Royal AutopsySeason 1, Episode 1 - King Charles II

In this graphic episode, Prof Alice Roberts explores the final dying days and ultimate cause of death of Britain's Merry Monarch, King Charles II. Working with leading Forensic Pathologist Dr Brett Lockyer, they conduct an 'as real' post mortem exam on the dead king, cutting into his corpse to search for clues. The autopsy reveals a man who appears to have suffered some degree of torture, having been burnt and bled, with a stomach showing traces of many poisonous plants.

Royal Autopsy was broadcast on SBS ONE at Friday 3 March 2023, 10:25.