Lucy Worsley's Royal Myths & Secrets
The Reformation’s First Myth
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A Royal Makeover
We see Lucy as Queen Elizabeth I on her victory procession through the streets of London.
We see Lucy as Queen Elizabeth I on her victory procession through the streets of London.
A Spanish Dance
Lucy tells us how Elizabeth’s actions provoked Spain into setting sail to invade England.
Lucy tells us how Elizabeth’s actions provoked Spain into setting sail to invade England.
Queen Elizabeth I's Encounter with the Count of Feria
In 1558 King Philip of Spain sends an ambassador to woo young Queen Elizabeth.
In 1558 King Philip of Spain sends an ambassador to woo young Queen Elizabeth.
Queen Elizabeth I's Speech at Tilbury
Lucy takes us to Tilbury where Queen Elizabeth delivered her most famous speech to troops.
Lucy takes us to Tilbury where Queen Elizabeth delivered her most famous speech to troops.
"The Dirty Chambermaid"
Queen Anne now has a new favorite, Abigail Masham.
Queen Anne now has a new favorite, Abigail Masham.
The Bear Pit
Lucy describes Queen Anne’s first speech to parliament in 1702.
Lucy describes Queen Anne’s first speech to parliament in 1702.
The Favorite
Lucy takes us to Hampton Court Palace in England where Queen Anne lived.
Lucy takes us to Hampton Court Palace in England where Queen Anne lived.
"Do Not Make Me Suffer"
After a show trial, Queen Marie Antoinette was executed.
After a show trial, Queen Marie Antoinette was executed.
Escape from Paris
During the revolution the royal family make a desperate attempt to flee Paris.
During the revolution the royal family make a desperate attempt to flee Paris.
“Let Them Eat Cake”
Did Marie Antoinette ever say “Let them eat cake”?
Did Marie Antoinette ever say “Let them eat cake”?
When Henry Met Anne
Thirteen years into his marriage with Catherine of Aragon, Henry VIII meets Anne Boleyn.
Thirteen years into his marriage with Catherine of Aragon, Henry VIII meets Anne Boleyn.
The Reformation’s First Myth
Halloween 1517, Martin Luther nailed a document on a church door. Or did he?
Halloween 1517, Martin Luther nailed a document on a church door. Or did he?
The Madness of King George III
In 1788, King George's mild spells of mental illness turned severe.
In 1788, King George's mild spells of mental illness turned severe.
A Secret Royal Wedding
George, the Prince of Wales marries Maria Fitzherbert in a secret ceremony.
George, the Prince of Wales marries Maria Fitzherbert in a secret ceremony.
The Execution of the Romanovs
The Romanov family, Nicholas, Alexandra and their children, are brought to their prison.
The Romanov family, Nicholas, Alexandra and their children, are brought to their prison.
The Czar's Abdication
Following the revolution, Nicholas II is forced to abdicate.
Following the revolution, Nicholas II is forced to abdicate.