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Lucy Worsley's Royal Myths & Secrets
Queen Anne: The Mother of Great Britain
Season 1
Episode 2
Investigate why Queen Anne’s powerful role in the forging of Great Britain has often been forgotten. Lucy Worsley shares the inside story of the salacious gossip about Anne’s love life that helped destroy her image and legacy.
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