Sky History give Queen Elizabeth I and King Charles II a ‘Royal Autopsy’

Through state-of-the-art reconstruction based on contemporaneous medical records, Royal Autopsy presents a unique investigation into the cause of death of two of Britain’s most famous and historically significant monarchs.

In this episode of the series, the focus is on King Charles II (d. 6th February, 1685) and Queen Elizabeth I (d. 24th March, 1603).

In each episode, anatomist and biological anthropologist, Professor Alice Roberts joins Home Office Pathologist, Dr Brett Lockyer, to conduct autopsy simulations on each of the monarchs using a
blend of prosthetic bodies, actors, toxicology testing and forensic analysis.

Their findings, together with Professor Roberts’ interpretation of historical eyewitness accounts shed startling new light on their final days

Royal Autopsy, Sky History, tonight at 9pm