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The King

Read expert articles on the real history that inspired Netflix film 'The King', starring Timothée Chalamet

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Henry V’s greatest victory (and it wasn't at the battle of Agincourt). This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Henry V. (© Lebrecht Music and Arts Photo Library / Alamy)

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10 things you (probably) didn’t know about Henry V and the battle of Agincourt

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The King: Henry V on film. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

A portrait of Henry V of England. The Treaty if Troyes, signed in 1420, saw Henry named Charles's regent; by marrying the latter's daughter, Katherine, Henry secured his position as heir to the throne. (Universal History Archive/UIG via Getty Images)

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A wayward prince? King Henry V's misspent youth. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Portrait of King Henry V. (Photo by Universal History Archive/UIG via Getty Images)

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Henry V: 5 facts you might not know about the king's softer side. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.