Royalty documentaries
A Tribute to Her Majesty The Queen
This BBC film looks back at the life of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history, who has died aged 96. Ascending to the throne at the age of 25 in 1953, she enjoyed an extraordinarily long reign and steered the monarchy and the nation through periods of huge social change. This tribute features interviews with her children, public figures and those who served her during her reign.
The Platinum Jubilee Interview: Tina Brown
Award-winning writer and magazine editor Tina Brown has spent decades chronicling the British royal family.
Ahead of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebration, she sits down with the BBC’s Special Correspondent Katty Kay, to discuss her latest book The Palace Papers; the Queen’s impact on Britain’s image both in the UK and abroad; and the challenges faced by the modern royal family.
Diana's Decades
Princess Diana: the thoroughly modern princess who both captured and transformed the spirit of the times she lived in.
This Princess Diana documentary tells the story of how, over three decades, she changed not just the monarchy but the press and the very nature of celebrity as she went from shy fairytale bride to global icon.
The Queen's Palaces
Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. From Henry VIII to Harry and Meghan, these buildings have been part of British royal history for hundreds of years.
Fiona Bruce tells the story of these amazing places in this majestic BBC royal documentary.
What secrets lurk in the long history of the Queen’s Palaces and what treasures can be discovered within their walls?
A Royal Guide to…
For the British Royal Family, there are standards to maintain and a thousand years of tradition to uphold. This means there’s a certain way of doing things. This revealing documentary series reveals how the royals live and how they maintain tradition, whilst finding moments to be themselves. Royal insiders provide the lowdown on parenting, funerals, gardens, Christmas and much more.