The Normans: From William the Conqueror To King John’s Magna Carta | Kings & Queens | Real Royalty
Our journey begins at one of the most important and probably best known events in English history – the Norman invasion of Britain and the Battle of Hastings in 1066. It takes us through the reigning monarchs of the next 150 years to 1216 and to the death of King John; the last of the Angevins. Along the way, we are introduced to the four Norman kings; William I, William II, Henry I, and Stephen, the Angevins follow in 1154 with Henry II, Richard I and the aforementioned King John. Learn about their lives, deaths and the circumstances in which they inherited the throne. In six episodes this documentary series from UKTV History covers the 41 kings and queens of England from 1066 to the present — almost 1000 years of monarchs. It shows how the history of the UK was reflected by the history of their monarchs. This UKTV History program covers the more intimate natures of the persons behind the monarchy. It shows how those privileged few have shaped the UK and made the UK what it is today. From Elizabeth II to Cleopatra, Real Royalty peels back the curtain to give a glimpse into the lives of some of the most influential families in the world, with new full length documentaries posted every week covering the monarchies of today and all throughout history. Credit to History Hit