The docudrama explores five pivotal moments in Queen Elizabeth II's reign, blending narration, interviews, archival footage, and dramatic reenactments featuring five actresses portraying the Queen at various stages of her life. The series examines the crises she faced, including Princess Margaret's desire to marry a divorced royal staff member, financial struggles during a period of social upheaval, her disagreement with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher over trade sanctions against South Africa, the challenges posed by failing royal marriages in 1992, and Prince Charles' desire to marry Camilla Parker-Bowles.
Aired: Nov 29, 2009When King George VI dies, his elder daughter Elizabeth becomes the Queen of B...
