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Characters: Monarchs

by lpetrequin • Created 1 year ago • Modified 4 months ago
Description: Born to rule or thrust into power, monarchs in film and television shaped the fates of nations. Lavish portrayals take us behind palace walls, revealing the costs of wearing the crown.

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