The royal family has been a pillar of consistency for centuries. Through long-held traditions, a carefully cultivated public persona, and a whole lot of shiny hats, the British monarchy is one of those stalwart foundations of normalcy that you never expect to change.

Maybe that's why, when change does happen, it always seems to cause such a frenzy. Over the years, key moments in history have forever changed the royal family. From public scandals to heartbreaking deaths, these moments shocked the public and shook up the status quo in unexpected ways. Here are some of the most explosive moments that changed the royal family forever.

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A new queen | 0:00
Becoming the Windsors | 1:15
The abdication of King Edward VIII | 2:06
The modern coronation | 3:07
Media frenzy | 4:09
Panorama | 5:28
Death in Paris | 6:28
Harry and Meghan | 7:44
The fall of Prince Andrew | 8:48
Harry steps down | 9:59
The death of Prince Philip | 10:47
The Oprah interview | 11:31

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