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The Game of Crowns: The Victorians

The Game of Crowns: The Victorians

2023 · 42 min · Documentary

Delve into a world of dynasties, blood feuds and civil war, where brother battles brother, uncle kills nephew, and cousin executes cousin in the race to decide who wears the bloodstained crown of England. Though the Victorian era is characterised by the steady rule of one monarch, it was a time of great trouble for the English monarchy. Queen Victoria will preside over Irish rebellion, republican uprisings and Indian Mutiny, in a battle to maintain the crown's power and security in a rapidly changing world.

Directed by Rebekah Lowri Llewelyn

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