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Miniseries

3 episodes · 2025

David Dimbleby examines the power, wealth and survival of the monarchy.

  1. 1Episode 1

    02 Dec 2025 · 58 min

    With access to political players and royal insiders, broadcaster David Dimbleby asks: how much power does the monarch really have – and is it more than we tend to think?

  2. 2Episode 2

    09 Dec 2025 · 58 min

    Over the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, the Windsors amassed extraordinary private wealth without us noticing. How did they do it? David Dimbleby shines a light on the secrets of royal money.

  3. 3Episode 3finale

    16 Dec 2025 · 59 min

    In an episode featuring shocking scandals and startling interviews, David Dimbleby asks how far the royals will go to maintain public support – and can they succeed?