As the 1960s and '70s unfold, the royal family contends with conflict and betrayal while striving to uphold tradition in the face of an evolving world.
OldingThe royal family mourns the passing of Winston Churchill. The United Kingdom ushers in a new prime minister, the Labour Party's Harold Wilson whom Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth hear might be a Soviet spy.
Margaretology
E2
MargaretologyWhile Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon visit the USA, the queen, at the bidding of Harold Wilson, asks them to make a side trip to Washington, D.C. to ask President Johnson for financial assistance for the United Kingdom.
Aberfan
E3
AberfanA horrible disaster in the Welsh town of Aberfan leaves scores of children dead, but when the Queen takes a week to decide to visit the town to offer solace to its people, she must confront her reasons for postponing the trip.
Bubbikins
E4
BubbikinsLeft without a home by a political coup in Athens, Philip's eccentric mother, Princess Alice of Greece, is invited to live in Buckingham Palace by the Queen.
Coup
E5
CoupWhile the Queen travels abroad to learn about horse training, unhappiness among the British elite with the devaluation of the pound involves Lord Mountbatten in a plan to oust Harold Wilson.
Tywysog Cymru
E6
Tywysog CymruPrince Charles is sent to Aberystwyth to learn Welsh from an ardent nationalist in preparation for the ceremony for his investiture as Prince of Wales.
Moondust
E7
MoondustThe 1969 moon landing occasions a mid-life crisis in Prince Philip, who thinks of the adventures he has missed as the Queen's consort.
Dangling Man
E8
Dangling ManCharles visits the exiled Duke of Windsor in his Paris chateau, only to find him very ill. But will the Queen make peace with her uncle before he dies?
Imbroglio
E9
ImbroglioWhile Princess Anne dates her elder brother's polo rival Andrew Parker Bowles, Prince Charles falls deeply in love with Camilla Shand causing the Queen Mother and Lord Mountbatten to interfere.
Cri de Coeur
E10
Cri de CoeurAs her marriage falls apart, Princess Margaret finds solace in the arms of a much younger landscape gardener. The Queen and the nation celebrate Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee.
Cast of Season 3
Olivia ColmanQueen Elizabeth II
Tobias MenziesPrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Helena Bonham CarterPrincess Margaret
Ben DanielsLord Snowdon
Jason WatkinsHarold Wilson
Marion BaileyQueen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
Erin DohertyPrincess Anne
Jonathan WilsonWriter
Jon BrittainWriter
Peter MorganWriter
Oona O'BeirnProducer
Andy StebbingProducer
Martin HarrisonProducer
Michael CaseyProducer
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