in October.
