Season 5

Diana and Charles wage a media war. The monarchy's role is up for debate. Welcome to the '90s — and Queen Elizabeth II's biggest challenge to date.

Episodes

Each episode has its own detail page.

Episode 156 min2022-11-09

Queen Victoria Syndrome

A much-needed update to the Royal Yacht draws scrutiny to the Queen's reign. Hounded by the press, Charles and Diana have a second honeymoon in Italy.

Episode 250 min2022-11-09

The System

Prince Philip offers his support to a grieving family member. Keen to snatch a scoop, a tabloid journalist approaches Diana about a tell-all book.

Episode 353 min2022-11-09

Mou Mou

In 1946, an Egyptian street vendor finds inspiration in the abdicated King Edward. Years later, he eagerly tries to integrate into British High Society.

Episode 454 min2022-11-09

Annus Horribilis

Between a fire at Windsor Castle and tensions in her children’s marriages, the Queen commemorates and reassesses her 40 years on the throne.

Episode 550 min2022-11-09

The Way Ahead

Faced with the fallout of an intercepted call with Camilla and the consequent kickback to his marriage, Prince Charles must navigate a scandal.

Episode 659 min2022-11-09

Ipatiev House

Eager to lead a newly democratic Russia, President Yeltsin tries to win the Queen's support while she navigates new rifts in her marriage with Philip.