One of the most fascinating, yet small, sects within society has always been the monarchy. While most Americans and Europeans are more familiar with the British or French monarchies, there have been incredible stories told about the kings and queens of other nations all over the world. Even in the modern age, monarchies continue to fascinate us, which is obvious if you simply turn on your TV.
Additions to the genre concerning more modern kings and queens of the world include The Crown, which is a biopic/miniseries about royalty and the life of Queen Elizabeth II of England. Her story unfolds across the seasons in a never before look at the life of a modern monarchy. More historical series like The Tudors explore the lives of Henry VIII and his wives. The politics of the day and the policies of the King unfold in a series of drama, action, and romance. For more recommendations, browse this list and feel free to add any similar shows and movies you think are missing! And if you love these royal shows, be sure to check out these royal movies!
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49971The White Princess
Jodie Comer, Rebecca BensonPremiered: 2017
The White Princess (Starz, 2017) is a historical drama television miniseries developed by... more
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1,345334Reign
Adelaide Kane, Megan FollowsPremiered: 2013
Reign (The CW, 2013) is an American historical romantic drama television series created by... more3
681137Victoria
Jenna Coleman, Tom HughesPremiered: 2016
Victoria (ITV, 2016) is a drama television series created by Daisy Goodwin. The show depicts ... more4
551102The White Queen
Rebecca Ferguson, Amanda HalePremiered: 2013
The White Queen (BBC One, 2013) is a British historical drama television miniseries based on... more5
47078The Spanish Princess
Charlotte Hope, Stephanie Levi-JohnPremiered: 2019
The Spanish Princess (Starz, 2019) is a historical drama television limited series developed... more6
679149The Tudors
Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Henry CavillPremiered: 2007
The Tudors (Showtime, 2007) is a historical fiction television series created by Michael... more7
606127The Crown
Claire Foy, Matt SmithPremiered: 2016
The Crown (Netflix, 2016) is an American-British biographical drama series created by Peter... more8
837203Game of Thrones
Peter Dinklage, Lena HeadeyPremiered: 2011-04-17
Game of Thrones (HBO, 2011) is an American fantasy drama television series created by David... more9
31379The Last Kingdom
Alexander Dreymon, David DawsonPremiered: 2015
The Last Kingdom (BBC America, 2015) is a British historical fiction television series based... more10
32796Versailles
George Blagden, Alexander VlahosPremiered: 2015
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Versailles (Canal+, 2015) is a television series created by Simon Mirren and David... more11
345111Outlander
Caitriona Balfe, Sam HeughanPremiered: 2014
Outlander (Starz, 2014) is a historical drama television series developed by Ronald D. Moore,... more12
15125The Great
Elle Fanning, Nicholas HoultPremiered: 2020
The Great (Hulu, 2020) is a television drama series written and executive produced by Tony... more13
25388Merlin
Colin Morgan, Angel CoulbyPremiered: 2008
Merlin (BBC One, 2008) is a British fantasy-adventure drama television series based on the... more14
9626The Last Czars
Robert Jack, Susanna HerbertPremiered: 2019
The Last Czars (Netflix, 2019) is an American docu-drama television series. Blending a... more15
13984The Royals
Elizabeth Hurley, William MoseleyPremiered: 2012
The Royals (E!, 2015) is an American drama television series created by Mark Schwahn. Helena... more16
8235The Pillars of the Earth
Ian McShane, Matthew MacfadyenPremiered: 2010
The Pillars of the Earth (Starz, 2010) is an eight-part TV miniseries based on the 1989 novel... more17
9350Elizabeth I
Helen Mirren, Jeremy IronsPremiered: 2005
Elizabeth I is a two-part 2005 British historical drama television miniseries directed by Tom... more18
8043Camelot
Joseph Fiennes, Jamie Campbell BowerPremiered: 2011
Camelot (Starz, 2011) is a historical-fantasy-drama television series developed by Chris... more19
6839War and Peace
Paul Dano, Lily JamesPremiered: 2016
War & Peace is a 2016 British-American historical period drama television serial, based on Leo... more20
7552Wolf Hall
Mark Rylance, Damian LewisPremiered: 2015
Wolf Hall (BBC Two, 2015) is a British historical drama television series based on the novels... more21
5644The Six Wives of Henry VIII
Patrick Troughton, Anthony QuaylePremiered: 1970
The Six Wives of Henry VIII is a series of six television plays produced by the BBC and first... more22
5043The Virgin Queen
Tom Hardy, Kevin McKiddPremiered: 2006
The Virgin Queen is a 2005 BBC and Power co-production, four-part miniseries based upon the... more23
3537The Hollow Crown
Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy IronsPremiered: 2012
The Hollow Crown is a series of British television films featuring William Shakespeare's... more24
2527Kings
Ian McShane, Christopher EganPremiered: 2009
Kings (NBC, 2009) is an American serial drama television series created by Michael Green,... more25
1720Victoria & Albert
Diana Rigg, Peter UstinovPremiered: 2001
Victoria & Albert is a 2001 British-US historical television serial. It focused on the early... more
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