Wednesday 3 May 2023

Top 10 Royal Sitcoms


 You know what sitcoms you'd think of if we asked you to name the Top 10 Sitcoms with Royalty in their name, don't you? Yup, you've thought of the exact same top three as us. I bet the robot thinks differently. Here's what they came up with...

Sitcoms with Kings, Queens, or royalty in their title have been a popular genre for many years. These shows often revolve around the lives of monarchs or aristocrats, and the comedic situations they find themselves in. Here are the top 10 sitcoms with Kings, Queens, or royalty in their title:


  1. The King of Queens

The King of Queens follows the life of a delivery driver named Doug, his wife Carrie, and his father-in-law Arthur. The show is set in Queens, New York, and ran for nine seasons from 1998 to 2007.


  1. The Crown*

The Crown is a historical drama that follows the reign of Queen Elizabeth II from her marriage to Prince Philip in 1947 to the present day. The show has been praised for its accurate portrayal of historical events and its stunning cinematography.


  1. The Queen's Gambit**

The Queen's Gambit is a miniseries about a young orphan named Beth Harmon who becomes a chess prodigy in the 1960s. The show has received critical acclaim for its performances, direction, and writing.


  1. King of the Hill

King of the Hill is an animated sitcom that follows the life of a propane salesman named Hank Hill and his family and friends in the fictional town of Arlen, Texas. The show ran for 13 seasons from 1997 to 2010.


  1. The Queen and I

The Queen and I is a British sitcom that imagines what would happen if the royal family were forced to live on a council estate after a republic is declared in Britain. The show was based on a book by Sue Townsend and ran for one season in 1993.


  1. The Royals

The Royals is a drama series that follows a fictional British royal family as they deal with scandals and political intrigue. The show ran for four seasons from 2015 to 2018.


  1. King and Maxwell***

King and Maxwell is a crime drama series that follows the lives of Sean King and Michelle Maxwell, two former Secret Service agents who now work as private investigators. The show ran for one season in 2013.


  1. The Queen's Nose

The Queen's Nose is a British children's comedy series that follows the adventures of a young girl named Harmony Parker who discovers a magical 50p coin that grants wishes. The show ran for seven seasons from 1995 to 2003.


  1. Kings****

Kings is a drama series that is loosely based on the story of King David from the Bible. The show is set in an alternate version of modern-day America where a monarch rules over a country called Gilboa. The show ran for one season in 2009.


  1. The Windsors

The Windsors is a British sitcom that parodies the lives of the British royal family. The show has been praised for its absurd and irreverent humor, and has run for three seasons since 2016.


In conclusion, sitcoms with Kings, Queens, or royalty in their title have been a popular genre for many years. Whether they are dramas, comedies, or animated series, these shows often revolve around the lives of monarchs and aristocrats and the comedic situations they find themselves in. From The King of Queens to The Windsors, these shows have captured the imaginations of audiences all over the world, and will likely continue to do so for years to come.


Okay, Chat GPT, we have notes. Firstly those footnotes:

* Not a sitcom
** Also not a sitcom
*** Obviously not a sitcom
**** Oh come on now

Then we come to the three you missed, the most obvious ones that everyone just thought of:

Fresh Prince Of Bel Air
King Of The Hill, which you got, fair play
Queenie's Castle - okay, not everyone remembers a 1970s sitcom starring Diana Dors, but we do.



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