13 films and TV series about royalty, full of greatness and drama (14 photos)

Whose fate could be more intriguing and exciting than that of a royal? History gives us an incredible amount of facts about their life and activities, which cannot do without legends and all sorts of rumors. Literature and cinema actively use these thought-provoking materials.





Today we decided to recall the best creations of the film industry, dedicated to the real or fictitious destinies of kings and queens (kings and emperors), which did not go unnoticed by viewers and critics.

Cleopatra (1963)



The film tells the story of the life and death of Cleopatra (Elizabeth Taylor), including her relationships with Mark Antony and Julius Caesar. The film received four Oscars, which relate to cinematography, special effects and, of course, costumes.

Another Boleyn Girl (2008)





A drama about the rivalry between the Boleyn sisters, performed by Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman, for the heart of King Henry VIII of England.

Gladiator (2000)



The well-known Gladiator won five Oscars in 2001. Its main characters are General Maximus and the Roman Emperor Lucius Commodus.

Victoria (2016-2019)



The series chronicles the early years of the reign of Victoria, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, from her accession to the throne when she was still a teenager.

Magnificent Century (2011-2014)



One of the most famous Turkish TV series and for good reason! It tells the story of the most revered Sultan Suleiman I and his beloved concubine Hurrem.

Elizabeth (1998)



The daughter of Henry VIII, having given up the freedom of her youth, ascends the throne, surrounded by enemies, and begins her journey as one of the most influential queens of England (Cate Blanchett as Elizabeth). The film won an Oscar for Best Makeup.

Tsar (2009)



A historical drama about the darkest times of Rus', in which Pyotr Mamonov and Oleg Yankovsky play the roles of Ivan the Terrible and Metropolitan Philip.

Orlando (1992)



The film is about the relationship between Elizabeth I (Quentin Crisp) and the fashionably androgynous young man Orlando (Tilda Swinton), who immaculately carried out the queen’s order not to grow old.

Macbeth (2015)



A film adaptation of William Shakespeare's play of the same name, which competed for the Palme d'Or.

Great (2020-2023)



A comedy series about the ambitious but naive Catherine II and the uncouth Peter III, who change each other throughout the series.

Game of Thrones (2011-2019)



The story of the most brutal struggle for the throne, which few have not heard of. The series has won many Emmy, Golden Globe, and Saturn awards and has won the Actors Guild Award more than once.

The King speaks! (2010)



A truly powerful film that won four Oscars, including for directing and leading actor. A film about the British King George VI, whose stuttering is helped by speech therapist Lionel Logue, who practices non-standard treatment methods.

Crown (2016-…)



A multi-awarded series about the reign of Elizabeth II, the final season of which is eagerly awaited this month. By the way, the queen herself enjoyed watching “The Crown.”