Ep. 1. An unprecedented insight into the Royals and the armed services that fight in their name. From the early 20th century to modern day conflicts such as Afghanistan.
Episode 1 concentrates on the Duke of Edinburgh’s service in the Royal Navy during which he was to see action and the Queen’s rebellious decision to join the army and train as a mechanic and military truck driver. She is currently the only ruling head of state worldwide to have served in the second world war.
Prince Philip walked two steps behind Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ever since she became Queen in 1952. For many years before then and many years since he was the supporting, husband and father that the Royal Family needed him to be.
Charting significant moments in the lives of Elizabeth II and her first born child, Prince Charles who was just 3 years old when his mother became Queen of England.
The story of an extraordinary sixteen months in British history. When King George VI died unexpectedly in February, his eldest daughter, Princess Elizabeth - just 25 years old - was thrust into the limelight, and overnight became the most famous woman in the world: the Queen of England.
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