The Windsors: A Royal Dynasty
The Windsors: Inside the Royal Dynasty. The series tells the incredible, dramatic and emotional tale of the British Royal Family known as The Windsors. Using stunning archive and interviews with insiders and experts, the series weaves together the true story of the Windsor dynasty.
- 2020-2020
- 1 season
- CNN
- Documentary
The Windsors: Inside the Royal Dynasty. The series tells the incredible, dramatic and emotional tale of the British Royal Family known as The Windsors. Using stunning archive and interviews with insiders and experts, the series weaves together the true story of the Windsor dynasty.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2020
Episode 1
Succession
Sun, Feb 16, 2020 42 mins
Inside the Windsors: King of England Edward VIII during his speech at the radio announcing his abdication in December 1936 (he became duke of Windsor) Following King George's death, Prince Edward must choose between the throne and marrying Wallis Simpson.
Episode 2
The Reluctant King
41 mins
In the second episode, George VI is crowned King. With this new title comes the responsibility of rebuilding the prestige of the monarchy after the scandal caused by his brother King Edward VIII.
Episode 3
The Young Queen
42 mins
After the death of her father King George VI, a 25-year-old Princess Elizabeth becomes Queen. She faces scandals and rumors from the start involving her sister, Princess Margaret, as well as her own marriage to Prince Philip.
Episode 4
Love or Duty
42 mins
In episode four, Prince Charles is under pressure to find a wife and start a family as next in line to rule the Windsor dynasty. He meets Lady Diana and marries her in a grand public wedding, but privately the couple face serious issues.
Episode 5
The Princess, the Prince and the Press
42 mins
In the fifth installment of the series, the marriage between Prince Charles and Princess Diana starts to fall apart as the Queen faces the greatest challenges of her reign.
Episode 6
A New Generation
42 mins
The series concludes with a look at the lives of Prince William, Prince Harry and the future of the crown.