There's nothing quite like palace intrigue. Royals might still just be people, but unlike most of us, their moments of drama unfold in front of the whole world. Some of the most captivating stories in all of history involve those who have occupied a throne, and there really is no shortage of royal family drama to memorialize on-screen.
We got to see a lot of that pan out in the historical drama series, The Crown, but there are even more intriguing tales out there that revolve around royalty.
For those who have a fascination with all things regal, here's a look at some hidden gems available to stream now.
Queen Elizabeth II might not have ever worn the crown if not for the stunning abdication of her uncle, King Edward VIII, who decided to abandon his throne so that he could marry American socialite Wallis Simpson. It turned out to be one of the craziest romances in British royal family history.
"Your family will never stand for it. The Prime Minister will never stand for it. Then I'll give up the throne. And I will be the most despised woman in the world."
The 2011 film W.E., which was co-written and directed by Madonna, offers a new perspective on the romance that changed the course of the British monarchy. The film centers on a modern woman named Wally who copes with her own abusive marriage by obsessing over the historical details of the relationship between Edward and Wallis.
Despite these very different settings and circumstances, Wally finds some surprising commonality with Wallis that ultimately helps her to look toward her own future.
W.E. | 0:00
Outlaw King | 1:25
The Iron Lady | 2:27
The King | 2:58
Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb | 3:53
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