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.
- 2016-2016
- 1 season
- Documentary
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.
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 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?
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.
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.
Episode 4
The People's Princess
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.
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.
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.
Episode 8
Royal Wives
22 mins
How the role of royal wives has changed over the years.
Episode 9
Spare Heirs
Examining the history of younger siblings to the heir to the throne and their roles in the royal household.
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.