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Royal Cousins at War

Season 1
Families are always complex. There are plots, scandals and betrayals. But when the family concerned rule the most powerful nations on the planet, these petty squabbles can lead to political turmoil, economic upheaval and even war. At the start of the 20th century, three cousins ruled Britain, Russia and Germany. Their relationship and rivalries had a devastating impact on Europe then and now.
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  1. S1 E1 - A House Divided
    February 4, 2014
    59min
    TV-PG
    The power struggles and rivalries that broke out between the royal houses of Europe had a shattering effect on the continent’s history, and still has repercussions today. The first cracks began to appear before World War I, when two Danish sisters married the heirs to the British and Russian thrones. This set in motion a series of events that led to violent bloodshed and national tragedy.
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  2. S1 E2 - Into the Abyss
    February 5, 2014
    59min
    TV-PG
    Three cousins dominated Europe’s royal houses in the years leading up to World War I. But any friendship or family loyalty that existed between these men was soon destroyed by the forces of history. As one cousin betrayed another, leading to the slaughter of his entire family, the third’s increasingly erratic behavior resulted in a war that would leave millions dead.
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Directors
Richard Sanders
Producers
Richard Sanders
Cast
Tamsin Greig
Studio
Blakeway Productions
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