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Private Lives of the Monarchs

Private Lives of the Monarchs

Description: Historian Tracy Borman delves into the archives to learn more about the private lives of some of the most famous kings and queens to ever live. Often portrayed in paintings and tales as people of great stature and strength, royal family members can often seem untouchable and above the everyday issues faced by the general public. However, as Borman finds out, the lives of the likes of Queen Victoria and Henry VIII were much more colourful and challenging than just a series of ceremonial engagements.
Genre: Documentary, Biography, History
Year Released: 2017
Number of seasons: 2
Number of episodes: 11
First episode air date: October 27, 2017
Cast: Tracy Borman
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