10 Historical Figures Brought to Life | Royalty Now Top 10 of 2023

We've counted down our top 10 re-creations of historical figures from this year, 2023. We've had a wonderful year with you all and can't thank you enough for the love and support we've received on this channel! Hope you all have an amazing holiday season, and we'll see you in 2024.
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0:28 Number 10
1:18 Number 9
2:23 Number 8
3:16 Number 7
4:23 Number 6
5:26 Number 5
6:17 Number 4
7:08 Number 3
8:10 Number 2
9:13 Number 1
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[@RoyaltyNowStudios]

You guys are the BEST. Which subject would you be most excited to see in 2024?

[@wylde_hunter]

I love your work. It would be great if you could do Zenobia, Queen of Palmyra

[@mediocremaiden8883]

Roman and Byzantine Emporers and Empresses, please 🙏 !!!!

[@Daisy1484]

how about queen Esther from the bible?

[@judywhaley5092]

Perhaps some personalities from the Bible - Old and New Testament.

[@Titemaud]

Charlemagne, or Sissi.

[@shelleyj3704]

I find the smiles truly emotional. I guess that's because traditional and official portraiture so rarely shows a smile or a warm expression. Seeing these people smile feels like a true gift. From the writing, research, editing, and recreations, you both do fabulous work.

[@RoyaltyNowStudios]

Thank you :) I always find myself smiling back at them during the re-creation process. I love them too.

[@kaybrown4010]

I can’t help but smile back. 😊

[@denisesudd5318]

They are remarkable especially Louis 14 when he smiled he looked so happy

[@SaltyCrystal]

Same. George Washington's reveal has to be my favorite. That was the first one that I was TRULY emotional over. Even her modern interpretation of him.... SO GOOD.

[@basiliskos119]

I actually cried a little when I saw Joan of Arc smiling, it seems to me that she didn’t do that very often, her life was so hard.

[@Omibrahim21]

As a person who lives in Egypt it’s fascinating to see how Hatshepsut looks like any ordinary Egyptian woman I would see at the mall today 😊 beautiful! 👍🏻☺️

[@gracetruthandlight]

There is a big difference genetically between ancient Egyptian royalty and modern Egyptians. They were blonde or reddish haired, with blue or green eyes.

[@azzteke]

@@gracetruthandlight Who is "they"?

[@gracetruthandlight]

@@azzteke did you read my comment? Ancient Egyptian royalty.

[@Joskemom]

Well, I need to go shopping in Egypt because Hatshepsut is a hottie.

[@sornehdoty6691]

@@gracetruthandlightthey had brown skin for certain, and hair color is hard to know for certain but it likely wasn’t blonde nor reddish except for outliers

[@jonathananderson2406]

I can't help but smile right back. I feel a little more connection to the humanity of the individual when the art comes to life with a smile.

[@banbasafro]

These are stunning. Harriet Tubman not only saved over 300 enslaved people in the Underground Railroad, she also helped free over 700 enslaved people during the combahee river raid. She was awesome.

[@chatonmignon8724]

Extraordinary woman !

[@bobevans9996]

lose the music - can't hear clearly - who can choose music for another?

[@CapAnson12345]

My favorite thing about Richard III is they did the forensic reconstruction and didn't tell them who it was supposed to be.. when they were done it was obviously, unmistakably Richard III. which among other things tells you how accurate medieval portraits were.

[@user-oy1ws3cr4d]

Его гаплогруппа,оказалась,кавказской_G2а!

[@12thDecember]

My favorite will always be Boudica. You've perfectly portrayed her image to reflect her indomitable strength of character.

[@VanessaHBIC]

Remember in Peabody and Sherman they had the wayback machine and would time travel to many famous periods in time and see all the historically famous figures? This channel is my wayback machine 😊

[@katwitanruna]

I loved the Wayback Machine!! And agree.

[@Joskemom]

I'll go way back and try to get with Hatshepsut. Damn, she is fwine.

[@sammyflc]

Thank you for all your incredible and breathtaking recreations! Joan of Arc is my favourite! :) Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

[@RoyaltyNowStudios]

Thank you :) She is one of my favorites too. Even though we don't have a true portrait of her, something about that one rings true to me and I'm proud of it. Hope have a great holiday season!

[@sammyflc]

@@RoyaltyNowStudios I totally agree - I really think you captured her bravery and resolve! :)

[@pameladigaetano8119]

What an incredible channel. So nice to see QUALITY work being done. Your talent is ENDLESSLY FASCINATING!!!!

[@nickim6571]

The recreation of George Washingtom where he's sitting at the desk looks like Liam Neeson.

[@tt-ew7rx]

Justin Trudeau.

