Royal Children

Royal Children

1961/01/02 • Released • English

Documentary
Family
0.0
18m

Overview

Even the most devout monarchist may feel uncomfortable watching this film - hindsight makes this a rather poignant experience. Although clearly intended as a hymn to royal life, with a panting narration describing the bliss Charles, Anne and Andrew are experiencing (the film was made three years before the birth of Edward), the images tell a different story - only a couple of shots feature the children smiling, while the first glimpse of Andrew as a baby, a spotlight shining on his face as photographers snap away, is a faintly sinister symbol of the royals’ lack of privacy from birth. The knowledge that a future of divorce and tabloid scandal would tarnish these children's adult lives adds irony to this snapshot of supposed utopia.

Director : N/A

Casts
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

King Charles III of the United Kingdom

King Charles III of the United Kingdom

Prince Andrew, Duke of York

Prince Andrew, Duke of York

Anne, Princess Royal

Anne, Princess Royal

Princess Margaret

Princess Margaret

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

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