Plot Synopsis

Narrated by actress Rosamund Pike, THE WINDSORS: INSIDE THE ROYAL DYNASTY is a six-part documentary series that tells the incredible, dramatic and emotional tale of the British Royal Family known as The Windsors. From the calamity of Wallis Simpson to the tragedy of Diana to the triumph of the recent Royal wedding, the docuseries uses rarely seen footage and interviews with insiders to weave together the true story of a family that has survived war, divorce, and scandal to against all odds, thrive in the modern world. The series premiere, "Succession," follows King Edward VIII's decision to abdicate the throne and marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson, leaving his younger brother Bertie to reluctantly become King George VI and try to repair the damage done to the monarchy.