The Royals: A History of Scandals

Series 2

Set in historical houses and palaces, historian Suzannah Lipscomb will speak to experts to reveal some famous royal scandals, and many lesser-known ones.

Where to Watch Series 2

6 Episodes

  • Murder
    E1
    MurderWas the infamous disappearance of the Princes in the Tower a murder, or an attempt to discredit an overthrown king? And why was a bloody murder carried out in a Scottish royal palace?
  • Sex
    E2
    SexSuzannah reveals how the multiple-partner sexual shenanigans of the Georgian court helped to fuel the newly formed British tabloids. And was 13-year-old King James VI of Scotland groomed by his uncle?
  • Witchcraft
    E3
    WitchcraftSuzannah explores the complex connection between British royalty and witchcraft. How did Elizabeth I try to predict the future? And why was a Scottish (and later British) king so terrified of sorcery?
  • Crime
    E4
    CrimeSuzannah delves deep into how members of the British royal family have been both victims and perpetrators of criminal acts. Did Henry VIII manipulate the law to convict two of his wives of treason?
  • Affairs
    E5
    AffairsSuzannah Lipscomb uncovers some historic royal affairs that shocked the public or were hidden away to avoid an outcry. She investigates how an affair between a royal prince and a famous actor shocked Georgian society and led to a barrage of negative press and 10 illegitimate children. She also learns how Queen Elizabeth I's stepfather would enter her bedroom semi-naked
  • Money
    E6
    MoneySuzannah Lipscomb explores some shocking incidents of epic royal spending. She examines how Queen Elizabeth I insisted on taking her whole court, and most of her servants, with her on tours of her kingdom, despite the huge expense. Suzannah also investigates why in 1821 the coronation of King George IV was so expensive that it put an end to the 1000-year tradition of lavish post coronation feasts.

Cast of Series 2

  • Suzannah LipscombSelf

 

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