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8. Episode 8
2008 - Season 1
Eleanor has discovered that Queen Charlotte had an affair many years ago, the dates of which mean that Richard might not actually be the rightful King. She leaks this to the Archbishop, who in turn questions Iain, who is forced to ask Queen Charlotte about these delicate matters. The Queen reluctantly admits to her son that it could be true. He might be illegitimate, which forces Richard to take a DNA test to prove his paternity.
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In a drastic attempt to take control of her life, Princess Isabelle gives a speech damning the monarchy and renouncing her royal heritage.
6. Episode 6
2008 - Season 1
In Clarence House, Eleanor sits up terrified in her bed as an intruder tells her she’s beautiful. Natalie, Eleanor’s dresser passes Simon on the staircase. The intruder tells Eleanor he’s touched her skin before, can he do it again? Eleanor is frozen with fear. Natalie creeps in and cries out, almost pulling Eleanor out of harms way. She dives on the intruder. Police officers rush in. Alice confesses to Abi that she’s loved Richard ever since Gymkhana camp. She asks Abi to help her get closer, but Alice finds Abi more unhelpful than promised. She questions their closeness, is there something between Richard and Abi? Desperate to prove there isn’t, Abi wangles her an invite to Neil’s supposedly private wedding.
5. Episode 5
2008 - Season 1
Eleanor presents her mother with a controversial diamond necklace taken from the Raj but one with great sentimental value to Charlotte. During the high-profile exchange of gifts Richard is happy to see his Mother finally arrive. But Sir Iain notes that she’s wearing the rock and the Indians aren’t going to be pleased. The next day’s papers demand the diamond be returned to India. Sir Iain is infuriated at the damage this could do for diplomatic and political relations- there’s a lot riding on the success of the visit. Richard is unhappy with the dry Foreign office speech. Abi makes it clear that keeping the diamond isn’t an option Ð although the choice is his. He’s worried about Charlotte and asks her to re-write it for him. Abi suggests he change the speech to honour his mother Ð but Richard wonders if he should be giving it back at all.
4. Episode 4
2008 - Season 1
Abigail’s face is splashed across the front pages. It’s embarrassing and she is being hounded by the press at home. Sir Iain, however, is suspicious of her. Why did the King visit her at her home? What were they discussing that late at night? When Simon manages to get the identity of the King’s lover from Abi, he tells Eleanor who in turn tells a Sunday newspaper who prepare to splash the story that weekend. In order to spike the story, the PM and Sir Iain go to Richard with a plan – they will tell the world that Abi is the King’s lover and, as a result, be able to keep the affair with Miranda secret. But will Richard be able to go through with it?
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Furious that his entourage kept George’s accident from him, King Richard insists on having the reluctant playboy prince face his victim in hospital.
2. Episode 2
2008 - Season 1
When Prince George is involved in a hit & run accident, the palace does their best to try and cover it up not just from the country but also the King. However, their efforts are ruined when Princess Eleanor finds out the truth and decides that she can use it to her advantage, so she tells Richard the truth but makes him promise to George that he'll help cover it up because, in her mind she believes that by doing this she can use it later on to discredit the King and help her in her campaign to become Queen.
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Richard, Prince of Wales, and his playful brother George sneak out to avoid their duties. By the time they return home, their father has died and Richard IV is now King of England.
