THE CROWN. THE TRUTH BEHIND THE DRAMA

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  • Prince Harry: Secrets of his Hollywood Life

    The Duke of Sussex has spent the last four years across the pond in the Golden State, attempting to live a life free from stress and the trappings of his royal upbringing. We take a look into his new life in the sun, with a Hollywood home, celebrity neighbours, new high-profile friends, and publi...

  • Harry & Meghan: Is America Turning Against Them?

    Harry and Meghan were the darlings of LA - but the tide seems to be turning.
    Did Harry lie on his visa application? Why exactly was he saluted by American forces at the Pearl Harbour memorial and how relatable is the American Riviera Orchard brand?
    Is their relentless quest for relevance beginnin...

  • The Real Crown: Inside the House of Windsor

    1 season

    1970s Britain is in the grip of a fuel crisis, strikes and inflation. Prince Charles is about to be crowned Prince of Wales - the first step in his journey towards becoming a king.

  • The Royal Beat - S4 Episode 2. The Crown: Beyond The Drama

    11/11/2022
    This week, Kate and the panel sort fact from fiction as they look beyond the drama of The Crown Season 5 and discuss what really happened.

    Joining Kate Thornton in the studio this week is Queen Elizabeth's former press secretary Dickie Arbiter, along with royal journalist Katie Nichol...

  • The Royal Beat - S2 Episode 14. The Truth Behind The Crown

    Kate Thornton presents The Royal Beat which takes a close look at the real stories behind The Crown.

  • Diana: Who Do You Think She Was?

    Diana: Who Do You Think She Was? is a truly innovative exploration of the Princess of Wales' extraordinary heritage over thousands of years, which asks the question: Was Diana actually more royal than the Royals?

  • The Real Windsors

    1 season

    Filmed as the reign of Britain's longest serving monarch draws to a close, this inside story on the state of the world's most famous dynasty asks: what next for the monarchy?

  • The Royal Beat - S5 E12. Prince Edward & Duchess Sophie: The Unsung Royals

    10/13/23

    Kate Thornton and the panel discuss the new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh; Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, and ask whether they are, in fact, the unsung heroes of the working royal line up.

    Plus, a look at the parallel events held by the Waleses and Sussexes for World Mental Health ...

  • Diana and Dodi: The Princess and the Playboy

    The truth behind Princess Diana and Dodi Al-Fayed’s ill-fated relationship, with unprecedented access to Dodi's inner circle.

  • Her Majesty The Queen Mother

    The story of the extraordinary woman behind the Throne whose life spanned a century.
    Her talent was the remarkable ability to reach ordinary people and inspire a great love.

  • The Queen and her Prime Ministers

    The Queen has had 14 Prime Ministers during her reign. Who influences who when it comes to decision making and does the Queen have a favourite?

  • The Royal View: Royals on the Rocks

    An exclusive and original talkshow from True Royalty
    What happens when a Royal marriage ends up on the rocks?
    From Princess Margaret's press worthy escapades to the havoc that was wreaked upon the crown by the divorce of Charles and Diana.
    Lively debate with those in the know.

  • The Royal Beat: Princess Diana

    Kate Thornton is joined by Princess Diana's butler, Paul Burrell to discuss new revelations surrounding the infamous Panorama interview. Did the BBC set Diana up using fake documents and, if so, why has this not been investigated properly until now?

  • The Royal View: Sex, Lies and Scandals

    A True Royalty original production. Rumours and front page scandals have dogged the Royal Family for centuries. The Royal View takes a look at the truth behind the stories that the Palace have been unable to silence and the damage that they have caused.

  • Elizabeth And Philip: Love, Marriage And Country

    "She never looked at anyone else". A love match from the beginning, the marriage of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip lasted 73 years throughout which they were a constant support to each other.

  • Secrets of the Royal Palaces - Season 3

    1 season

    A fascinating exploration of the United Kingdom's most fabulous Royal Palaces.

  • The Royal Beat - S5 Episode 14. Pomp, Pageantry and Politics

    11/10/2023

    It's been a week of formalities for King Charles who make his first Commonwealth State visit to Kenya. On returning to the UK, His Majesty attended his first State Opening of Parliament this week, before ending his busy week with his 75th birthday celebrations.

    Meanwhile, Prince Wil...

  • The Royal Beat - The Death of Princess Diana, 27 Years On

    This week on The Royal Beat, Kate Thornton is joined by The Sun's Royal Editor Matt Wilkinson, Royal Commentator Afua Hagan, and Royal Editor for ITV News, Chris Ship. With this Saturday marking 27 years since the untimely death of Princess Diana, the panel reflect on that fateful day, and the co...

  • The Royal Beat: The King returns to work

    As thousands of well wishes flood in from around the world, King Charles, admits some moved him to tears as he heads back to work for his first engagements since his cancer diagnosis.

    Plus, as Prince William makes a rare statement on the conflict in the Middle East, we discuss if he is overstep...

  • The Royal Beat: Conspiracies about Catherine

    One story has dominated the news this week and that’s the edited photograph of the Princess of Wales and her three children. Our experts pick apart the conspiracies surrounding Catherine's editing faux pas and reveal how she is feeling amid the fallout.

    Also on the show, The Duke of Edinburgh i...

  • The Royal Beat: Book Club - The Real King Charles

    Series 1, Episode 2: Kate Thornton interviews acclaimed author Robert Hardman about his latest book, 'Charles III. New King. New Court. The Inside Story', which draws on his unrivalled access to the Royal family. As the oldest monarch in British history to take the throne, there has been a lot of...

  • The Royal Beat – Book Club: The Life of a Royal Photographer

    Series 1, Episode 4: The royals are the most photographed family in the world and today we’re interviewing the man responsible for some of the most iconic shots of The Windsors. Arthur Edwards MBE began photographing the monarchy back in 1977 for the Sun newspaper, and for nearly half a century h...

  • The Royal Beat: Book Club - The Challenges of Being Queen and Mother

    Series 1, Episode 3: Kate Thornton interviews respected royal writer Ingrid Seward about her latest book 'My Mother and I' which draws on the loving but often misunderstood bond between Queen Elizabeth and the Prince of Wales, now King Charles III. Alongside royal photographer Arthur Edwards and ...

  • The Royal Beat - Back in Time: Victoria & Albert: The Royal Influencers

    Series 1, Episode 2: Host Kate Thornton goes back in time to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s reign to analyse how they influenced modern day society. From the big white wedding to the Great Exhibition, discover the footprint that still exists in Britain and across the world today.