Royal Family (documentary)
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Royal Family is a documentary commisioned by the British Royal Family
in 1969. The idea was to give the British public a chance to see behind the scenes at Buckingham Palace
and show that they were just like everyone else. On its broadcast, it was viewed by around two thirds of the population of the United Kingdom. It has not, however, been shown since, with many believing that the Royal Family were concerned that they were giving the impression that they were too ordinary.
The filming of the documentary, which was the first time that cameras had been allowed to film for television, includes footage of Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Prince Charles amongst others.
In 2011, it was announced that clips from the documentary would be made available for public viewing as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee
Celebrations. It will form part of an exhibition called Queen: Art and Image, which also features photographs of the monarch from across the years. Clips were also shown as part of the BBC
documentary The Duke at 90 in 2011, to celebrate Prince Philip's 90th birthday.
British Royal Family
The British Royal Family is the group of close relatives of the monarch of the United Kingdom. The term is also commonly applied to the same group of people as the relations of the monarch in her or his role as sovereign of any of the other Commonwealth realms, thus sometimes at variance with...
in 1969. The idea was to give the British public a chance to see behind the scenes at Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace, in London, is the principal residence and office of the British monarch. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is a setting for state occasions and royal hospitality...
and show that they were just like everyone else. On its broadcast, it was viewed by around two thirds of the population of the United Kingdom. It has not, however, been shown since, with many believing that the Royal Family were concerned that they were giving the impression that they were too ordinary.
The filming of the documentary, which was the first time that cameras had been allowed to film for television, includes footage of Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Prince Charles amongst others.
In 2011, it was announced that clips from the documentary would be made available for public viewing as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee
Diamond Jubilee
A Diamond Jubilee is a celebration held to mark a 60th anniversary in the case of a person or a 75th anniversary in the case of an event.- Thailand :...
Celebrations. It will form part of an exhibition called Queen: Art and Image, which also features photographs of the monarch from across the years. Clips were also shown as part of the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
documentary The Duke at 90 in 2011, to celebrate Prince Philip's 90th birthday.