[@tbmcgough1]

Bobby Flay

[@cassandrav4358]

This is seriously my new favorite channel! Can't wait to see what you have in store for 2024! I would love to see a video on Princess Cassandra of Troy (that's where my name came from)

[@grown.ass.nerd.]

These people always seemed almost unreal, they lived so long ago. But seeing them breathed into life by this channel is so amazing and takes my breath away every time. Thank you both for your hard work this year, have a lovely holiday, and i cant wait to see what you have in store for is in the new year!

[@franklucido3252]

Though much maligned by the Romans and a truly courageous woman remember that about 80,000 romanized Britons as well as Roman civilians were killed by Boudica's forces. Her rebellion occurred in 61 AD, the Romans remained in Britain until 410 AD

[@scarfaceg3465]

That's awesome!!!

[@tshaffer9681]

Absolutely amazing. Beautiful. !!!! Thank you.

[@p.dizzle]

These videos bring me so much joy. Thank you for your work and sharing it with all of us!

[@RoyaltyNowStudios]

Thank you so much!

[@istinbirajandira6999]

OMG I just love so much your voice​@@RoyaltyNowStudios

[@dannytadashi4235]

@@istinbirajandira6999me too I love her voice

[@user-ej8oq8bv1c]

These are so cool! Im obsessed! I so much love these historical figures- especially the English historical side, for me going into the Westminster Abby and seeing so many of them residing there was also as amazing as these vidoes are in making these people we only can read about- REAL. It truly reminds you that these arent just stories. Well done

[@danniemckinney8298]

I truly enjoy each and every episode. Thank you for making history even more exciting ❤

[@yas4435]

Thanks so much ❤

[@readinggirl1198]

Please do the story and recreation of Dido Belle, including a modern day version.

[@jobes4525]

Thank You ❤

[@heronwireo1085]

Thank you for a beautiful capstone to the year's work. Finding a quality channel on YT is quite difficult, so I'm glad yours turned up. I was especially intrigued by the modern version of George Washington. I expect someone has mentioned it below, but he looked to me rather like actor Liam Neeson.

[@mcanultymichelle]

Love your work.You make history really.

[@laurat92]

Incredible recap! Thank you for the beautiful work you share with this community. You put your heart and soul into each recreation. It's a joy to experience and learn from. Cheers to you in 2024 💛

[@VocAIdol-Music-no-copyright-]

all look so great :)

[@nicoleroth3127]

Absolutely stunning work! Thank you for sharing it with us. I really don't have a favourite, because they are all fantastic! It'd be great, though, if you could show us how these people would look today, like you used to. With the massive improvement of your work over time, that'd be very fascinating, I'd say.

[@jsa-z1722]

Your talent is amazing and your videos are absolutely intriguing. You’re a genius. I can’t understand why this channel doesn’t have millions of subscribers. Have a safe and happy New Year.

[@conniethornton2576]

The Smiling with perfect teeth! . Nah,I don't think so, tooth decay, crooked,and stinking mouths, would be more like the norm

[@gracetruthandlight]

Not always. Sometimes ancient mummies and skulls had great teeth.

[@RealBonnieBlue]

Red-haired Macedonian Greek Queen of Egypt, Cleopatra so far has been my favorite. Absolutely stunning and makes it easy to understand how great and powerful men like Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony were under her spell. Great work all around. Cheers.

[@geegnosis8888]

It would be nice to see Alfred the Great and his family.

[@bonniehancock8081]

Wonderful

[@ivyrose779]

I’ve always thought Mary Queen of Scots was so beautiful. She had such an interesting and, at times, tragic life.

[@user-oy1ws3cr4d]

Ее,здесь_исказили!Нет,ни одного ее настоящего портрета!Видно,так ее"любят",что везде по-разному,изображают!🌹

[@robynsegg]

I love the modern interpertations... especially George Washington!

[@cindymitcheltree7961]

Thank you for bringing these historic figures to life! I love your channel! Keep up the wonderful work!

[@Myriel67]

Boudica is the best from the best!! My inspiration! I love her!! She was a justice!!!!!!❤

[@serahloeffelroberts9901]

She looks like she could burn down the Roman cities

[@KristinaBenoit]

George Washington is my favorite. What a man.

[@mac2807]

George Washington is my favorite. Fascinating to see the modern likeness.

[@serahloeffelroberts9901]

He is much better looking than the Gilbert portrait we grew up with in the classroom. He looks like he could be the spy master of a spy ring

[@VL99]

I found the modern likeness of Washington surprisingly moving.

[@mac2807]

I did too. @@VL99

[@waynebrammer2973]

Well done.

[@pau191]

This is pure modern art. It's beautiful

[@murphy6700]

Washington had smallpox which left his faced scarred. He also had severe dental issues, so the smile was unlikely. Just a point.

