Royal Nannies are the lifeblood of the monarchy. From behind closed doors, they shape future kings and queens far more than their biological parents. This illuminating documentary lays bare their secrets; who are they, where do they come from, and what does it take to secure a seat at the table of the most prestigious, private family on the planet?
Central to this illuminating film is the most controversial Royal Nanny in history: Marion Crawford, the nanny turned Royal traitor, who moulded Britain’s longest-serving monarch – Queen Elizabeth II – during childhood. Crawfie hit the headlines in 1950 when she betrayed the Royals’ code of silence by releasing a tell-all memoir, spilling their familial secrets and releasing classified information.
But hers is not an isolated tale: throughout history Nannies have made indelible marks in royal circles, embroiled in scandals, the subjects of intense press intrusions, jealousy and complete banishment. While Crawfie’s extraordinary story forms the spine of our documentary, we’ll unlock the world of Royal Nannies for viewers – revealing hidden histories and strange quirks, and how their role has dramatically evolved over time. From the King’s beloved Mispy, to the divisive aristocrat Tiggy Legge-Bourke and the current caretakers of William and Catherine’s children, these women have quietly wielded power behind palace walls for centuries.