What’s it like being a Royal living in constant fear of assassination and kidnap? Listen to find out!

In the first of three episodes, Royal historians Robert Hardman and Professor Kate Williams reveal the shocking attempts to harm the Royals. How did two Queens react when they found intruders in their bedrooms? Did King Charles III maintain his ‘stiff upper lip’ when someone took a shot at him? What training did Meghan, Duchess of Sussex , and Catherine, Princess of Wales, receive to safeguard their lives!

Also, get an insight into the rough and tumble of Prince Harry’s days at boarding school!

Each week, Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things offers a light, historical look at the scandals, intrigues, and often bloody history of Britain's royal family.

Hosts: Robert Hardman and Professor Kate Williams

Series Producer: Ben Devlin

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini 

Executive Producer: Bella Soames

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