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Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History

Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History

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Documentary

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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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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

18 July 2025

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Lucy Worsley

Lucy Worsley

Self - Presenter

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