Despite the magnificence of palaces up to the 18th century, which displayed an abundance of art, grandeur, and romance, the majority of royal females smelt fairly awful since they lacked basic personal hygiene.

Here's the truth about the hygiene standards at the royal palaces behind the royal regal beauty regimen.

You might know what many medieval kings and queens looked like. Have you ever wondered what they smelled like? Which monarchs barely ever took a bath? Get a sniff into some regal tubs right here.