Royalty documentaries
Secrets Of The Royal Gardens
Discover little-known facts and horticultural wonders hidden in royal parks and gardens.
Go behind castle gates and palace walls to uncover little-known facts about some regal horticultural wonders. This stunning documentary series takes us behind the scenes of Britain’s royal gardens and parks, including Buckingham Palace, Kew Gardens and Balmoral. Along the way, the Queen’s bee-keeping skills, Princess Diana’s favorite garden spot and mysterious pyramids will be revealed.
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.
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.
Behind The Scenes: The Coronation of King Charles III
For the first time in over 70 years, a new British monarch was crowned. The coronation of King Charles III was full of historic pomp and ceremony. But what goes into creating this kind of global, era-defining event? This documentary goes behind the scenes of the coronation to reveal all the preparation, planning and co-ordination required to crown a king.
A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication
This is the true tale of the biggest scandal ever to engulf the British Royal Family – a forbidden love affair which had a devastating impact. This BBC Select Original Documentary series recounts the story behind the ten days leading to Edward VIII abdicating his throne to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson. It would change the royals, the press and British history forever.