Episode 1
Explore the relationship between Australia and the Crown from 1954 through to the election of Gough Whitlam as Prime Minister in 1972.
duration: 58 minutes
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The Crown is part of who we were and who we are - and despite the secrets, scandals and questions of relevance, our reverence for the British Royals remains as strong as ever. Why is that? And will it ever change?
Director
Bernice ToniCast
Claudia Karvan, Richard RoxburghExplore the relationship between Australia and the Crown from 1954 through to the election of Gough Whitlam as Prime Minister in 1972.
Do we need a British monarch as our head of state? A look at Australia's relationship with the Crown from 1974 to now, through Royal secrets, scandals and the impact of Princess Diana. (Final)
The Crown is part of who we were and who we are - and despite the secrets, scandals and questions of relevance, our reverence for the British Royals remains as strong as ever. Why is that? And will it ever change?
