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Season 1

Sept. 14, 2025

10. New Responsibilities

William and Kate embark on their first major royal tour to Canada and California, where Kate faces intense global scrutiny as she debuts on the international stage. The new Duchess's natural warmth and impeccable fashion choi...

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Sept. 7, 2025

9. The Honeymoon

William and Kate escape to the secluded paradise of North Island in the Seychelles, where unprecedented security measures ensure complete privacy from the world's paparazzi. The palace maintains strict secrecy about their hon...

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Aug. 31, 2025

8. The Royal Wedding

Westminster Abbey becomes the stage for the wedding of the century as Kate's breathtaking Alexander McQueen dress is revealed to a waiting world. William and Harry make their emotional journey from Clarence House while two bi...

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Aug. 24, 2025

7. The Eve Before

The night before the royal wedding brings nervous anticipation as London transforms into a festival of patriotism. Kate spends her final evening as a commoner with her family at the exclusive Goring Hotel, while William share...

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Aug. 16, 2025

6. The Middletons

Kate's middle-class family finds themselves thrust into an unprecedented position as the future in-laws of a king. Carole and Michael Middleton navigate the complex waters of royal connections while facing scrutiny from tradi...

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Aug. 10, 2025

5. The Bachelor Party

Harry plans an unforgettable yet tasteful bachelor celebration for his royal brother, balancing tradition with William's desire for genuine connection with close friends. The prince organizes a weekend that combines outdoor a...

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Aug. 3, 2025

4. Royal Protocols

Kate faces the daunting challenge of mastering centuries of royal traditions and complex etiquette. The Queen arranges private lessons for the future princess, personally guiding her through the intricacies of court life. Pal...

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July 27, 2025

3. Wedding Preparations

With less than six months to plan the wedding of the century, Kate works closely with designer Sarah Burton on a dress that must balance tradition with modernity. Meanwhile, William and Harry's brotherly bond deepens as they ...

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July 20, 2025

2. The Ring

It was the sapphire seen around the world. But when Prince William gave Kate Middleton his mother’s engagement ring, it wasn’t just a romantic gesture—it was a message. In this episode, we explore the complicated legacy of Di...

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July 13, 2025

1. The Engagement

In November 2010, Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton—and the monarchy’s future shifted forever. But this royal fairytale had its shadows: a university romance tested by separation, the media’s “Waity Katie” taunts, and...

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