A prince narrates how his ancestors built an empire with wooden ships and cannonballs.
Presented by HRH Prince Andrew, Duke of York, this is an in-depth look back at centuries of British naval history. story begins with the creation of a Royal Navy under the orders of King Henry VIII, followed by the daring exploits of Sir Francis Drake and the showdown with the Spanish Armada in 1588, which laid the groundwork for the dramatic rise of English naval power.
Production
Actual Prince Andrew hosting before scandal retirement.
Director
Monte Markham
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Prince Andrew recorded this before his 2019 BBC interview disaster and subsequent royal exile.
The Mary Rose, Henry VIII's flagship, was raised in 1982 and now has its own museum—this doc barely mentions it.
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