A royal documentary has revealed that Queen Elizabeth II agreed to …

- Advertisement - A royal documentary has revealed that Queen Elizabeth II agreed to Prince Harry being sent to war, but did not think the same for Prince William. General Sir Mike Jackson suggested that Prince Harry has been treated as the "spare".

The ex-head of the army said that the Queen was very clear that "My grandsons have taken my shilling, therefore they must do their duty". Prince Harry served two Afghanistan tours, while Prince William was an officer in the Household Cavalry and later became an RAF Search and Rescue helicopter pilot. The documentary also reveals Princess Margaret's refusal to stop listening to the Archers as the Queen visited her on her deathbed in 2002.

The five-part series is based on the personal challenges that Queen Elizabeth faced throughout her reign. As stated by a recent royal documentary, Queen Elizabeth II was in favor of Prince Harry serving in the military, but not Prince William. General Sir Mike Jackson, who had many meetings with the late monarch, revealed that the Queen said, "My grandsons have taken my shilling, therefore they must do their duty" but it was decided that the risk was too great for William as he is the heir to the heir.

However, for Harry, the risk was acceptable. Prince Harry served two tours in Afghanistan, while Prince William was an officer in the Household Cavalry and later became an RAF Search and Rescue helicopter pilot. The documentary, titled "The Queen and Her Cousins," also sheds light on some other interesting royal tidbits.

- Advertisement - It reveals that Princess Margaret refused to stop listening to the Archers, a popular radio show, even when the Queen visited her on her deathbed in 2002. Margaret's former lady-in-waiting said that when the Queen's sister was dying, she refused to stop listening to the show and every time the Queen spoke, Margaret would just say "Shush." The Queen's lady-in-waiting eventually turned off the radio and brought them tea before leaving them alone.

The documentary also touches on Prince Andrew's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender who died in prison in 2019. The five-part series is based on the personal challenges that Queen Elizabeth faced throughout her reign. It's interesting to see how the Queen had different opinions about her grandsons' military service.

While she was supportive of Harry's decision to serve, she was more cautious about William due to his position in the line of succession. It's also fascinating to learn about the little moments and quirks of the royal family, like Princess Margaret's love for the Archers and how the Queen handled the situation. - Advertisement -

To cease, the documentary offers a glimpse into the private lives of the royal family and the challenges they faced.

It's a reminder that even though they may be royalty, they are still human and have their own unique personalities and quirks.

As the world continues to be fascinated by the British monarchy, it's always interesting to learn more about their history and traditions.