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Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz is a C-list princess from a tiny province who plans on living a lowkey life. But when the King of England asks for her hand, 17-year-old Charlotte finds herself thrust into the spotlight. Lucky for her, she and George III fall madly in love. But their fairy tale marriage is threatened when George falls prey to a mysterious illness. Shy Charlotte suddenly finds herself having to step up to the big leagues and play a political game â all to protect the love of her life.
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In part one, Seretse Khama of Bechuanaland convinced his people to accept his white, British wife Ruth, only to discover that Britain and South Africa had other ideas. Now, these world powers are trying to prevent him from ever becoming king. But Seretse refuses to accept it. Heâs determined to find a way to keep his wife and rule his peopleâŠ.even if he has to make a lot of good trouble along the way.
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Prince Seretse Khama was supposed to become the next king of the Bangwato tribe (in present day Botswana). But when, in the 1940s, he falls in love with a white British woman, their relationship sparks an international scandal. Powerful nations jump in to tear the couple apart and the crisis threatens Seretseâs crown. But heâs determined to be with the woman he loves and become the leader he was born to be â no matter how hard his enemies fight to bring him down.
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This two-part series is all about Richard III, a Medieval family man who finds himself navigating Englandâs real-life Game of Thrones. In part one, Richard grew up in the shadow of his big brother and learned how to tear it up on the battlefield. Now, heâs in a battle with his in-laws to lead the Kingdom. But the more Richard fights for his rightful place, the closer heâll get to his ultimate demise.
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Richard III has gone down in history as the hunchback king who killed his own family for the throne, thanks to William Shakespeare. But Shakespeare got a lot wrong. The English kingâs life was a lot more like Game of Thrones than Shakespeareâs play. Like Ned Stark, Richard battles rumors and all kinds of backstabbing to protect his familyâs throne. But the more he tries to hold on to power, the sharper the knives in his back become. Even worse, the people who wield them arenât just his enemies â theyâre his friends.
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Ubolratana of Thailandâs story is the classic tale of a princess who wants to throw her crown away and live happily ever after with a commoner. ExceptâŠUbolratanaâs story doesnât end with happily ever after. Because this princess decides she made a mistake. But sheâll soon find out that putting the crown back on her head will be a lot harder than taking it off.
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In Part One, Caroline of Brunswick escaped her controlling parents only to wind up in a worse situation â married to Prince George IV of England, a serial cheater who despises her. Luckily, the English people hate the Prince just as much as she does. And thatâs gonna come in handy because George is about to become king â and will use his newfound power to try to get rid of Caroline, again. Sheâll have to use every trick up her sleeve in order to beat him at his own game.
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Over a hundred years before Princess Diana and Prince Charles, there was another doomed British royal couple: Queen Caroline and King George IV. Caroline and Georgeâs hatred for each other runs so deep that it leads to a war that snowballs into a full blown tabloid circus. (Imagine Johnny Depp and Amber Heard-level drama, but set in Jane Austenâs era.) Their fighting eventually ends in a trial about sexual double standards -- with the whole country waiting on the edge of their seats to see how it will all play out.
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Grigori Rasputin has gone down in history as the famous Russian peasant who used his mystical skills to rise to the height of power at the turn of the 20th century. But do you know the man who murdered him? Meet Prince Felix Yusupov, the handsome and rich Russian royal desperate to make a name for himself. But Felix is about to find out that plotting the magic manâs murder is way easier than getting away with it.
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In part one, Grigori Rasputin went from a powerless peasant to the spiritual advisor of the Tsar and Tsarina, the most powerful couple in Russia. Now, Rasputinâs âhealing abilitiesâ have been put to the test. If he saves their son, Alexei, he can solidify his place of power. If he doesnât, heâs gone for good. Unfortunately for Rasputin, whatever the outcome, heâs already made enemies who are scheming to bring him down - dead or alive.
In this episode we discuss sexual assault. If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, you can contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline in the U. S. by calling 1 800 656 HOPE. That's 1 800 656 4673.
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Pop culture has painted Grigori Rasputin as a power-mad mystic who rose from the dead and destroyed the Russian dynasty. But the truth about Rasputin is a lot more complex. In this two-part series, we follow the story of a peasant who dreams of rising to the top of society and a Russian Tsarina desperate for a miracle. But the higher Rasputin climbs, the more his enemies want him gone â for good.
