Reigning over England as its fifth King Richard, Richie feels secure in the knowledge that he is where he is destined to be. It is not long, however, until his past actions catch up to him.



As Richie is forced to endure a decade in prison, England is governed by incompetent governments and falls into deeper anarchy.



The monarchy has Alice as regent until the new king comes of age. While she tries hard to help the country, she lacks Richie's political skills.



When Richie finally returns to society, he finds it very different from the England he remembers. Supported by those close to him, he realises what he must do in order to make England the country he feels it should be.



Testing times lie ahead for many as the new generation of royals begin trying to find their way in the world at the same time as Richie is looking for his.