In the fifth installment of the series, the marriage between Prince Charles and Princess Diana starts to fall apart as the Queen faces the greatest challenges of her reign.
Inside the Windsors: King of England Edward VIII during his speech at the radio announcing his abdication in December 1936 (he became duke of Windsor) Following King George's death, Prince Edward must choose between the throne and marrying Wallis Simpson.
After the death of her father King George VI, a 25-year-old Princess Elizabeth becomes Queen. She faces scandals and rumors from the start involving her sister, Princess Margaret, as well as her own marriage to Prince Philip.
In the second episode, George VI is crowned King. With this new title comes the responsibility of rebuilding the prestige of the monarchy after the scandal caused by his brother King Edward VIII.
In episode four, Prince Charles is under pressure to find a wife and start a family as next in line to rule the Windsor dynasty. He meets Lady Diana and marries her in a grand public wedding, but privately the couple face serious issues.