New Doc to Explore British Royalty in Military Service

UKTV has invested in Royals on the Frontline from Woodcut Media and Forces TV Productions, with Red Arrow Studios International taking the three-part title to MIPCOM as Windsors at War.

Royals on the Frontline is set to premiere on UKTV’s Yesterday in 2019. It will feature archive footage of the royals in service and will cover, among other topics, Prince Harry’s evacuation from the frontlines when his position was compromised by press, Prince Philip’s experiences in the Royal Navy, Prince Andrew’s helicopter decoy exploits in the Falklands and the Queen’s rebellion against her father when she joined the ATS in World War II.

“There is much more to the royal family besides their ‘celebrity’ status, so offering an in-depth series about their military involvement and experiences during years of service, will definitely captivate viewers,” noted Kate Beal, CEO of Woodcut Media. “In addition to UKTV’s Yesterday channel being a superb platform to launch Royals on the Frontline on, we are also excited as this marks our first co-production with Forces TV, who has granted us access to some incredible footage, interviews and materials that are second to none.”

Alex Fraser, the senior VP of acquisitions at Red Arrow Studios International, added, “We are delighted to be representing this unique series. The experience of war unites people the world over and even though the royal family are national and Commonwealth figureheads they still share the same experiences—something that fascinates audiences the world over.”