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- Whether Henry had been in love with her or simply in lust, she was indeed a woman and a Queen in her own right, in a world where it was a disadvantage to be female. Even 500 years after her death, we are still enthralled by her story, and she has been called the most influential and important Queen consort that England has ever had.
- From the real life stories that inspired Game of Thrones, delve into a world of dynasties, blood feuds and civil war, where brother battles brother, uncle kills nephew, and cousin executes cousin in the race to decide who wears the bloodstained crown of England. The Tudor dynasty spans little over a century, but it is filled with big personalities and even bigger battles for power and influence. Trace the Tudor bloodline from Henry VII to Elizabeth I in a family drama like no other.
- Over 133 years in the making, from humble beginnings manufacturing 'Hanufuda' cards came the world's most recognized video game companies.
- Drama, controversy, reconciliation. Meghan Markle was thrown into the spotlight in 2017 after her whirlwind romance with Prince Harry took centre stage. Their incredible journey has been filled with highs and lows, and now as we enter 2023, her story takes even more unexpected twists and turns. Falling in and out of favour with the press and public alike, Meghan has proven to divide the opinions of royal followers around the world. This is her story.
- Every year on a night in May, the centuries-old tale goes, the spectre of Anne Boleyn rided up to Blickling Hall in a coach driven by a headless horseman, dressed in pure white, drenched in blood from her decapitated head in her lap.
- Prince Harry isn't your average Royal Prince. Life in the British royal family is unlike any other - it is one of duty, of service, of privilege, but at a great price - freedom. Since leaving not only his role as senior royal but the UK as well, Prince Harry's life in America with his wife and children has been far from average. From the infamous interview that was broadcast to millions, which has many similarities to the interview his late mother Princess Diana appeared in, to the comments he made regarding the Queens safety in the top secret 2022 visit. The Prince has nevertheless dedicated much of his life to the benefit of many causes close to his heart, such as veterans, poverty, and mental health. For a long time, his frankness and openness won him millions of admirers and he was consistently rated the most popular member of the royal family. He has often been at odds with those determined to preserve the status quo because of his passion for change. His desire for privacy has caused him to leave royal life behind and pursue an independent future for himself and his growing family in recent years. Although leaving royalty was a surprise for not only the royal family but the entire country, it came as no shock as Prince Harry was always seen as... The Joker In The Pack.
- King Henry VIII would marry no fewer than six times, in pursuit of not only a male heir, but also of love. It's easy to see that Henry is the most infamous English King, and is remembered half a millennium later for his tyrannous rule.
- Diana, Princess of Wales. One of the most famous and most photographed women in the world. But with fame comes lack of privacy and the need for greater security. Inspector Ken Wharfe, Diana's royal protection officer, tells us first hand the truth about what life was really like for the princess. Revealing his affectionate account of his years protecting Diana from 1986 until 1993. Diana's decisions to drop her Scotland Yard protection shortly after Inspector Wharfe's resignation, was a decisions he believes may have lead to her untimely death. Join us to discover what it was like to protect the Princess, travelling the world at her side and being there to witness her gradual decision to leave public life.
- From Hollywood starlet to Princess consort of Monaco, Grace's life is truly like no other. Kelly will forever be remembered as an iconic Hollywood star however to the people of Monaco she will be remembered as Princess Grace Kelly.
- From a troubled childhood of control and power, to becoming the second longest reigning monarch in history - Queen Victoria is indeed a queen who owned the 19th century. Her harsh life as a young princess came to be far from her life as a young queen. Her isolated childhood had made her sure that she wanted to treat people with the freedom in which she always longed for. The moment she became queen, was the moment she was set free.
- A woman in a man's world. Though strong-willed, intelligent and passionate, Queen Elizabeth I is keenly aware that her life is in constant peril. With her died the Tudor dynasty, but the changes she made to politics and parliament show the beginnings of the conception of the England that we know and love today.
- Harry & Meghan share their side of what went down from their initial match up through their leaving the UK.
- Divorced, beheaded and died; divorced, beheaded, survived. Henry VIII married no less than six times during his reign as King of England. Get to know the six women that Henry married, and the influence these Queens had on the King and the country which they served.
