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For a king or queen, what really matters is the impression they make on their subjects – their image – and whatever they can do to burnish it helps ensure the monarchy’s survival. In this film, David Dimbleby questions his role as a royal commentator over the years, as well as that of broadcasters, including the Â鶹Éç.

He’s joined by interviewees, including journalist Ian Hislop, royal aides and palace insiders, to trace the moments when the Windsors lost control of their image and asks how far they were willing to go to get the press and the public back on side.

As the glare of public scrutiny on some family members intensifies – while others bask in the warm glow of positive coverage – what changes must the family make in order to survive?