Lucy Worsley's Royal Myths & Secrets
Ep 5 Preview | Kings George III & IV and the Napoleonic War
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Join Lucy Worsley on a journey to visit the locations where royal history was made.
Join Lucy Worsley on a journey to visit the locations where royal history was made.
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?
Episode 1 Preview | Elizabeth I: The Warrior Queen
Explore how Elizabeth I’s iconic warrior image shaped British national identity.
Explore how Elizabeth I’s iconic warrior image shaped British national identity.
Episode 2 Preview | Queen Anne: The Mother of Great Britain
See how Anne’s role in forging Great Britain was overshadowed by gossip of her love life.
See how Anne’s role in forging Great Britain was overshadowed by gossip of her love life.
Episode 3 Preview | Marie Antoinette: The Doomed Queen
Uncover the myths and secrets that led the doomed Marie Antoinette to the guillotine.
Uncover the myths and secrets that led the doomed Marie Antoinette to the guillotine.
Episode 4 Preview | Henry VIII's Reformation
Lucy Worsley investigates the inside story of the English Reformation.
Lucy Worsley investigates the inside story of the English Reformation.
Ep 5 Preview | Kings George III & IV and the Napoleonic War
Lucy Worsley reveals how King George III was forced to relinquish power to his son.
Lucy Worsley reveals how King George III was forced to relinquish power to his son.
Episode 6 Preview | The Romanovs & The Russian Revolution
Lucy Worsley reveals how a spontaneous popular uprising swept the Russian Czar from power.
Lucy Worsley reveals how a spontaneous popular uprising swept the Russian Czar from power.
The Czar's Abdication
Following the revolution, Nicholas II is forced to abdicate.
Following the revolution, Nicholas II is forced to abdicate.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
“Let Them Eat Cake”
Did Marie Antoinette ever say “Let them eat cake”?
Did Marie Antoinette ever say “Let them eat cake”?
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.
"Do Not Make Me Suffer"
After a show trial, Queen Marie Antoinette was executed.
After a show trial, Queen Marie Antoinette was executed.
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.
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 Dirty Chambermaid"
Queen Anne now has a new favorite, Abigail Masham.
Queen Anne now has a new favorite, Abigail Masham.
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.
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.
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.