Secrets of the Royals: Inside The Crown

Watching Harry and Meghan getting married it was easy to imagine love and royal duty are easy to balance. In reality they are in constant conflict, and have, on occasions, threatened to bring down the House of Windsor.

This episode explores the Royal Family’s rollercoaster relationship with the press, from the censorship of the 1950s to the tabloid feeding frenzy of the 1980s and ‘90s, and asks what the future holds for the Windsors in a world of insatiable media scrutiny.

This episode explores how the Queen has handled some of the greatest trials and tribulations of her reign, from national disasters like Aberfan and Grenfell to personal tragedies like the murder of Lord Mountbatten and the death of Diana, Princess of Wales.

This episode uncovers just what qualities are needed to hold the very top job. From the optimism of the glittering Coronation and the pomp and pageantry of state visits, to the Queen’s commitment to the Commonwealth and her sadness at losing the Royal Yacht Britannia.