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From the producers of "The Kennedys," this new six-part CNN Original Series tells the incredible, dramatic and emotional tale of the British Royal Family known as The Windsors. Using stunning archive and interviews with insiders and experts, the series weaves together the true story of the Windsor dynasty.

Show Description

Part 1: 'Succession' 

  •  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.

Britain's King Edward VIII tells the nation he has abdicated to marry American socialite and divorcee Wallis Simpson, pictured, on December 11, 1936.

The truth about Wallis Simpson

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A prince on war's frontlines

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He was Britain's answer to Hollywood

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The new king and his American mistress

Part 2: 'The Reluctant King' 

  • The royal family on the balcony at Buckingham Palace on September 12, 1937 after the coronation of King George VI. King George VI (R) stands with Princess Elizabeth (C) and Princess Margaret.

    When George VI is crowned King, he must rebuild the prestige of the monarchy.

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King George VI: Before he was king

Childhood portrait of Princess Elizabeth, future Queen Elizabeth II, December 1926.

Queen Elizabeth II: Her first year

UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 03:  The Duke of Edinburgh escorting his mother, the Princess Alice of BATTENBERG , upon arriving at Westminster Abbey on July 3, 1960.  (Photo by Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images)