Elizabeth R: A Year in the Life of The Queen
Elizabeth R
“In Honour of the 40th Anniversary of Her Majesty's Accession to the Throne”
Synopsis
Join the BBC cameras as they go behind the glitter of Buckingham Palace and the pomp of Windsor Castle for a close-up look at the minutia of the monarchy. Culled from a year of unprecedented access to Queen Elizabeth II, the documentary trails the queen as she interacts one-on-one with her family, her staff, her public, and international heads of state. Go behind closed doors for Christmas with the royal family, eavesdrop on cocktail chatter with Ron and Nancy Reagan, and catch unguarded moments when the queen pilots her own jeep or romps with her dogs. Elizabeth R. is a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse into the everyday life of a queen.
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Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Self
Ian Holm
Self - Narrator (voice)
Princess Margaret
Self
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Self
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
Self
King Charles III of the United Kingdom
Self (as Prince Charles)
Diana, Princess of Wales
Self
Anne, Princess Royal
Self
Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh
Self
Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester
Self
Prince Edward, Duke of Kent
Self (as Duke of Kent)
Duchess of Kent and Strathearn
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Mirzoeff
- Screenplay & Story
- Antony Jay, Edward Mirzoeff
- Original Score
- Rachel Portman
- Original Title
- Elizabeth R
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Mirzoeff
Antony Jay, Edward Mirzoeff
Rachel Portman
Alan Lygo
Edward Mirzoeff
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Mirzoeff
Producer
Antony Jay
Writer
Edward Mirzoeff
Writer
Edward Mirzoeff
Director
Alan Lygo
Editor
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What is Elizabeth R: A Year in the Life of The Queen about?
Join the BBC cameras as they go behind the glitter of Buckingham Palace and the pomp of Windsor Castle for a close-up look at the minutia of the monarchy. Culled from a year of unprecedented access to Queen Elizabeth II, the documentary trails the queen as she interacts one-on-one with her family, her staff, her public, and international heads of state. Go behind closed doors for Christmas with the royal family, eavesdrop on cocktail chatter with Ron and Nancy Reagan, and catch unguarded moments when the queen pilots her own jeep or romps with her dogs. Elizabeth R. is a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse into the everyday life of a queen.
Who directed Elizabeth R: A Year in the Life of The Queen?
Elizabeth R: A Year in the Life of The Queen was directed by Edward Mirzoeff.
Who stars in Elizabeth R: A Year in the Life of The Queen?
The principal cast of Elizabeth R: A Year in the Life of The Queen includes Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Ian Holm, Princess Margaret, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.
When was Elizabeth R: A Year in the Life of The Queen released and how long is it?
Elizabeth R: A Year in the Life of The Queen was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Elizabeth R: A Year in the Life of The Queen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Elizabeth R: A Year in the Life of The Queen was composed by Rachel Portman.