Norman Family Tree Song (ABBA parody) | Horrible Histories

Duration: 3'11''

Synopsis

The song, titled ''Matilda(s) & Stephen ... & Henry,'' is a parody of ABBA and features characters from the Norman era fighting over the throne.

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