In 1946, an Egyptian street vendor finds inspiration in the abdicated King Edward. Years later, he eagerly tries to integrate into British High Society.
- Directed by
- Alex Gabassi
- Written by
- Peter Morgan
Guest stars
Salim Daw
Mohamed Al Fayed
Khalid Abdalla
Dodi Fayed
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Chayma Abdelkarimi
Samira Khashoggi
Andrew Havill
Robert Fellowes
Helen Ryan
Queen's Dresser
Hanna Alström
Heini Wathén
Jude Akuwudike
Sydney Johnson
Amir El-Masry
Young Mohamed Al Fayed
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu
Madame Ritz
Martin Turner
Lord Chamberlain
Abdelatif Hwidar
Aly Aly Fayed
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Moemen Hesham
Young Ali Fayed
All episodes — Season 5
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S5 E1Queen Victoria Syndrome
Nov 9, 20227.256 min
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.
S5 E2The System
Nov 9, 20227.250 min
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.
S5 E4Annus Horribilis
Nov 9, 20227.154 min
Between a fire at Windsor Castle and tensions in her children’s marriages, the Queen commemorates and reassesses her 40 years on the throne.
S5 E5The Way Ahead
Nov 9, 20227.250 min
Faced with the fallout of an intercepted call with Camilla and the consequent kickback to his marriage, Prince Charles must navigate a scandal.
S5 E6Ipatiev House
Nov 9, 20227.459 min
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.
S5 E7No Woman's Land
Nov 9, 20226.952 min
As BBC's Martin Bashir goes to great lengths to secure an interview with Diana, the lonely princess finds purpose and warmth in a London hospital.