Product DescriptionJust in time for the Royal Wedding - National Geographic takes you inside the palace gates for an unique and intimate look at the remaining monarchies and their relevance in the modern world. 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?The Last Royals weaves together the stories of four royal families, the Queen of England: Queen Elizabeth, King of Nepal: King Gyanendra, King of Buganda: Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II and King of Tonga: Taufa'ahau Tupou IV. The film also includes interviews with King Gyanendra, King of Tonga: Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, Prince Michael of Greece, T.R. Reid, and others - Actors: National Geographic
- Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
- Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
- Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language (Original Language): English
- Region Code: 1
- Release Date: 2007-08-14
- Running Time: 60 minutes
- Theatrical Release Date: 2002
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