In the past, monarchs have ruled almost every culture, but recent history has not been kind to royalty. Democracy and revolution have stripped them of their power and scandals have given rise to debates about their futures. Go inside the palace gates for an intimate look into the lives of today's monarchies and their relevance in today's modern world. Can kings and queens survive the challenges of the 21st century or will this generation become the last royals?

• Approximately 60 minutes
• Bonus program: Russia's Last Tsar
• © 2005
• Not available for shipment outside of the U.S. and Canada
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