[@ketwil8431]

This is just a thought. Do you think the hidden portrait behind Queen Elizabeth the 1st could possibly be Queen Mary of Scotts?

[@michaelrredford]

Thanks!

[@RoyaltyNowStudios]

Thank you ❤️ hope you’re having a wonderful NYE

[@user-oy1ws3cr4d]

Вы_все искажаете!У вас_все,на одно лицо!Ни одного настоящего портрета Марии Стюарт!А,что_по черепу ее нельзя,восстановить?!

[@sarahallegra6239]

Thank you for your hard work in bringing these historical figures to life! Seeing them smile never fails to move me. Happy holidays!

[@Jbal8924]

Thank you for all your hard work bringing these fascinating and important figures to life! ❤

[@rlenz2525]

Wow! I just discovered this channel. It is truly amazing!!! I love Becky's voice. Does anyone else agree that Jane Austin and Joan of Arc could have been sisters?

[@jacquimg2469]

Thank you for this beautiful retrospective. I find every one of your recreations emotional - they introduce historical figures as real people. I’m looking forward to what 2024 brings!

[@GradKat]

This is lovely. I like to see historical figures “brought to life” like this. But Helen of Troy wasn’t a real person.

[@FilmFanization]

I love your channel! I would like to see more of the renaissance artists! Especially Raphael!

[@kolobus80]

Such amazing and beautiful art! Thank you, for telling their stories and giving them a face. I appreciate your hard work, time and dedication.

[@RoyaltyNowStudios]

Thank you so much, we appreciate you watching!

[@nickimontie]

I'm so glad I found your channel! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Can't wait to see what you create in 2024 ❤

[@lauriealexander5857]

These are way cool. Blows everything else away.

[@barbie5697]

Thank you for sharing your talents. I only recently found your channel and have been watching several per day. You’ve renewed my love of history.

[@johnconnery1939]

I love your work

[@guzzirob]

IMO, do the old picture first, then the new version after. Otherwise your channel is excellent! I'm a new subscriber and really enjoy your work.

[@XzarElite]

nice, just nice especially Helen

[@christineingram55]

Great work bringing them all to life.Have a Happy Christmas 🥰

[@RoyaltyNowStudios]

Happy christmas :)

[@melindadouglas1673]

It was remarkable to see a contemporary George Washington! You do an amazing job! I look forward to see who you bring to life in 2024.

[@maltesegirl3480]

I could just spend hours watching these videos. Please more 🙏

[@ingridthurner3651]

Me too, please more ❤ thank you so much. I love it ❤

[@rebeccakimble5512]

I love Wsahington in that suit. The hair cut suits him too,

[@MelbaOzzie]

Love your work. You have a truly remarkable talent. Keep doing what you do.

[@lindatimmons3675]

I really enjoy this channel. The work and time you put into these facinating people of history is superb. The re creations of someone that you have only a basic description of is remarkable Thank you and so looking forward to 2024 to see the new faces. Wishing you and yor family and team a Merry Christmas 🤶 From Texas 🇺🇸

[@bevyoung2009]

Your work is awesome!! Thanks so much to the two of you.

[@stukale9979]

My fave is Mary, Queen of Scots. She is an unsung and brave historical icon.

[@user-oy1ws3cr4d]

Но,ей не повезло с художниками!На всех портретах,она разная!И,здесь_ее исказили!От нее что_настоящего черепа не осталось?!Почему,все скрывают?!

[@user-planetecology]

Все люди красивые когда улыбаются

[@jesuschrist-alphaomega]

I love this. Thank you for everything you do.

[@adnanbezerra6014]

if Helen made thousands of ships go to war, then I'm just glad my fiancée wasn't born at the time. her smile would have single-handedly caused the collapse of the ancient civilization

[@rillagorton6141]

Yeah they were a lot more fragile back in those days lol

[@ellentorres6314]

Love your work....it brings history to life in a powerful way!!!❤

[@maddilee1189]

I loved Jane Austin's so much, and well as Queen Hatshepsut. They're all so good though.

[@hollygolden9673]

Washington is my favorite. Your work is excellent. Your voice adds so much to the video.

[@chrisgrant6422]

Absolutely Outstanding Thank You all for such Greatness!!

[@antoinemozart243]

Helen of Troy story is in the Illiad not the Odyssey.

[@leanndavis7717]

These portraits are gorgeous

[@PHLCoffeeSnob]

I never saw Harriet Tubman and George Washington re-created. Very impressive and realistic.

[@CynthiaBerry713]

Ty for all the wonderful work you both do to bring history to life! Wishing you blessed holidays and a happy 2024!

[@clovermccombs8597]

One of the best parts of your videos, is how calming your voice is.

