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Royals: Keeping the Crown

Royals: Keeping the Crown (2021)

October. 20,2021

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Royals: Keeping the Crown

Nothing quite captures the world’s attention like the rise, the fall, and the rebranding of royalty. From Queen Victoria’s attempts to unite Europe, to the end of Russia’s Romanovs, right up to Princes William and Harry, this series explores the survival strategies of royals through the ages.

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Royals: Keeping the Crown

2021

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 1 : 2021

6 Episode

Episode 1 - The Cousins' War

October. 20,2021

In this episode, the British monarch, Queen Victoria, attempts to create peace in Europe through royal marriages. But when three cousin’s linked by Victoria’s royal blood turn against each other, and plunge Europe into the First World War, her dream of peace turns into a nightmare.

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Episode 2 - Nazi Royals

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In this episode, Royals across Europe embrace fascism. King George V knows he must keep his country safe from the dangers of Nazi Germany. But when his eldest son Edward VIII abandons royal duty for love, the crown is thrown into a deep crisis.

Episode 3 - Post-War Amnesia

October. 20,2021

World War II might be over, but it still casts a long shadow over royal family’s, particularly those with links to fascism. In Britain King, George VI works to keep his brother’s closeness to the Nazis away from the British people.

Episode 4 - Breaking Tradition

October. 20,2021

In this episode, royals discover that breaking with tradition can get them into deep water, while other royals embrace change and by doing things differently, manage to cling onto their crowns. During the 60s and 70s, royal culture meets celebrity culture, giving the crown a popularity boost.

Episode 5 - Rebel Princess

October. 20,2021

In this episode, Queen Elizabeth has clung to power, but the royals’ position is made all the more perilous as powerful anti-establishment voices in the press threaten to end the era of deference to royals.

Episode 6 - The Pursuit of Normal

October. 20,2021

To survive into the future, the royal family must reinvent themselves - ditching their ‘stiff upper lip’ approach, appearing more ‘normal’, in order to stay relevant and in touch with their subjects.