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Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History

5.020131 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Lucy Worsley, chief curator at Historic Royal Palaces, explores how the physical and mental health of our past monarchs has shaped the history of the nation.

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Tudors to Stuarts: From Gods to Men
Apr 8, 2013 7.0
E2
Bad Blood: Stuarts to Hanoverians
Apr 15, 2013 7.0
E3
Happy Families: Hanoverians to Windsors
Apr 22, 2013 7.0

Cast · Directed by Eleanor Scoones

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Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History?

Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History is streaming on Britbox in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History on Netflix?

No, Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Britbox.

Is Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Britbox instead.

Where can I watch Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History for free?

Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History is available on Britbox in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History?

Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2013.

Are all episodes of Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History?

No — Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.