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Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King

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Documentary telling the inside story of the plans by Louis Mountbatten to maneuver his nephew and heir to the Greek throne, Philip, into marrying the future queen Princess Elizabeth and the tensions that that unleashed.

DirectorRichard Sanders

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Cast · Directed by Richard Sanders

TGTamsin Greig
Tamsin Greig
Narrator (voice)
PEPrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Self (archive footage)
EKElizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Self (archive footage)
LMLouis Mountbatten
Louis Mountbatten
Self (archive footage)
QMQueen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
Self (archive footage)

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Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King?

Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King on Netflix?

No, Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Britbox and BBC Select.

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No, Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Britbox and BBC Select instead.

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Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King is available on Britbox and BBC Select in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King based on a true story?

Yes — Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).