A Royal Tour of the 20th Century

We find Princess Elizabeth in Kenya learning of her father's passing. There is a sense of renewal as supporters of the British Monarchy see her arrival as a sign of the times.

We explore the changing role of the Windsors’ relationship to the Commonwealth and the political upheaval in the world. Former colonies move to independence, often with violence.

The world is in the grip of the Cold War and Elizabeth Initially visits a communist country, Yugoslavia in 1972. We also see the formation of a far more aggressive media presence.

We reflect on the changing times and a remarkable century full of both great loss and celebration and the legacy of the Windsors that continues to stand the test of time.