The history of the royals during the Second World War and the years that followed, including Queen Elizabeth's first solo engagement with the public as a royal, in April 1943, and her Commonwealth tour in the 1950s.
Examining the 1960s, exploring the changing role of the Windsors' relationship to the Commonwealth and the political upheaval in the world. Former colonies move towards independence as colonial powers struggle to come to terms with a new world order.
Examining the 1970s and 1980s, when the world is in the grip of the Cold War as Elizabeth II makes her first visit to a communist country, Yugoslavia in 1972. This is also the time of the Silver Jubilee tour, and the emergence of the paparazzi.
Beginning in the 90s and looking at the next generation of royals in the new millennium as the legacy of the Windsors continues, including Diana's charity work, and the first official overseas tour by the new Duke and Duchess to Canada in 2011.
Lisa Kay
Narrator
Mike Kenneally
Director
