Ovation, America's only arts network, is launching a new documentary series called The Royals beginning April 26. In honor of William and Kate's wedding anniversary, the series takes viewers on a journey through all facets of British Royal life in all its grandeur, splendor and controversy. Produced by Back2Back Productions and distributed internationally by Content Media, The Royals premieres in the U.S. on Saturday, April 26 at 5:00 p.m. ET, only on Ovation.
The Royals takes viewers behind palace gates for an up-close and personal look at how the Royal Family has endured and flourished over the decades. From triumph to tragedy, the series follows the British Royal Family through births, childhoods, weddings, scandals and deaths, and all under the scrutiny of the global public eye. Spanning the period from Queen Elizabeth's coronation to the birth of Prince George of Cambridge, each episode will cover such topics as Prince Philip's strict upbringing, Diana's death in Paris, Queen Elizabeth's beloved Corgis and Harry's turbulent youth.
Airing over three days, viewers can watch The Royals in two multi-hour blocks on Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27, as well as during a 15-hour marathon in honor of William and Kate's wedding anniversary on Tuesday, April 29 from 7:00 a.m. ET to 10:00 p.m. ET.
"Between a Royal Wedding and a Royal Baby, the world has been gripped by Royal fever for many years," noted Ovation's SVP of Programming Scott Woodward. "Ovation delivers a captivating series tailor made for those obsessed with the Royal Family. What better time to air this revealing program than during William and Kate's third wedding anniversary."
Episodes include:
· Royal Pets: From corgis to monkeys to horses and pigeons, this episode looks at the extraordinary relationship between British Royals and their animal friends. Premiering Friday, April 26 at 5:00 p.m. ET.
· Royal Funerals: Explore how honor and legacy are preserved in Royal funerals and the role tradition and custom have played in strengthening Britain in times of grief. Premiering Friday, April 26 at 6:00 p.m. ET.
· Royal Babies: Look back at the bizarre and magnificent world of Royal babies as the world welcomes the pitter-patter of tiny Royal feet. Premiering Saturday, April 27 at 5:00 p.m. ET.
· Young Royals: Discover how the lives of young Royals have changed radically from the strict upbringing of Prince Philip to the turbulent youth of Prince Harry. Premiering Saturday, April 27 at 6:00 p.m. ET.
· Royal Weddings: Review the incredible history of Royal weddings and explore what each historic union meant to the happy couple and to the nation. Premiering Tuesday, April 29 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
· Royal Scandals: Relive the scandals that shook the general public and the inner corridors of Buckingham Palace, and examine the relationship between the media and the monarchy. Premiering Tuesday, April 29 at 9:00 p.m. ET.
For more information, please visit www.ovationtv.com
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