3 episodes
What's the Monarchy For? - Miniseries
First aired Dec 2, 2025Season 1
David Dimbleby examines the power, wealth and survival of the monarchy.
Episodes
Episode 1
Episode 1
Dec 2, 202558 min
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
Episode 2
Dec 9, 202558 min
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
Episode 3
Dec 16, 202559 min
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?