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.
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?
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.
1 Comment