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About Charles & Elizabeth: A Royal Relationship Like No Other

Explore the complicated bond between Queen Elizabeth II and her eldest son, Charles, from a childhood shaped by royal duty and long periods apart to his decades preparing for the throne. Through family tensions, his turbulent marriage to Diana, his relationship with Camilla and his growing responsibilities within the monarchy, the documentary reveals how mother and son evolved into Queen and future King.

Charles & Elizabeth: A Royal Relationship Like No Other is presented by Journal - History Documentaries. Its listed runtime is 45 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

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Charles & Elizabeth: A Royal Relationship Like No Other
Runtime
45 minutes
Language
English

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