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In parts one and two, Catherine fought for security in the French royal court, using all the tools available to her: negotiation, edicts ... and a little murder. But as Catherineâs reign nears its end, her legacy is in danger. She only has three sons left, and none of them are predicted to survive. And if they die, her line of power will end. Catherine will do everything she can to rewrite fate â or die trying.
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In part one, Catherine de Medici married into French royalty and secured her spot in court by having a bajillion kids. But now her husband is dead, and his rivals are out to usurp Catherineâs power. If Catherine is going to keep control, she'll have to get creative â and maybe get her hands a little bloody. But the clock is ticking, because if her astrologer is right, her line of power is going to end a lot sooner than Catherine would like.
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When it comes to whatâs going on with Catherine Middleton, itâs another day, another conspiracy theory. Or three. First up, a video was released on Monday showing someone who looked a lot like Kate at a British farm stand with someone who looked a lot like her hubby, Prince William. But many people - including Bravo king Andy Cohen - donât buy that itâs actually Kate. They think itâs a body double posing as a Fake-Kate. Secondly, there are the rumors that Williamâs been having an affair, and now the woman at the center of those rumors - Rose Hanbury - is speaking out. Finally, someone tried to swipe Kateâs medical records from the hospital where she had the abdominal surgery! Richies, we canât wait to see what tomorrow brings. In the meantime, will the real Catherine Middleton please stand up?
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Catherine de Medici was Queen of France for nearly 30 years, during a time that was so volatile it makes the French Revolution feel like a street fair. In part one of this three-part series, Catherine is an Italian orphan who marries into French royalty. But keeping her new cushy life wonât be easy. Catherineâs new hubby has a side piece and if Catherine canât figure out how to compete with her, then she may get kicked to la curb. Sheâll have to use every tactic she can think of to secure her place in court â including a witchcraft.
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This two-part series is all about Lili'uokalani, the first and last queen of the Kingdom of Hawaiâi. In part one, Lili'uokalani came of age in the Hawaiian court and supported her brother when he became king. But when powerful foreigners forced through a new constitution that stripped rights from the Hawaiian people, Liliâuokalani refused to stay silent. Now, as queen, sheâs set on becoming the ruler that Hawaiians really need â while she fights the men trying to steal her home, and her crown.
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Before Hawaiâi was a state, it was an independent kingdom ruled by a series of monarchs â including one queen. Queen Liliâuokalani was a writer, composer, and philanthropist who gave everything she had to protect her homeland and her people. In part one of this two-part series, Liliâuokalani is named as heir to the throne â and all of the problems that come with it. When foreigners start to snatch pieces of the Hawaiian kingdom for themselves, she refuses to stay silent. No matter what it may cost her.
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In part one, Ludwig II reluctantly became king when his father died. But instead of leading his country, he poured his money and time into the operas of Richard Wagner. Now, members of the kingâs own government are plotting his demise. But this only makes Ludwig dive deeper into his next flight of fantasy: building giant castles. As the bills rack up, so does reality. Ludwigâs obsession with fantasy worlds is about to make his real life a living nightmare.
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You might not know his name but you probably know his legacy. King Ludwig II of Bavaria was known as the âFairy Tale Kingâ due to his extreme love of the arts. He funded famous operas and built extravagant castles â including one that inspired Walt Disney. But he also ignored his duties and refused to lead, choices that eventually cost him his crownâŠand his life. In part one of our two part series, Ludwig finds an escape from his lonely upbringing by hiding in fantastical stories. But heâs about to find out it will take a lot more than opera to keep his kingdom happy.
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When Grace Kelly died tragically in 1982 she left behind a legacy as an actress, philanthropist, and fashion icon. But she also left behind a 17-year-old daughter who was in the car crash that took Graceâs life. Princess Stephanie of Monaco is born into royal fame and fortune, but almost immediately wants to trade in her tiara for a t-shirt. She spends her life searching for something her mother never got a chance to find for herself â a way to live truly on her own terms. But when tragedy nearly derails her life, Stephanie will have to rebuild it one very public screw up at a time.
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