Ken Wharfe
Days That Rocked the House of Windsor
In the annals of history, there are moments that redefine nations, shape destinies, and captivate the world's attention. Throughout the years, there have been several moments when the House of Windsor experienced great turmoil: the behind-the-scenes drama, scandals, triumphs, and crises that have tested the resilience of one of the most renowned royal families in history. From dazzling coronations to captivating love stories, from contentious family disputes to shocking betrayals, these are the moments that shaped the monarchy, leaving an indelible mark on the pages of British history.
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Heartbreak At the Palace
The British Royal Family, an institution where stability, consistency and duty come above all else, and where tragedy and turmoil pose a great risk. Over the last half century, the reputation and stability of this great institution has faced great challenges, through death and divorce, the palace has been rocked to its core, and recovering has not always been easy. The great tragedy of King George VI’s death in 1952 saw his daughter ascend to the throne and become Queen Elizabeth II. A Queen who would later be known as one of the most dutiful, stoic and stable monarchs in British history, as well as the most beloved. But in spite of the extraordinary reputation she would come to earn, there were significant challenges she would need to overcome. Queen Elizabeth’s reign was littered with tragedies, but it would be in the way she coped with them that would reveal her exceptional attitude towards her constitutional role as monarch.
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Diana: August in Paris
Paris, France August 31st 1997. At the back door of the Ritz Hotel four people get into a black Mercedes sedan. One of those people is the most famous woman in the world… Princess Diana. Often described as the worlds most photographed woman, Princess Diana lived and died through the camera and ultimately the public’s lens. In her whirlwind life and premature death, the paparazzi were never far behind.
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Christmas With the Windsors
Christmas is the most magical time of the year. As the days get shorter the twinkle of lights and decorations fill the night with a beautiful glow. A festive joy… For the royal family, Christmas is a time of tradition and reunion. The extended family comes together to share in their deep Christian faith and celebrate the birth of their lord. But as with any family, the coming together on Christmas day can sometimes bring disagreements to light. This was especially true for Princess Diana. As highlighted in the film Spencer, starring Kristen Stewart, Princess Diana endured a less than merry Christmas in 1991. From mistletoe to misery, this is Diana’s Christmas With The Windsors.
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Princess Diana: Romance & Rivalry
What the world saw as the perfect marriage following a fairytale romance, the reality behind palace doors was a life full of rivalry, distrust, and loneliness. Princess Diana was a new kind of royal, a young woman thrust into the spotlight into a position of great influence and scrutiny. Diana would come to be known as the people’s princess, but her personal life was rarely without conflict and rivalry, with her sister, her husband, her husband’s mistress, and the royal household itself.
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Dressing Like Diana
Diana, Princess of Wales once admitted that when she married Prince Charles at age 20, her wardrobe consisted of only one long dress, one silk shirt, and one pair of smart shoes. A few days before The Royal Wedding in 1980, she dashed out to buy "six of everything".The evening gowns chosen by the princess defined a generation as she moved through the bold-shouldered '80s with growing confidence.In the 90s, after she had separated from Prince Charles, Diana began to write her own rules of fashion; donning the latest trends from Jimmy Choos to Dior bags, Versace evening gowns and Chanel suits. No one had ever done it like Di, and no one has since. While Princess Diana's legacy extends far beyond fashion, she is perhaps the most influential fashion icon of the 20th century. Her clothes were not just choices but statements. Every look she gave reflected where she was at that particular time.
Apple TVApple iTunesHeartbreak At the Palace
The British Royal Family, an institution where stability, consistency and duty come above all else, and where tragedy and turmoil pose a great risk. Over the last half century, the reputation and stability of this great institution has faced great challenges, through death and divorce, the palace has been rocked to its core, and recovering has not always been easy. The great tragedy of King George VI’s death in 1952 saw his daughter ascend to the throne and become Queen Elizabeth II.
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William & Harry: Fractured Brotherhood
Family dynamics can always be complicated- but the pressure of being in the royal family can lead to these dynamics becoming fractured. Growing up under the shadow of the tragic death of their mother, William and Harry’s relationship has always been in the public eye. The dynamic of the heir and spare has always been constant in their relationship since they were just young boys. But as they grew up, the strain of their relationship would become more and more apparent. The paths that they would take in their lives would steer them further and further apart. Everything came to a climax when Harry married Meghan and left his royal duties for the U.S. Through interviews with royal experts, this documentary uncovers the series of events that led to Harry and William’s fractured brotherhood.
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