The worst episodes of The Royals
Ranked by viewer rating, lows first. Lit marks on the season rail place this list across the run. Vote on a placement to back it or contest it.
- 01
Prince Liam is reunited with his ex-girlfriend Gemma at the annual garden party. Elsewhere, the Queen and Cyrus work to counteract King Simon's wishes.
- 02
It Is Not, nor It Cannot Come to Good
Cyrus restores Liam and Eleanor's titles in an attempt to secure their allegiance and capitalize on their popularity, while they seek the access that may allow them to destroy Cyrus. Investigating the deaths of his father and brother, Liam enlists the aid of Jasper, who has been following a self-destructive Eleanor to protect her from herself. With the Prime Minister in her power, Helena plots to secure her grasp on the throne.
- 03
After the sudden death of their older brother and heir to the throne, Prince Liam and Princess Eleanor have a hard time with their new roles; Queen Helena tries to maintain the family's image; King Simon questions the monarchy's future.
- 04
On the eve of a very public appearance, the family's private turmoil threatens to go public. Meanwhile, Beck returns to the palace with his sights set on Eleanor, and a confrontation with Jasper ensues.
- 05
With Mirth in Funeral and With Dirge in Marriage
The finale culminates in a day that will change the family and the nation forever. A burgeoning uprising has Robert suspicious of everyone, as the rest of the family unites to combat a formidable foe.
- 06
Is Not This Something More Than Fantasy?
Prince Liam and Princess Eleanor both go on trips that don't end as they expected; Queen Helena meets a new rival; King Cyrus gets some bad news.
- 07
What, Has This Thing Appear'd Again Tonight?
King Cyrus attempts to eliminate King Simon's legacy; Princess Eleanor makes a friend; a potential wrinkle in the King's murder is revealed.
- 08
Princess Eleanor's new relationship makes waves; King Cyrus uses a public ceremony to solidify his image; Queen Helena learns of betrayal.
- 09
And Then It Started Like a Guilty Thing
Questions of the King's killer come to the forefront and the monarchy's structure is challenged.
- 10
Passing Through Nature to Eternity
Queen Helena, along with her new Lord Chamberlain, devises a plan to secure proof of Prince Liam and Princess Eleanor's paternity. Liam begins a new but complicated relationship, while Jasper and Eleanor look to the past to inspire their future together.
- 11
While under the weather, Helena gets hooked on a reality television program. The true paternity of Liam and Eleanor is revealed at a time when each are focusing on passionate relationships.
- 12
Our (Late) Dear Brother's Death
Jasper and Eleanor immerse themselves in their relationship while Liam is forced to reappraise his latest tryst. Enduring his cancer, King Cyrus is visited by his past, while the palace arranges a press conference to announce earth shattering news.
- 13
More Than Kin, and Less Than Kind
Christmas is celebrated at the palace. However, the family is forced to fend for themselves when Liam impulsively gives the staff a holiday. Meanwhile, jealously and alcohol lead to a tense atmosphere; Helena deals with the unexpected consequences of a sexual dalliance; and Jasper's past threatens to undo his present.
- 14
We Are Pictures, or Mere Beasts
During London's fashion week, the Queen and Princess Eleanor throw competing fashion shows; Prince Liam narrowly avoids disaster.
- 15
Prince Liam embarks on his first PR tour as heir to the throne, while Queen Helena forces Princess Eleanor to launch her own promotional campaign in London.
- 16
Welcome is Fashion and Ceremony
In Prince Liam's quest for vengeance, a secret is revealed that affects the monarchy's future while Princess Eleanor rekindles an old flame.
- 17
The twins have a birthday party in the palace and things get out of control; Queen Helena and Prince Liam look to the past to get answers about the future.
- 18
The Serpent That Did Sting Thy Father's Life
With Ted revealed as Simon's killer, the Royal Family bands together to foil Jeffrey Stewart's plan to destroy them.
- 19
The Counterfeit Presentment of Two Brothers
The Royal Family prepare for the People's Gala where each member of the family is auctioned off for charity. Cyrus initiates a plan to retain his crown; Liam and Robert square off in a charity boxing match.
- 20
In the Same Figure, Like the King That's Dead
Jasper tries to strike a bargain to protect his past and secure his future with Eleanor, who decides to raise awareness for a good cause by participating in a nearly naked tiger run. Meanwhile, Helena slips away for a romantic trip to Paris, much to the annoyance of her staff and family.
- 21
The annual masquerade ball turns out to be a night to remember for Prince Liam, Princess Eleanor and Queen Helena as the nature of each of their romances becomes clear over the course of the evening.
- 22
The Slings and Arrows of Outrageous Fortune
A trip to Monaco brings out a different side of Princess Eleanor, while Prince Liam and Ophelia's relationship grows and flourishes. However, scandal and public scrutiny seem to follow the Royal Family wherever they go.
- 23
King Simon makes a decision that impacts the rest of the family; at the same time, Ophelia struggles to deal with the PR fallout from Monaco.
- 24
The Royal Family is put on lockdown in a safe room at the palace after an assassination attempt.
- 25
In My Heart There Was a Kind of Fighting
Prince Liam and Princess Eleanor confront their inner demons when someone from Prince Robert's past arrives for a visit.
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