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Royal Stories

The history of Britain's Royal Family told through rare archive footage and the personal stories of its closest members. From the present Queen, as she prepared to celebrate her 90th birthday, to the epic love story of Edward and Mrs Simpson, which cost a King his crown. The 10-part series, narrated by Samantha Bond, uses exclusive footage from the archives of ITN Source and is made by TVT Productions, with Charles Thompson as series Executive Producer.

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Samantha Bond
Self - Narrator
George Shultz
Self - US Secretary of State, 1982-1989
Anita McBride
Self - Chief of Staff to First Lady, 2005-2009

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

An Extraordinary Queen

30 mins

Queen Elizabeth II is the world's oldest monarch and Britain's longest serving Queen. As she approaches her 90th birthday, this episode explores the secret of the woman who never expected to become a Queen. What have been the challenges and how has she managed to remain the most powerful matriarch on earth?

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