Rent The Queen Mother: A Royal Century (1999)
3.3 of 5 from 46 ratings
0h 50min
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- Synopsis:
For a century, she dazzled a nation - and the world. She remains one of the most popular symbols of 20th-century royalty mid she set an example for everyone in public life. Made before her death in 2002 this documentary uses fascinating film footage and testimony from royal experts like David Starkey and Sarah Bradford to present a vivid portrait of The Queen Mother. It traces many aspects of her life, including her love for her husband and daughters, her support for the institution of monarchy, her reaction to the abdication crisis, her animosity towards Mrs Simpson and Princess Diana, her close bond with Prince Charles, and her extravagant lifestyle and love of racing, gardens and fashion. Her life spanned a century and her influence indisputably lives on. - Actors:
- Kate Ricketts, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Theo Aronson, Vivienne Becker, Sarah Bradford, Frederick Fox, Philip Hall, Ciaran Headon, David Starkey, Christopher Wilson
- Directors:
- Alan Scales
- Producers:
- Alan Scales
- Narrated By:
- Kate Ricketts
- Writers:
- Margaret Holder
- Studio:
- Odyssey
- Genres:
- Children & Family, Documentary, Special Interest
