Queen Elizabeth was just ten years old when she learnt she was heir to the British throne, when her uncle, King Edward VIII abdicated in a shocking moment in British history. Watch part one now. This is part one of our royal documentary series. You can watch all parts through our playlist: Queen Elizabeth II and the British Monarchy | Free Documentary

18K views · 344 reactions | With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, criticism of the monarchy's link to colonialism and the lasting injustices it perpetuated have reignited difficult questions about its future and purpose, particularly among the Commonwealth Caribbean countries. ABC News' Victor Oquendo reports. | ABC News Live | Facebook