Royal Children

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

Age : N/A | Popularity : 24%

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Age : 103 | Popularity : 9%

King Charles III of the United Kingdom

Age : 76 | Popularity : 43%

Prince Andrew, Duke of York

Age : N/A | Popularity : 11%

Anne, Princess Royal

Age : N/A | Popularity : 7%

Princess Margaret

Age : N/A | Popularity : 5%

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

Age : N/A | Popularity : 6%

Crew

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