Royal Mob
★ 8.6 · 2022 · Documentary
Recounts the story of the extended royal family that once ruled the whole of Europe. Told through the eyes of Queen Victoria’s granddaughters, the series will combine premium scripted drama with a host of expert historians to tell the tale of one of the most compelling, powerful yet dysfunctional families in history.
Episodes
1. Four Sisters43m · The Hesse sisters, Queen Victoria’s granddaughters, dive head first into passionate, doomed love affairs across Europe’s Royal courts as family tensions boil over.
2. All Hail the Prince of Wales44m · As the Tsar nears the end, Nicky marries Alix and quickly inherits the throne. They are invited to Balmoral, to visit the Queen.
3. The Day We'd Always Dreaded44m · At the turn of the century, Queen Victoria dies and George V is crowned King. The sisters reunite at the wedding of Willy’s daughter.
4. The Greatest Criminal in History44m · Victoria, Alix and Ella are in Russia when war breaks out. Victoria fleets to Britain but learns Alix, Nicky and their children were executed.More Like This
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