Private Lives of the Monarchs

History

History

Historian Tracy Borman delves into the archives to learn more about the private lives of some of the most famous kings and queens to ever live. Often portrayed in paintings and tales as people of great stature and strength, royal family members can often seem untouchable and above the everyday issues faced by the general public. However, as Borman finds out, the lives of the likes of Queen Victoria and Henry VIII were much more colourful and challenging than just a series of ceremonial engagements.