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Royal Stories Season 1 Episodes

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

10 Episodes 2016 - 2016

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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Episode 2

First Steps

30 mins

A look at Britain's royal babies, once raised in privacy are today raised firmly in the public eye.

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Episode 3

Born to Be King

30 mins

A look at Prince Charles, who is now the longest serving heir to the British throne in history.

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Episode 4

The People's Princess

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Episode 5

The Royal Mistress

The story of Camilla Parker Bowles, examining her relationship with Prince Charles during his marriage to Diana, Princess of Wales and after his divorce.

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Episode 6

Edward & Mrs Simpson

Documentary about the relationship between Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, and how it forced the king to give up his crown in favour of his younger brother.

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Episode 7

For King & Country

The abdication of Edward VIII and the rise to the throne of George VI, who struggled with ill health and a speech impediment during a reign dominated by the Second World War.

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Episode 8

Royal Wives

22 mins

How the role of royal wives has changed over the years.

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Episode 9

Spare Heirs

Examining the history of younger siblings to the heir to the throne and their roles in the royal household.

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Episode 10

The Man Who Would Be King

Documentary examining how prince William has become one of the most popular members of the Royal family in the eyes of the British public. Last in the series.

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