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What's the Monarchy For?

What's the Monarchy For?

2025•58m•Documentary
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David Dimbleby examines the power, wealth and survival of the institution at the heart of our national life: the monarchy.

Vicki Cooper · Director

David Dimbleby · Writer

Christian Collerton · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime58m
LanguageEN
First Air DateDec 2, 2025

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E158m

Episode 1

With access to political players and royal insiders, broadcaster David Dimbleby asks: how much power does the monarch really have – and is it more than we tend to think?

Dec 2, 2025

Episode 2 - Episode 2E258m

Episode 2

Over the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, the Windsors amassed extraordinary private wealth without us noticing. How did they do it? David Dimbleby shines a light on the secrets of royal money.

Dec 9, 2025

Episode 3 - Episode 3E359m

Episode 3

In an episode featuring shocking scandals and startling interviews, David Dimbleby asks how far the royals will go to maintain public support – and can they succeed?

Dec 16, 2025

Actors

David Dimbleby

David Dimbleby

Self - Presenter

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