In February 1976, it was rumored that a senior Dutch government official had accepted a bribe from aircraft manufacturer Lockheed. It soon becomes clear that this refers to Prince Bernhard. The country is in turmoil when it turns out that Prince Bernhard actually took a bribe. Juliana threatens to resign. The monarchy falters. When senior military personnel intervene in the matter out of solidarity with the Prince and the people also ask for openness, Den Uyl can no longer postpone his decision. Does he choose to preserve the monarchy or not?