Royal Births, Marriages & Deaths

Name: Royal Births, Marriages & Deaths
Released: 2025-11-22T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Suzie Edge, Maddy Pelling, Andrew Morton

TV Show · Documentary

Bringing together the likes of medical historian Dr Suzie Edge and cultural historian Dr Maddy Pelling and biographers at the heart of the story such as Andrew Morton and Dr Andrew Lownie who reveal details of royal lives past and present.

2025 · 1h 0m

Starring Suzie Edge, Maddy Pelling, Andrew Morton

Director Anna Cox

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

The death and funeral of Queen Victoria marked the end of an era. But unlike most monarchs, whose final moments are private affairs, we have extraordinary sources giving us a unique glimpse into the intimate details leading up to her death.
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

A look at the royal wedding of Princess Elizabeth to Prince Phillip, an event that lifted spirits in bleak post-war Britain. Plus, the birth and Christening of Prince Archie, and the death of Mary Queen of Scots.
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

From the most diverse wedding in royal history where the secrets sewn into Meghan's gown tell a story of their own, to the shocking death of King George V at the hands of his own doctor. All royal human life is here.
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

A look at the funeral of Diana, with eyewitness accounts detailing how the press had to wear crosses on their backs - or risk being a target for police snipers - as well as Princess Margaret's dress designer.
EPISODE 5

Episode 5

The love story of Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson - far from the greatest romance of the 20th century, and the Tudor version of Tinder as Henry VIII sought his fourth bride.
EPISODE 6

Episode 6

Featuring the craftswomen behind Kate Middleton's wedding dress and veil fabric, and how Princess Margaret broke royal protocol, insisting she was laid to rest with her beloved father.