—Once private letters and diaries reveal the intimate stories of the Windsor family as they attempted to survive through two World Wars and the loss of the British Empire. From Edward's historic rejection of the throne to pursue the woman he loved, to his reluctant brother becoming King George VI, the story is given new light with never-before-seen pictures of the family from the 1920s to the end of the 1940s. The documentary also highlights the personal lives of their lesser-known siblings, Mary, Henry, George, and John as they survive through the turbulent family affairs and political climate of the time.

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Season 16 of 6 Episodes

King George the V sends his children out to win over the people in an attempt to protect the monarchy after fearing rebellion.
An attempt to project the Windsors as the model of stability in the 1930s suffers when Edward refuses to end his relationship with American divorcee Wallis Simpson.
After Edward's abdication, Bertie reluctantly assumes the role of king, but threats from Germany and his own family challenge his reign.
A look at the life of Lord Mountbatten, the uncle of Prince Philip, and his efforts to get as close to the British throne as he could.
An in-depth look at the life of Princess Margaret reveals how her rebellious behavior paved the way for the monarchy we know today.
From her brilliant performance during WWII to her demotion after the death of George VI to her continuing influence over Elizabeth II for half a century, the private life of the Queen Mother is explored.

Once private letters and diaries reveal the intimate stories of the Windsor family as they attempted to survive through two World Wars and the loss of the British Empire. From Edward's historic rejection of the throne to pursue the woman he loved, to his reluctant brother becoming King George VI, the story is given new light with never-before-seen pictures of the family from the 1920s to the end of the 1940s. The documentary also highlights the personal lives of their lesser-known siblings, Mary, Henry, George, and John as they survive through the turbulent family affairs and political climate of the time.

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