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Explore the history of the British monarchy with our collection of Royal Family documentaries from the BBC and beyond. From Henry VIII and Queen Victoria to Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III, as well as other monarchies from around the world, stream BBC series and films about the past and present of royalty.

The Queen's Coronation: In Color

The Queen's Coronation: In Color

The coronation of Elizabeth II in 1953 was the world’s first major television event. It also occurred during a new age of amateur home movies with communities in every corner of the UK filming parties and pageants. Alexander Armstrong discovers these unique films, and he meets the people who feature in them. He finds out that the Queen’s Coronation was also the People’s Coronation.

Plantagenets

Plantagenets

The history of the Plantagenet dynasty is one of a powerful, yet feuding medieval family, of chivalric knights and wicked queens. Although ultimately driven by the wealth and glory of the crown, they also forged the foundations of the British Parliament and legal system, in between deposing each other of crowns and the warring that would eventually end their line in the famous War of the Roses.

Wellington: The Iron Duke Unmasked

The Duke of Wellington was one of the most famous Britons of the 19th century. His victory over Napoleon at Waterloo altered the course of history. General, politician, lover, outsider, this military hero was far more complex than his public image suggests. Actor Richard E Grant goes in search of the true Iron Duke in this thrilling history documentary.

Diana

Diana

Since her tragic death in 1997, Diana, Princess of Wales has continued to fascinate the world. This unique documentary portrait of the People’s Princess, marking what would have been her 60th birthday, investigates the life, loves and personality of this royal icon. Her journey from a teenage kindergarten assistant to one of the most famous women in the world is intimately revealed.

William and Harry: The Unseen Photos

William and Harry: The Unseen Photos

Princes Harry and William were once supportive siblings who had endured tragedy and intense media pressure. But then a rift occurred between them that threatened to destroy the entire royal family. Drawing on hundreds of unseen photos, eyewitness interviews and expert analysis, this fascinating documentary reveals how the seeds for this estrangement were sown more than 40 years ago.