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The Best Episodes of The Royals Season 1

Every episode of The Royals Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Royals Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Royals Season 1 Episode 10 - Our Wills and Fates Do So Contrary Run
    8.7/10(247 votes)

    S1:E10

    Secrets are revealed as Prince Liam and Princess Eleanor investigate Prince Robert's death and the attack on the throne.

    Director:Mark Schwahn
    Writer:Mark Schwahn

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  2. The Royals Season 1 Episode 6 - The Slings and Arrows of Outrageous Fortune
    8.4/10(259 votes)

    S1:E6

    A trip to Monaco helps Prince Liam and Ophelia's relationship blossom but a different side of Princess Eleanor is revealed.

    Director:Jean de Segonzac
    Writer:Mark Schwahn

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  3. The Royals Season 1 Episode 8 - The Great Man Down
    8.4/10(228 votes)

    S1:E8

    The Royal Family is put on lockdown in a safe room at the palace after an assassination attempt.

    Director:Mark Schwahn
    Writer:Mark Schwahn

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  4. The Royals Season 1 Episode 5 - Unmask Her Beauty to the Moon
    8.2/10(258 votes)

    S1:E5

    Prince Liam, Princess Eleanor and Queen Helena's romances are a popular topic at the annual masquerade ball.

    Director:Arlene Sanford
    Writer:Julia Cohen

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  5. The Royals Season 1 Episode 9 - In My Heart There Was a Kind of Fighting
    8.2/10(208 votes)

    S1:E9

    When someone from Prince Robert's past pays them a visit, Prince Liam and Princess Eleanor must face their own personal demons.

    Director:Tom Vaughan
    Writer:Mark Schwahn

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  6. The Royals Season 1 Episode 4 - Sweet, Not Lasting
    8.1/10(258 votes)

    S1:E4

    Prince Liam does his first PR tour as heir to the throne while Queen Helena forces Princess Eleanor to do a PR tour of London.

    Director:Jean de Segonzac
    Writer:Johnny Richardson

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  7. The Royals Season 1 Episode 7 - Your Sovereignty of Reason
    8.1/10(228 votes)

    S1:E7

    The King makes a decision that impacts the rest of the family while Ophelia struggles with the PR fallout from Monaco.

    Director:Tom Vaughan
    Writer:Scarlett Lacey

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  8. The Royals Season 1 Episode 3 - We Are Pictures, or Mere Beasts
    7.9/10(268 votes)

    S1:E3

    The Queen and Princess Eleanor throw competing fashion shows during London's fashion week while Prince Liam narrowly avoids a catastrophe.

    Director:Arlene Sanford
    Writer:Mark Schwahn

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  9. The Royals Season 1 Episode 2 - Infants of the Spring
    7.6/10(304 votes)

    S1:E2

    At the annual garden party, Prince Liam is reunited with his ex, Gemma. The Queen and Cyrus work to counteract King Simon's wishes.

    Director:Mark Schwahn
    Writer:Mark Schwahn

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  10. The Royals Season 1 Episode 1 - Stand and Unfold Yourself
    7.3/10(385 votes)

    S1:E1

    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 and King Simon questions the monarchy's future.

    Director:Mark Schwahn
    Writer:Mark Schwahn

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Our Wills and Fates Do So Contrary Run" is the best rated episode of "The Royals" season 1. It scored 8.7/10 based on 247 votes. Directed by Mark Schwahn and written by Mark Schwahn, it aired on 5/17/2015. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Slings and Arrows of Outrageous Fortune".