

Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History
Overview
Lucy Worsley, chief curator at Historic Royal Palaces, explores how the physical and mental health of our past monarchs has shaped the history of the nation.
Seasons (1)
Season 1
3 Episodes
2013
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