Prince Philip: The Plot To Make A KingJanuary 5, 2016

The documentary explores Prince Philip’s troubled upbringing and reveals the tense disputes in royal circles over his suitability to marry the future Queen. Drawing on private family archives we’ll shed new light on his German roots and Nazi family connections, and we’ll expose the secret plotting and poisonous atmosphere in the Palace as his pushy uncle pressed him towards the throne - and how courtiers, senior royal figures and shadowy schemers lined up against him to deny him any influence.

Prince Philip: The Plot To Make A King was broadcast on SBS ONE at Tuesday 2 January 2018, 09:30. This episode was initially placed on Tuesday 5 January 2016.