Private Lives of the Monarchs

Private Lives of the Monarchs

Go beyond dates, diplomacy, and deals to get the inside scoop on who history’s most famous monarchs really were.
IMDb 6.9/1020202 seasons
Special InterestDocumentarySmart
Special InterestDocumentarySmart
IMDb 6.9/1020202 seasons
4 episodes

  • 1. Napoleon Bonaparte

    1. Napoleon Bonaparte

    Follow Napoleon Bonaparte's rise and fall as we examine the real man behind the monarch.
    Follow Napoleon Bonaparte's rise and fall as we examine the real man behind the monarch.
    13+
    44min
    May 17, 2020

  • 2. Edward VIII

    2. Edward VIII

    See how a love affair with an American divorcée and a meeting with Hitler doomed the reign of Edward VIII.
    See how a love affair with an American divorcée and a meeting with Hitler doomed the reign of Edward VIII.
    13+
    44min
    May 24, 2020

  • 3. Princess Margaret

    3. Princess Margaret

    Witness the private life of Queen Elizabeth II’s sister, Margaret, and discover the true story of the royal party girl.
    Witness the private life of Queen Elizabeth II’s sister, Margaret, and discover the true story of the royal party girl.
    13+
    44min
    May 31, 2020

  • 4. Peter the Great

    4. Peter the Great

    See what made Peter the Great one of the most enlightened rulers in Russian history... and also one of the most brutal.
    See what made Peter the Great one of the most enlightened rulers in Russian history... and also one of the most brutal.
    13+
    44min
    Jun 7, 2020

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    Private Lives of the Monarchs
    Special InterestDocumentarySmart
    IMDb 6.9/1020202 seasons
    Go beyond dates, diplomacy, and deals to get the inside scoop on who history’s most famous monarchs really were.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Bruce Burgess
    Producers
    Smithsonian Channel
    Cast
    Tony McMahonHallie RubenholdDominic SelwoodTracy BormanRoxana LupuRebecca RidealMatthew GreenMatt GreenJane DesboroughPeter Garrard
    Content advisory
    13+
    Flashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
    Audio languages
    5.1
    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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