- A Queen without a country, Mary Stuart remains one of the most memorable monarchs of Scotland. She stood her ground against her cousin, Elizabeth I, and wasn't afraid to rule from her heart. Mary, Queen of Scots was an admirable woman of much influence in an era dominated by drama, turbulence, and disaster. But what led to her execution? And why did she pose such a threat to Queen Elizabeth I's rule?
- While one represents tradition and the other modernity, The entry of Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle into the royal family has transformed the way monarchy is viewed by the public and has been hailed as a new era for the Crown. Both the women have been dedicated to their duties as representatives of the Crown and role models to the public, and have built their own paths to mould the monarchy for a new generation. This is Meghan and Kate: Women of Windsor.
- In an age of assassinations and intrigue, Queen Elizabeth is surrounded by enemies scheming to steal her crown or take her life. Knowing that life would have been easier had she been born a man, the unlikely Elizabeth would become the son that Henry VIII had always wanted, but never expected. Elizabeth is the Queen who needed no King.
- The story of the man who gave up being king in order to marry the woman he fell in love with. The dramatic relationship between Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson is what you can call a forbidden romance in the real definition of the word - a king and a twice-divorced American woman who were ready to show the world that love really does conquer all. Having each other gave them the courage to face all of the consequences that came with their decisions.
- Becoming the king of England was never something King George VI ever envisioned for himself. Having grown up believing that his elder brother, Edward, would take the throne allowed George the freedom to aspire to a life of privacy with his wife and two daughters. However, when his father died and his brother abdicated in order to marry the woman he loved, George's life was turned completely upside down as he was now expected to step up to the role of King of England. A shy and reserved man with a crippling stammer might have never been able to grow into a courageous king if it were not for his wife, Elizabeth, by his side. Discover how she helped him to overcome his speech impediment, how he and his family boosted the morale of the British people during the second world war, and how they broke the cycle of an uptight royal family and prepped their eldest daughter to one day become the Queen of England.
- Power has a price. That price must be paid. The Romanov dynasty had ruled Russia for over three hundred years. Weakened by economic hardship and military losses, the Russian people had lost faith in the leadership of the Tsar's government . The execution of Tsar Nicholas II and his family was a tragic end to what was once a great dynasty. It is also a brutal reminder of the fragility of power and the dangers of political upheaval. This is the story of the end of the House of Romanov.
- A trailblazer in her own right, Princess Diana captured the hearts of millions across the globe. She challenged royal norms frequently- sometimes simply by refusing to wear gloves when meeting with members of the public. Her generosity and empathy made the royal family more relatable and set a new precent for the next generation of royals. From bold fashion choices to writing her own wedding vows, Princess Diana was lovingly named the People's Princess- but the role came with a price.
- As Britain enters a new era with a new king on the throne, the prospect of a more normal monarchy is in sight. This generation of royal upbringing is seen to be one different to generations before, and is one that assures to please the public today.
- Two people with troubled relationships with their families talk about themselves.
- Prince William and Kate Middleton's relationship has captured the hearts of onlookers from all over the world. From fresh-faced students at the University of St Andrews to senior figures in the British royal family, William and Kate's romance has blossomed and grown into one which the public strongly admire. A new era of the monarchy has commenced and Prince William and Kate hold more responsibility than ever. As they carve out a path as the Prince and Princess of Wales, the royal couple continue to juggle family life, personal pursuits, and charitable engagements. All whilst leading the monarchy into very modern times.
- Edward VIII, the king never crowned, abandoned his throne for the woman he loved and went from being a man of honor to a man of nothing and even scorned man. His life was a tumultuous one, full of romance and legend. He was the British monarchy's turning point, and his abdication ushered in the Elizabethan era. Allowing his unlikely brother George VI to become king and the then Princess Elizabeth, later the former monarch of England, Elizabeth II, to become the first smooth heir. Edward VIII, that is the tear of the age and the best presentation of absolute romance.
- Prince William, now Prince of Wales, first-born son of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales, has always been in the spotlight. Born second in line to the throne - he was destined for a life of duty, and of service. Following the death of his dearest and most revered grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Williams' father, now Charles III, ascended to the throne and Prince William took the title of Prince of Wales. His Royal Highness, Prince William is now second in line to the throne, but he has his work cut out, following in his father's footsteps, and keeping up the tradition of duty and hard work.His destiny is to inherit the crown and succeed to the throne. But how does a Prince prepare to become King?