The history of the royal family contains many instances of unexplained illnesses and premature death, including George III's madness, and the downfall of Mary, Queen of Scots. A mad monarch is a national disaster, and this documentary explores royal insanity in Britain and the unbelievable ways in which it was treated, from drilling the skull to the use of leeches. It examines the famous madness of George III, Queen Victoria's clinical depression and Henry VI's acute schizophrenia and includes diagnoses from modern medical experts.
