Royal Cousins at War

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Royal Cousins at War is a 2014 British documentary series narrated by Tamsin Greig that explores the lives of three European monarchs during World War I: Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, and King George V of England. All three were grandchildren of Queen Victoria, yet their nations became bitter enemies. The series examines how rivalries and divisions among Europe’s royal families, combined with their failure to adapt to rising nationalism and democratic movements, contributed to the collapse of centuries-old monarchies across the continent.

This single-disc DVD release contains the complete two-part series from Yleisradio (YLE). Rated 7.9 on IMDb, it reveals how mismanagement and poor foreign policy decisions hastened the downfall of four great imperial dynasties, leaving only George V’s Britain standing as a major power. Own this illuminating look at how personal and political tensions among cousins reshaped European history.