Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History

5.020131 Season

Documentary

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.

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Seasons

Season 1

3 Episodes · 2013

Cast

Lucy Worsley

Self - Presenter

Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History

Seasons

Season 1

Cast

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