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The Windsors: Inside the Royal Dynasty
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When George VI is crowned King, he must rebuild the prestige of the monarchy in the shadow of World War II.
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Now playingWhen George VI is crowned King, he must rebuild the prestige of the monarchy in the shadow of World War II.
As Elizabeth II takes her first steps as Queen, she's torn between old tradition and those who want to modernize.
Prince Charles is next in line to succeed his mother, Queen Elizabeth, and is under great pressure to marry and produce an heir for the Windsor dynasty.
The marriage between the Prince and Princess of Wales starts to fall apart, and the queen begins to face the greatest challenges of her long reign.
The six-part series concludes with a look at the lives of Prince William, Prince Harry and the future of the crown.