The world saw a perfect marriage following a fairytale romance but the reality behind palace doors was a life full of rivalry and loneliness. Princess Diana was a new kind of royal, thrust into the spotlight into a position of influence and scrutiny.
The world saw a perfect marriage following a fairytale romance but the reality behind palace doors was a life full of rivalry and loneliness. Princess Diana was a new kind of royal, thrust into the spotlight into a position of influence and scrutiny.
2022-02-02
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An exclusive interview with Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, in which he talks in-depth to Tom Bradby, journalist and ITV News at Ten presenter, covering a range of subjects including his personal relationships, never-before-heard details surrounding the death of his mother, Diana, and a look ahead at his future. The 90-minute programme was broadcast two days before Prince Harry’s autobiography ‘Spare’ was published on 10 January.
A film produced to celebrate the coronation of George V as King-Emperor at the Imperial Durbar of 1911.
Sophie Raworth explores the stories behind some of the most famous and era-defining pictures of the Queen, and shows how they chart our changing relationship with the monarchy.
In this special tribute Fiona Bruce looks at how, across the decades, The Queen used her wardrobe to fashion a style that came to perfectly reflect her dedication to duty.
The remarkable life story of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, the man who stood beside the Queen for over 70 years. Featuring interviews with those who knew him best.
Throughout her life, The Queen had her passions and pastimes that she enjoyed. From her dogs and horses, through theatre, film, music and TV, to her love of photography, the sea, and family outings, her interests were both many and varied.
Look back on annual Christmas Day messages from Queen Elizabeth II, and the handful of momentous occasions when the Queen made rare special addresses and spoke directly to the nation at times of crisis, commemoration and celebration.
Elizabeth is an archive-based documentary film about the Queen. A celebration. A truly cinematic mystery-tour up and down the decades: poetic, funny, disobedient, ungovernable, affectionate, inappropriate, mischievous, in awe. Funny. Moving. Different. The Queen as never before.
Colourful commemoration of Royal Yacht Britannia's majestic visit to Leith in 1956, courtesy of Messrs Joseph and J Arthur Rank.
A profile of the Czech-born member of the British Royal Family, who married the Queen's first cousin Prince Michael of Kent in 1978 following a five-year courtship. Princess Michael became one of the Royal Family's most colourful members - in 1985 her father was revealed to have served in the SS for 11 years, embroiling the Windsors in lurid tabloid stories.
Professor Saul David examines Prince Albert's role in shaping British culture, governmental policy and international relations in Victorian Britain.
Charting the rise of Prince Edward to become one of the most important members of the royal family. Explores key moments including his university days, stint in the marines, and ill-fated foray into TV production.
A portrait of the most unassuming of royal couples.
Mary Berry visits Harewood House in Yorkshire as it prepares for Christmas on a grand scale, and demonstrates how to make delicious recipes inspired by festive dishes of the past.
An elephantine spectacle, likely part of the celebrations for the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to India.
Take your seat on the aisle for weddings the world will never forget: the stunningly beautiful Jacqueline Bouvier to the strikingly charismatic John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the shy yet buoyant Lady Diana Spencer to the mischievous yet maturing Prince Charles, Hollywood's queen Grace Kelly bringing a fantasy to life in a glorious Monaco cathedral, and Elizabeth Taylor to a series of handsome beaus, bridal gowns and wedding bouquets. Legends in Love. Stories to behold, stories to be told. With all the enchantment, elegance, excitement - and mystery - that surrounds the lovestyles of the rich and famous.
UK's Hidden Shadows is a new documentary examining the recent history of allegations of child abuse and cover-ups within the British establishment. Filmed over the course of a year, the 90-minute documentary features interviews with victims of child abuse, journalists and police whistle-blowers. Each interview offers a unique insight into the alleged Westminster VIP paedophile ring that has darkened politics for the last five decades.
For Princess Diana’s first Royal Tour, Charles & Diana went to Australia and then New Zealand. Accompanying them was baby Prince William. Diana herself described the gruelling six-week tour as a baptism of fire.
When Diana had her iconic wedding, she was just 20 years old. Ten years later, she had become a world-famous public figure beloved across the world for her friendly, informal approach to regular people.