The Royal House of Windsor

Drawing on newly available evidence, this epic series explores the Windsor dynasty's gripping family saga, providing fresh insights into how our royal family have survived four generations of crisis.

Documentary

The Royal House of Windsor

Drawing on newly available evidence, this epic series explores the Windsor dynasty's gripping family saga, providing fresh insights into how our royal family have survived four generations of crisis.

Documentary

Created By
First Aired on: Feb 22, 2017
Popularity: 9.8901: 15 votes
Networks: (GB)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 6 episodes

Miniseries

Drawing on newly available info, this show traces how the British royal family has survived the last 100 years of power struggles, politics and more.

Aired 8 years ago

6 Episodes

Episode 1Adapt or Die61 min
This episode reveals fresh insights into how George V rescued the monarchy by dumping his family's German roots, and explores the Edward VIII abdication crisis
Episode 2Love and Duty47 min
In 1947, as Britain suffers from crippling post-war austerity and the worst winter on record, a lovesick Princess Elizabeth and her ailing father, George VI, visit South Africa on a fraught royal tour
Episode 3Enter the Outsider47 min
The story of Prince Philip, the Windsors' most radical moderniser, and how in the 1960s he harnessed the medium of television to revamp the Royals' public image.
Episode 4Shadow of a King46 min
Prince Charles tries to avoid replicating Edward VIII's romantic mistakes, while Lord Mountbatten acts as Charles' kingmaker and matchmaker.
Episode 5Fire, Feud and Fury48 min
This episode examines the huge challenge that Diana's popularity and tragic death posed to the royal family.