Jenna Coleman and boyfriend Tom Hughes look worlds away from their royal alter-egos... as Victoria makes a triumphant return By Kate Thomas for MailOnline Published: 22:04 GMT, 24 March 2019 | Updated: 22:04 GMT, 24 March 2019 Viewcomments Hit royal drama Victoria made a triumphant return to our screens on Sunday night. But Jenna Coleman and Tom Hughes looked worlds away from their alter-egos when they were spotted out and about in London last Thursday. The couple, both 32, play Queen Victoria and her husband Prince Albert in the ITV series and have been dating in real life since the period drama began in 2016. Casual couple: Jenna Coleman and Tom Hughes looked worlds away from their Victoria alter-egos when they were spotted out and about in London last Thursday Jenna was uncharacteristically dressed down in baggy maroon Adidas trousers and white trainers. She kept a low-profile by layering up with black coat and hiding behind large sunglasses. Her bearded boyfriend was equally casual in jogging bottoms, a knitted grey jumper and scuffed brown lace-up boots as they walked arm-in-arm. Smitten: The couple, both 32, play Queen Victoria and her husband Prince Albert in the ITV series and have been dating in real life since the period drama began in 2016 In sync: Jenna previously praised Tom's 'completely authentic' commitment to his character on set The third series of Victoria, set in 1848, began with the queen heavily pregnant and revolution sweeping across Europe. Following on from the last series, which aired in 2017, viewers will see Her Majesty and her husband Albert at breaking point at tensions arise in their marriage. Elsewhere, Kate Fleetwood - who made her debut on Sunday as Victoria's half-sister Feodora - arrives in England after being left destitute in her native Germany. It's back! Hit royal drama Victoria made a triumphant return to our screens on Sunday night after a two-year absence While the court quickly warms to this new princess, Victoria remains apprehensive, having always lived in her siblings shadow throughout their childhood. Jenna and Tomn first started dating in 2016 when they began starring in Victoria. 'What's incredible about him is he's always completely authentic when he comes to set. 'There's never a moment when I don't see Prince Albert,' she told The Weekend Australian. Casual: Jenna was uncharacteristically dressed down in baggy maroon Adidas trousers and white trainers, layering up with a black coat The English star adds that she is fortunate that she has 'good actors to work opposite' including her beau. 'You can be completely transported because when you look at them you actually believe everything they're saying to you,' she adds. Their romance almost didn't happen - as Jenna has revealed she turned down the role of the iconic monarch twice before finally accepting the part. Speaking to Radio Times, the actress said of the near-miss: 'I had just finished doing nearly four years on Doctor Who and I didn't want to do another long TV project. 'I wanted to do lots of different things, but now I'm doing Victoria, I find her quite addictive.' Tensions: Following on from the last series, which aired in 2017, viewers will see Her Majesty and her husband Albert at breaking point at tensions arise in their marriage Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility