What's the Monarchy For?

Name: What's the Monarchy For?
Released: 2025-12-02
Cast: David Dimbleby

December 2, 2025

1 Season • 3 Episodes

Ended

Documentary

Overview

David Dimbleby examines the power, wealth and survival of the institution at the heart of our national life: the monarchy.

Created By

David Dimbleby

Cast

David Dimbleby

Self - Presenter

Episodes

1. Episode 1

December 2, 2025 • 58m

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?

2. Episode 2

December 9, 2025 • 58m

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.

3. Episode 3

December 16, 2025 • 59m

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?

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