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The 1950s and '60s bring plenty of challenges as Elizabeth tries to bring the royal family's image into the modern age by using technology to get closer to the people via her first televised Christmas message.

Elizabeth

Modernizing the Monarchy

As she learns the ropes of monarchy, Elizabeth faces many tough decisions, including how to modernize the British Empire, manage a critically ill prime minister, and balance her royal duties with her family.

Pomp and Circumstance

Elizabeth's early years are explored, from the day she learns she will eventually be Queen, to her studies with the Provost of Eton and the tour of Kenya during which she learns her father George VI has died.

Queen in Waiting

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Chronicling the life of Queen Elizabeth II, including interviews from prime ministers, close friends, royal household members and special advisers who knew her best.

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