Olivia Colman, Helena Bonham Carter and Tobias Menzies star in the acclaimed, riveting Netflix drama series about the British monarchy in the 20th century. With Gillian Anderson as Mrs Thatcher. The drama follows the political rivalries and romance of Queen Elizabeth II\'s reign and the events that shaped the second half of the 20th century.   Queen Elizabeth and her family find themselves preoccupied with safeguarding the line of succession, as the 1970s are drawing to a close. Prince Charles s still unmarried at 30. Can an appropriate bride be found for him? Divisive policies are introduced by Britain\'s first female Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. And as the nation begins to feel the impact of her Tory Party\'s determination, tensions arise between her and the Queen which only grow worse as Thatcher leads the country into the Falklands War, generating conflict within the Commonwealth. Charles begins a romance with a young Lady Diana Spencer and this provides a much-needed fairytale to unite the British people. But, behind closed doors, the Royal family is becoming increasingly divided.