Private Lives of Monarchs

Meet a princess who was adored by the tabloids and broke the royal mold. Uncover the real reasons her marriage broke down and a secret that only came to light after her death to see what a truly misunderstood figure she really was.

Learn about King Edward’s rigid upbringing, how the First World War forced him to grow up in more ways than one, and his penchant for married women. Uncover the truth about his abdication, and see how he became a fashion icon of his time.

Travel to France to learn about Napoleon’s private life. Uncover a range of relationships, from nervous alliances to all-consuming love. Then visit Malmaison and Fontainebleau to discover the secrets behind his success and downfall.

Head to St. Petersburg to see how Peter’s unconventional childhood influenced his personal life and the way he governed Russia. See how the enlightened yet brutal Monarch dragged the country into the modern age.