Royals: Keeping the Crown

Season 1

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Royals: Keeping The Crown charts the rise, fall, and rebranding of royal families across the globe from the First World War to the present day. From the murder of the Romanov family in 1918 to Prince Harry's marriage to the American actress Meghan Markle in 2018.

6 Episodes

  • The Cousins' War
    E1
    The Cousins' WarIn this episode, the British monarch, Queen Victoria, attempts to create peace in Europe through royal marriages. But when three cousin’s linked by Victoria’s royal blood turn against each other, and plunge Europe into the First World War, her dream of peace turns into a nightmare.
  • Nazi Royals
    E2
    Nazi RoyalsIn this episode, Royals across Europe embrace fascism. King George V knows he must keep his country safe from the dangers of Nazi Germany. But when his eldest son Edward VIII abandons royal duty for love, the crown is thrown into a deep crisis.
  • Post-War Amnesia
    E3
    Post-War AmnesiaWorld War II might be over, but it still casts a long shadow over royal family’s, particularly those with links to fascism. In Britain King, George VI works to keep his brother’s closeness to the Nazis away from the British people.
  • Breaking Tradition
    E4
    Breaking TraditionIn this episode, royals discover that breaking with tradition can get them into deep water, while other royals embrace change and by doing things differently, manage to cling onto their crowns. During the 60s and 70s, royal culture meets celebrity culture, giving the crown a popularity boost.
  • Rebel Princess
    E5
    Rebel PrincessIn this episode, Queen Elizabeth has clung to power, but the royals’ position is made all the more perilous as powerful anti-establishment voices in the press threaten to end the era of deference to royals.
  • The Pursuit of Normal
    E6
    The Pursuit of NormalTo survive into the future, the royal family must reinvent themselves - ditching their ‘stiff upper lip’ approach, appearing more ‘normal’, in order to stay relevant and in touch with their subjects.

 

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