Through the chaos of war and the founding of the Commonwealth of Nations, King George VI became a figure of hope and stability for people throughout the world.

Edward VII: the first British Monarch to voluntarily abdicate the throne after ruling for less than a year. Condemned for his decision to marry an American divorcee, Edward sent out a broadcast to the public one evening in December 1936.

The boy who would be king. Born into the most famous family in the world, destined for a life of duty; following in the footsteps of his grandmother, his father and a long line of British monarchs before them. It's clear for Prince William; royalty is not just a privilege, but a duty.

Harry and Meghan: It was meant to be a happily ever after but turned out to be anything but a fairytale, disintegrating step by step.
Was it ever really going to work?

George VI: An unlikely King whose closest family relationships shaped him: from a brutal father to a brother whose actions forced George onto a throne that he never wanted.

02/04/2022 - Marking the 70th Anniversary of accession day, The Royal Beat discusses the reign and death of King George VI. The show also reveals how the Queen usually commemorates the occasion, and why this year will be a little different.
Host Kate Thornton is joined by journalist and broadcast...

Prince Edward presents a fascinating documentary taking a look at his great uncle, Edward VIII's story after he abdicated and married Wallis Simpson. From his famous meeting with Hitler to their glamorous lives in Paris and New York.

The extraordinary story of the first monarch in British history to voluntarily give up his throne.

The year is 1936 and Europe is in the grip of Adolf Hitler. In the UK, the Royal family is also in turmoil as the Duke of York reluctantly inherits the Throne and his duty as Britain's war time King.

They are the Royals destined to serve but not to inherit: they are the Spare Heirs.
From Margaret to Andrew to Harry they are the rebel royals who seem to be searching for a purpose to their lives.

It's 1982 and the dawn of the computer age when Prince William is born. He will one day be King but will that day be sooner rather than later?

Did Queen Mary, wife of George V do more to save the monarchy than any member of the Royal family?
Grandmother to the current Queen, her influence may have been largely forgotten but her impact on Britain has been undeniable.

The Jubilee Pudding: 70 Years in the Baking
Five exceptional home bakers create an extraordinary pudding fit for the Queen in a national competition. Each hopes their recipe will become the official Jubilee Pudding, and will go down in history.