Political and social upheaval throughout the 60's and 70's was to change the role of the Windsors' relationship to the Commonwealth as former colonies moved to independence following often turbulent times.
Inevitably there was a distinct change and a new World Order, bringing with it diminished power.
With increasing media attention and the emergence of the paparazzi, a new generation of Royals came to the forefront of popular culture; most notably in personified by Charles and Diana.
As the Commonwealth diminished the Royal family faced more personal breakdowns and tragedies.