Although Shakespeare’s Richard III boasts that “the king’s name is a tower of strength,” English history shows how easily the tower crumbles. This six-part series chronicles the royal pageantry and power struggle that have scarred and ennobled the “scepter’d isle” for nearly a millennium. From the Battle of Hastings to the budget battles of today’s monarchy, these programs delve into the machinations behind centuries of spilled blood, drained treasuries, and broken alliances—yielding remarkable insight into the past and future of a fragile institution. 6-part series, 45-47 minutes each.

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The Series Includes : The Normans | The Yorks and Lancasters | The Tudors | The Stuarts | The Hanoverians | The Modern Monarchs

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