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The royal family dynamic certainly changed when earlier this year and quickly moved to the United States. Now, their unique journey will be explored in The Story of the Royals, a two-part special premiering Saturday, October 17, on REELZ. 

Featuring interviews with Andrew Morton, whose explosive Diana: Her True Story exposed all of was previously divorced before marrying Harry, 36 — was thrust into the rigid, untouchable Royal Family. Little by little, however, the 39-year-old began making change at Kensington Palace, striving for a relatable institution that embraces the diversity of England and the world. "It’s a new face of Royalty that traces back to Diana," according to the upcoming documentary. 

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[caption id="attachment_1002219598" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Scene from the REELZ documentary "The Story of The Royals." Photo: REELZ[/caption]

"Unlike the Kardashians, this soap opera has got a heritage," says Diana: Her True Story author Morton.

The Story of The Royals jumps back to the early decades of the 20th century to explore pivotal moments in the crown’s history to find illuminating echoes of our present day. 

Also featured in the two-part doc are Jess Cagle, who served as Editor-in-Chief of PEOPLE, ABC News' Chris Connelly, The Crown: The Official Companion author Robert Lacey, The Queen's Bed author Anna Whitelock and David Wiseman of The Royal Foundation.

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Meghan and Harry took the world by storm after what became known as "Megxit," causing tension between the couple and the rest of the royals. The parents of baby Archie even bagged a on REELZ.

Watch REELZ on DIRECTV 238, Dish Network 299, Verizon FiOS 692, AT&T U-verse 1799 and in HD on cable systems and streaming services nationwide. Find REELZ on your local cable or satellite provider at www.reelz.com.

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