Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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History isn’t always what it seems, and sometimes it’s crafted by those who need to hide the truth or bend it for their own power and influence. From scandalous royal weddings to infamous quotes that never happened, join Lucy Worsley as she unravels the true stories behind history’s biggest royal fibs.

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