The House Of Windsor: A Royal Dynasty | History Is Ours
5The House Of Windsor: A Royal Dynasty is a feature-length documentary that follows the Royal family's life stories. They are woven into a fascinating tapestry set against the major events of nine decades. The narrative is built on remarkable - in some cases previously unseen - archive film including rare 1930s colour footage of a Coronation, a Silver Jubilee, and a Royal tour of Canada. Witness the triumphs of the crowned heads calmly steering their country through two world wars, their moments of public splendor (the fireworks that saluted George V's Silver Jubilee and the tide of love that swept Elizabeth II aloft on her Golden Jubilee), their days of personal joy (Prince William's graduation day, Prince Harry's passing-out parade), and their days of sorrow (the failed marriages and the deaths of Princess Margaret and Princess Diana). The Windsor dynasty was born in 1917 during the darkest days of World War One. Criticized for being a blood relation of the German enemy, the reigning Monarch, George V, suddenly changed the family name from Saxe-Coburg to the resoundingly English Windsor. Join us as we unravel the mysteries and grandeur of this iconic dynasty, offering a unique perspective on their enduring legacy.
The First Windsors - (1917-1936)
George V and his queen, Mary, were a deeply conservative couple who were slow to embrace the new. Edward's womanizing and "calling in sick" for really boring assignments gave George V cause for worry. Edward VIII abdicated after a ten-month reign.
The King Who Saved The Crown - (1937-1952)
Bertie, Duke of York, was the most unlikely man to become King. He was shy, he stammered, and he hated public occasions. He was compelled to step up and do his royal duty when his brother abdicated. He steered Britain through the Abdication crisis, the devastation of World War II, and he restored stability to the monarchy. His daughter, Princess Elizabeth, was perfectly prepared for her future role when he died from cancer in 1952.
Long to Reign Over Us - (1952-2010)
Elizabeth II was only 25 when she became Queen. She was also a wife and mother, as she married Prince Philip in a lavish ceremony in November 1947. She witnessed many changes, including the Swinging Sixties, four failed marriages, Diana's death in 1997, and the loss of her sister and mother. She ruled with calm authority, even in incredibly difficult situations. Elizabeth II was hailed as a great survivor—she celebrated her Golden Jubilee in 2002 and her 80th birthday in 2006.
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