Million Dollar American Princesses

Look inside the lives of the famous and powerful women that have helped shape the social scenes around them to make it the world that we recognise today. From the 1890s through to the 1970s, we see how these influential women stepped out of their imprisoning mansions and stately homes to play an increasingly vital part in the cultural and political life of Britain and Europe. In this new era, not only were they glamorous, envied and rich beyond most people's wildest dreams, but they were no longer confined by convention to be merely dutiful daughters, wives and mothers. From the likes of Grace Kelly, who gave up her career to marry Prince Rainier of Monaco, to Peggy Guggenheim, who is well-known for her many lovers and as a patron of art, these women came from a variety of backgrounds and embraced both cultural changes and their personal struggles. (Viasat)