By Royal Appointment: Shops Serving the Queen

Boudewijn. Into the heart of the king

November 2024 •English

A look at the life of King Boudewijn of Belgium.

Private Lives of the Monarchs

November 2024 •English

Tracy Borman reveals the intimate details of the monarchs, to find out what really went on in their private lives.

The Queen's Guards: A Year In Service

November 2024 •English

Cameras have been granted privileged access to the oldest regiment in the British Army.

Princess Margaret: The Rebel Royal

November 2024 •English

This two-part series profiles Princess Margaret, whose life and loves reflected the social and sexual revolution that transformed Britain during the 20th century.

She-Wolves: England's Early Queens

November 2024 •English

Historian Dr Helen Castor explores the lives of seven English queens who challenged male power, the fierce reactions they provoked and whether the term 'she-wolves' was deserved.

The Queen Mother

November 2024 •English

Wife, monarch and much-loved public figure: Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, was one of the most respected members of the British Royal family. But did her friendly image disguise something darker? This moving profile reveals the dramatic inside story of her life. The moments of pain and upheaval that defined her legacy. How did this woman, who didn’t aspire to be Queen, fulfill her destiny?

Elizabeth I

November 2024 •English

Elizabeth I may be remembered as the greatest monarch to rule England, but during her lifetime she was beset by enemies and hers was a life of constant battling.

De butlers

November 2024 •Dutch

At The International Butler Academy in Simpelveld, The Netherlands, students from all over the world and of all ages are taught the tricks of the butler trade. The film follows six students during their training. What motivates them to choose this servile profession?

The Queen's Garden

November 2024 •English

Gardener Alan Titchmarsh is given exclusive access to the Buckingham Palace Garden in this two-part programme, as he visits the site over the course of a year, discovering hidden secrets as it changes across the seasons. He begins at the summer garden party where 8,000 people are invited on to the grounds, and meets beekeeper John Chapple as he harvests honey. He also explores the garden's origin, learning it was part of Henry VIII's hunting ground, and views the Rose Garden in late summer. As autumn arrives he watches the lawn being prepared for a special football match, and meets deputy gardens manager Claire Midgley-Adam as she battles to save a tree planted by the Queen's father George VI. He then helps royal florist Sharon Gaddes-Croasdale prepare the palace with holly and mistletoe at Christmas

The Six Wives of Henry VIII

November 2024 •English

Through dramatic reconstructions and his own passionate narration, Dr. David Starkey, the controversial Tudor historian, profiles the six women who married Henry Vlll.

The Queen

November 2024 •English

The Queen was a 2009 British drama-documentary showing Queen Elizabeth II at different points during her life. Broadcast on Channel 4 over five consecutive nights from 29 November 2009, the Queen was portrayed by a different actress in each episode. The Queen was portrayed by Emilia Fox, Samantha Bond, Susan Jameson, Barbara Flynn and Diana Quick. Katie McGrath played Princess Margaret in the first episode and Lesley Manville played Margaret Thatcher in the third episode. The series was co-funded by the American Broadcasting Company, the network which aired the series in the US. This reunited Emilia Fox and Katie McGrath who had played sisters in BBC One's Merlin.

Harry & Meghan

November 2024 •English

From their courtship to their exit from royal life, Harry and Meghan share their complex journey in their own words in this docuseries.

Filip van België: De lange weg naar de troon

November 2024 •Dutch

Under the Queen's Umbrella

November 2024 •Korean

A spirited queen tries to rein in her rowdy sons in order to make one of them the next king of Joseon, while her competitors vie to snatch the throne.

The Crown of the Kings. The Jagiellons

November 2024 •Polish

The story of the Jagiellonian Dynasty rulling XV-century Kingdom of Poland and Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

The Last Empress

November 2024 •Korean

In an alternate-reality South Korea, where a constitutional monarchical system prevails, Oh Sunny, a musical actress, becomes the empress of the country. Thus begins a dispute for power in the royal palace. Nothing is what it seems, and Oh Sunny is ready to fight until the end to uncover a mysterious homicide within the royal palace, fighting to protect those she loves the most and obtain happiness.

The Legendary Life of Queen Lau

November 2024 •Chinese

Everyone thought that fate played an unbelievable joke - the foul-mouthed woman from the village who can beat a brawny man with her bare hands has become queen! She will be the one to help her "weak chicken" husband in a story full of laughter and warmth. Liu Jin Feng was abandoned by her own father. Growing up in a small alley, she and her mother only had each other to depend on. The entire court laughed when she married into the imperial family. Even her husband, the King , was suspicious of her and repeatedly tried to test her loyalties. Duke Qi has been manipulating government affairs, the young king has always had lofty ideals for the future of his kingdom. Jin Feng's chubby appearance is unlike the fair and slender maidens in the inner court. With her around, life in the palace has become less boring and more chaotic. As the newly weds get to know each other, the most "mismatched" king and queen become the most perfect couple.

Princess at Large

November 2024 •Chinese

Doctor Ji Xian Yun is reborn as a princess in ancient times but has retained her knowledge from the modern world. She relies on her medical knowledge to survive. When she meets the pregnant prince Qi Ling Xiao, a sweet and funny love story ensues.

Yearning To Stop The Sunset At The Horizon

November 2024 •Thai

This drama is about the Crown Princess of a country. She was asked to go for a "holiday" in Bangkok before returning to her country to serve the King, her father. But what was hidden from her is that the King is in danger (someone tried to assassinate him) so to protect the Crown Princess, he kept her hidden in Bangkok until the power struggles are settled. But being in Bangkok, she has to keep her identity hidden so they hire a very skilled bodyguard to protect her. He doesn't know her real identity - he has always believed that she is a millionaire's daughter. This story revolves around them and the question is: can a love between a princess and a commoner be possible?

Elizabeth R

November 2024 •English

This historical mini-series documents the reign of Elizabeth I with each episode focusing on one dramatic period in the lengthy reign of the Virgin Queen, including her ascension to the throne, her various marital intrigues, her problems with her cousin Mary, Queen of Scots, and the threatened invasion of the Spanish Armada.