What's the Monarchy For?
Miniseries
Created by: David Dimbleby
Network: BBC One
Season aired: 2025-12-02
Overview
David Dimbleby examines the power, wealth and survival of the institution at the heart of our national life: the monarchy.
About This Season
David Dimbleby examines the power, wealth and survival of the monarchy.
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Episodes · 3
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?
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.
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?
