Terrorism, nationalism, scandals.
Time and again, Spain's crown is put to the test.
And yet crises have made it strong.
In 2018, Spain celebrates forty years of liberal democracy under the Bourbon crown, the 80th birthday of former King Juan Carlos and the 50th birthday of King Felipe.
The documentary recalls the transition when Juan Carlos led the country from dictatorship to democracy at the end of the 1970s and knew how to defend it, and portrays the royal house under Felipe today, which is facing major challenges in times of Islamist terror and Catalan separatism.
Following on from current events, the film looks back at the history of the monarchy and explores the historical context.
What do the Catholic Monarchs and the "Reconquista", the reconquest of the Muslim-ruled part of the Iberian Peninsula in the 15th century, have to do with the ideology of IS?
To what extent have the "War of the Spanish Succession" and the seizure of power by the French Bourbons in the 18th century traumatized the Catalans to this day?
Why is the celebrated constitution, for which King Juan Carlos paved the way at the end of the 1970s, now under scrutiny?
After years of preparatory work, the royal family has granted the BROADVIEW TV team exclusive access to an exceptionally personal picture of the family, a unique behind-the-scenes insight, a fascinating analysis of current events and a visually stunning journey through the fascinating history of Spain's crown.