Inside the Crown: Secrets of the Royals
Season 1
TV-PG
Since her glittering coronation, Queen Elizabeth II has become one of the most powerful and respected leaders on Earth and has been on the British throne for 67 years. Historians, royal insiders and the wider family provide fresh insight into who the Queen and her family really are, and how they have navigated the sometimes-turbulent seven decades of her record-breaking reign.
Where to Watch Season 1
4 Episodes
- Front Page News
E2Episode 2Front Page NewsThis episode focuses on the royals' rollercoaster relationship with the press, beginning with the Queen's 1953-1954 Commonwealth tour, when cameramen worked hand-in-hand with the palace. A few years later, newspaper owner Lord Altrincham was attacked for daring to publish criticisms of the Queen, but by the mid-1970s Princess Margaret's hedonistic lifestyle was the subject of increasing press attention. But that was only the beginning. In the 1990s, the press has a field day over the breakdown of Charles and Diana's marriage, feeding on royal scandals. - Trials and Tribulations
E3Episode 3Trials and TribulationsThis 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. - The Top Job
E4Episode 4The Top JobOver her record breaking 67-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II has mastered the art of being a monarch, both at home and abroad. 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. The Queen's reign has broken records and surpassed expectations. Today, the future of the House of Windsor seems assured.
