The Royal Family Collection

2016 • BBC Worldwide
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Season 1 episodes (8)

1 Elizabeth at 90
6/5/16
Season-only
A unique celebration of the Queen's 90 years, using Her Majesty's personal collection of home movies, shot by Prince Philip, King George VI, the Queen Mother and the Queen herself, to build a picture of her life. Various members of the Royal Family are shown watching this private footage and contribute their own personal insights and memories of the woman they know as both close family member and as Queen. Those taking part include Prince Charles, Prince William, Prince Harry, Princess Anne, the Duke of Kent and Princess Alexandra, who has never before given an interview.
2 Our Queen At 90
3/27/16
Season-only
Her Majesty The Queen has met more people, visited more places and lived longer than any other British Monarch. In 2015, she also became the longest-reigning British Sovereign. It is no exaggeration to say that she is the most respected head of state on the world stage today. But Her Majesty's 90th birthday in April 2016 is a personal milestone - one which does not involve record books or historical assessments. It is a straightforward celebration: of a long life, still very much lived to the full, at the heart of national life and at the head of a devoted family. This wonderful, uplifting film includes affectionate contributions from those who know the Queen, including many ordinary people as well as members of her family and leading public figures. It also includes remarkable footage from around the world, spanning nine momentous decades.
3 William, Kate and George: A New Royal Family
7/5/15
Season-only
William, Kate and George: A New Royal Family is a timely portrait of two young people, and their young son, who are destined to become King and Queen of England. With extensive access and exclusive footage, this special covers major events including: the birth of third-in-line to the throne Prince George and his presentation to the world; their first official royal tour as a family; and Kate's first solo official duties since becoming a fully-fledged royal. The special also reveals how the Queen has taken Kate under her wing to prepare her for public life; and how, despite their royal wealth and privilege, William and Kate are determined to keep their connection with ordinary people.
4 The Queen's Palaces: Windsor Castle
9/19/11
Season-only
From the bowels of the Castle to the heights of the battlements, Fiona encounters all manner of royal treasures - from the musket ball that killed a naval hero to table decorations in gold and silver and encrusted with jewels; from the triple-headed portrait of a king who lost his head to Queen Mary's Dolls' House with running taps, and a secret garden hidden in a drawer. All of this was almost lost in the disastrous fire of 1992.
4 The Queen's Palaces: Buckingham Palace
9/12/11
Season-only
Buckingham Palace may be just about the most famous building in the world, but its story is much less familiar. Fiona Bruce reveals how England's most spectacular palace emerged from a swampy backwater in just 300 years. The journey of discovery takes her from the sewers of London to the magnificent State Rooms; from a home for camels and elephants to the artistic brilliance of C18th-century Venice; and from a prince's Chinese fantasy to the secret of how the Palace's glittering chandeliers are cleaned today.
5 The Queen's Palaces: Windsor Castle
9/19/11
Season-only
From the bowels of the Castle to the heights of the battlements, Fiona encounters all manner of royal treasures - from the musket ball that killed a naval hero to table decorations in gold and silver and encrusted with jewels; from the triple-headed portrait of a king who lost his head to Queen Mary's Dolls' House with running taps, and a secret garden hidden in a drawer. All of this was almost lost in the disastrous fire of 1992.
6 The Queen's Palaces: Holyrood House
9/26/11
Season-only
It is also one of Britain's smallest palaces and yet events at Holyrood have determined the fate of three countries - England, France and Scotland. It was also the last place where a royal prince challenged the right of an English king to sit on the throne. Fiona Bruce discovers remarkable objects from the Royal Collection that are intimately bound to the Palace's turbulent history - from the spectacular Darnley Jewel with its many hidden messages to the cat-and-mouse needlework of a doomed queen.
7 The Queen's Garden
7/11/16
Season-only
A stunning film that gives a fascinating and unique insight into the Queen's garden at Buckingham Palace. Shot over the course of a year, it reveals the incredible diversity of its wildlife, and how the royal gardeners transform and maintain this extraordinary habitat. Using cutting-edge wildlife filming techniques - high-tech remote nest cams, night-vision cameras, and stunning time-lapse - this series captures the magnificent medley of life in all its natural wonder. The Queen's Garden also takes a look at the day-to-day running of the garden and the extensive efforts required, and uses colourful archive to explore how the royal families past and present have used the gardens.

About this show

In celebration of Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday, this collection of documentaries provides a glimpse into the lives of the Queen and her family.

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