Royal Children

01/02/1961

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0hr 18min

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Documentary

,Family

STORY

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.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
  • Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
  • King Charles III of the United Kingdom
  • Prince Andrew, Duke of York
  • Anne, Princess Royal

    INFORMATION

      Production Companies

    • BFI
    • COI
    • Associated British-Pathé

      Production Countries

    LANGUAGES

    • English