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What's the Monarchy For?

What's the Monarchy For?

2025•58m
Documentary

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

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Production

The Garden Productions

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

December 2, 2025

Last Aired

December 16, 2025

Networks

BBC One

Created By

David Dimbleby

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2025-12-02
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
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2025-12-09
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
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2025-12-16
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?

Cast

David Dimbleby

David Dimbleby

Self - Presenter

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