[@user-ny8fn9oy7x]

I love your videos. It's absolutely amazing how you bring historical persons to life. As a German it would be very interesting to me how King Friedrich II. from Prussia (1712-1786) would have looked like. Maybe you can bring him back to life, too.

[@patwo9719]

I really enjoy these recreations.

[@user-rc1mg6bn1g]

All artists put initial in the portrait, I guess @RoyaltyNowStudios use the beautiful smile as the signature in their creation ❤️😍❤️‍🔥

[@Desiray77]

8:40 wow.. from the death mask you can tell she was really beautiful

[@pollywollydoodle831]

Helen of Troy appeared in the Iliad. The Odyssey is the story of Odysseus trying to get home to Greece after the Trojan War ended.

[@chriskeen7174]

King Louie would literally be in a rock band today!

[@user-dp3iu3hz7u]

Beautiful work 😊. I really enjoy these recreations

[@robertnijkamp2051]

I hope you do Ramses II, William the Silent, Wu zeitan,and Humurabi next year

[@user-oy1gp7mo3u]

These renderings were unbelievable; they bring history to life. One quibble with the statements about Helen of Troy. The Iliad, not the Odyssey, was the retelling of the Trojan War brought about by Helen. Though Odyssey does refer to the Iliad, the story is about Odysseus and his 20 year journey to return home after becoming lost at sea.

[@kjay15993]

I have really enjoyed seeing these works of art.. your amazing. You and you team please keep them going. Happy new year

[@alisonbrowning9620]

Hariet's smile. Love her

[@ytjake789]

Love the George Washington recreation.

[@dandeliondreamer3365]

Thank you for sharing, I find them all beautiful, in different ways and love to hear their stories ❤

[@SarahHovley]

I love to watch your videos and look forward to next year! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@whatamachine89]

Thank you for your wonderful work ❤🇦🇺

[@takashitamagawa5881]

Helen of Troy... while she is somewhat different from what Hollywood and such would regard as "most gorgeous" today it is easy to see how a people might utterly idealize the face that you created. Beauty may be subjective, but some beauty is timeless and cuts across cultural lines. I do like the conception of George Washington in a contemporary setting.

[@micheleparadis2808]

I remember when they found Richard III's body under a parking lot. I was very moved by the whole thing.. Love your channel!

[@serahloeffelroberts9901]

According to Richard III s DNA, he had golden hair like the other Plantagenets. I don't know why he was portrayed with dark hair in the contemporary depiction except to wonder if the pigments darkened over the centuries.

[@bethwilliams4903]

None of the ‘portraits’ known to us of Richard, as Duke or king are from his lifetime or near lifetime much less known to be by artists authorized by him or his House to paint him so whomever left those paintings, or copies of the ‘originals’ is at best guesswork for us - especially with all the efforts made to raise the shoulder to imply a hunchback etc - some portraits show Richard with such a cramped, pinched, sour face I initially mistook him for Henry of Richmond (Henry VII)

[@nicoleroth3127]

​@@serahloeffelroberts9901Kind of... 🤷‍♀️ Him having blonde hair doesn't automatically mean he had light coloured hair. Dark blonde hair can be quite a bit darker than some shades of brown. That said, apparently the type of blonde Richard's hair was supposed to be according to the DNA, tends to darken as the individual grows into adulthood. So, as a young child, he likely had light blonde/golden blonde hair, which darkened as he grew into an adult and became a dark blonde. And that's actually what we see in the portraits of him, even though they aren't contemporary but near-contemporary copies. The exact shade of a haircolour, unfortunately, cannot be determined by DNA. So, how light or dark his hair was ecactly in adulthood, is anyones guess. Anyway, according to my former hairdresser, while most people consider blonde hair as light in colour and brown as darker, it's more about the undertones. Blonde is cool toned and brown warm toned, but neither has anything to do with how light or dark the hair might be.

[@garylancaster8612]

Fascinating. Helen is an absolute beauty.

[@user-oy1ws3cr4d]

Диана Крюгер_игравшая в фильме "Троя"_лучше!🌹

[@alyrios]

My favorite has to be Jane Austen because that is how I would envision how Elizabeth Bennet would look like as well.

[@alanaadams7440]

Thank you. You are very talented

[@Bees123Knees]

"We BOTH?" There's only two of you? Wow, that's a lot of work coming out of only two. Well done, guys!

[@geemom04]

Joan of Arc portrait was awesome, but just like portrayed in film & TV, a bit too old imo but awesome portrait none the less! Much better then Ingrid Bergman(1948)

[@zorenveltman3085]

beautifully touching...and infomitave.

[@Anita-rq9ev]

Your channel is great. I love your passion, which shows in your videos 👍. Merry x-mas and a happy and healthy new year 🎉.