Royalty documentaries
The Forgotten Queen: Anne
Coming to the throne in 1702, Anne modelled herself on Elizabeth I. She was the last monarch of the Stuart dynasty and one of the hardest working rulers that Britain had ever seen. Though less well-known today, she was the first queen of Great Britain, bringing Scotland and England together under one ruler and reigned through a period where Britain became a major player on the world stage.
The Virgin Queen: Elizabeth I
In 1558, Elizabeth took the throne of a deeply divided England after her siblings Edward and Mary died. The Protestant queen allowed Catholics to continue with their faith as long as they were discrete and loyal. Peace and prosperity followed, and English culture flourished. Under Elizabeth, the seeds of Empire were sewn but despite her successes the Virgin Queen had to guard against numerous plots.
Behind the Stories: The Monarchy
The British royal family is always making headlines. But what is it like reporting on these stories? This documentary takes us inside the scoops and places us alongside the royal reporters. Kirsty Wark describes her experience of reporting on The Queen’s death, while Clive Myrie recalls what it was like covering a historic moment, as the King’s proclamation was filmed for the very first time.
Royal Holiday Secrets
The British royal family are used to the finer things in life. So why should the places they go to unwind be any different? This eye-opening documentary explores what the royals do to relax, shows their favorite places to escape and looks at how royal holidays have changed through the decades. From their passion for safaris to their love of Mustique, secrets from regal vacations will be revealed.
A Very Royal Wedding
On November 20, 1947, Britons everywhere celebrated the marriage of Princess Elizabeth (soon to be Queen Elizabeth II) to Philip Mountbatten. In this joyful royal documentary, Alexander Armstrong chats to celebrities such as Joan Collins and Sheila Hancock about this very special day. Clips from the Queen’s private home movie footage provide an intimate portrait of the occasion.