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

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

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

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

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

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?