What's the Monarchy For? - Season 1

First aired: 12/2/2025 3 episodes

David Dimbleby examines the power, wealth and survival of the monarchy.

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Episodes

Episode 1

1. Power

Aired: 12/2/2025

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

2. Money

Aired: 12/9/2025

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

3. Episode 3

Aired: 12/16/2025

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?