Royal Histories

A look at the inspirational work of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother during World War II, and how she brought inspiration and hope to the British people in dark times.

Documentary exploring the life of Princess Anne, the queen's only daughter. The programme examines her skill as a horse rider,and the incident in 1974, when she survived an attempt to kidnap her and hold her to ransom.

Documentary exploring the relationship between the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The programme examines the lifelong preparation William has gone through for his eventual role as king and how public attitudes to the couple have shifted over the years, as well as considering what their eventual reign will be like.

Elizabeth II's reign has been peppered with personal crises within the royal family, from Margaret being denied her choice of husband to the death of Diana. Royal insiders consider how well the Queen coped.

A look at the icon's life as a Hollywood star and real-life princess. Rarely seen archive footage and insider interviews get to the heart of the real Princess Grace.

When Louis Mountbatten, the Queen's cousin and Prince Philip's uncle, was murdered by the IRA in 1979 he was lauded as a war hero, elder statesman and much-loved member of the royal family. Did the public perception disguise the truth?

The life of Princess Alice of Battenberg, Queen Victoria's great-granddaughter, Prince Andrew of Greece's wife and Queen Elizabeth II's mother-in-law. Born deaf, she faced tremendous hardships but found solace in faith and charity work.