Nearly 70 years ago, a new monarch ascended the British throne, Queen Elizabeth II. To succeed, she would need the full power and glamour of the Royal Family, but three key figures in her life would complicate that task: her rebellious sister, Princess Margaret, her husband Philip's power-hungry uncle, Lord Mountbatten, and the royal matriarch: the Queen Mother. Using letters and diaries written by the Windsors, we delve into the stresses and strains of their relationships as the Royal Family faces new challenges in the modern age.
Show Info
Schedule: Mondays at 20:00
(60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
History
Episodes ordered: 3 episodes
Official site: www.smithsonianchannel.com
7.8 (5 votes)
Previous Episode
The Queen Mother
Episode 2x03; Aug 31, 2020
Since 1923, the Queen Mother had been at the center of royal power as a wife, mother, queen, and family matriarch, and she continued to play a part in the Windsor dynasty until her death in 2002. Over the decades, she led a nation through war, strugg…
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 2x03: The Queen Mother | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| 2x02: Princess Margaret | Aug 24, 2020 | |
| 2x01: Lord Mountbatten | Aug 17, 2020 |
Cast
Perdita Avery
voices Herself (Narrator)