What's The Monarchy For? - Episode Guide

Season 1

Episode 1

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Dec 2, 2025

Episode 1

With access to political players and royal insiders, broadcaster David Dimbleby asks: how much power does the monarch really have – and is it more than we tend to think?

Episode 2

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Dec 9, 2025

Episode 2

Over the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, the Windsors amassed extraordinary private wealth without us noticing. How did they do it? David Dimbleby shines a light on the secrets of royal money.

Episode 3

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Dec 16, 2025

Episode 3

In an episode featuring shocking scandals and startling interviews, David Dimbleby asks how far the royals will go to maintain public support – and can they succeed?

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