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1 online resource (streaming video file) (58 min. 59 sec.) ; 358218732 bytes |
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In the second of three programs which tell the story of The Queen as she reaches her Diamond Jubilee, Andrew Marr assesses her moves to modernise the monarchy, from the abolition of the presentation of debutantes in 1958, to the very modern wedding of William and Catherine last year. Prince William and Prince Harry discuss their grandmother's influence on the wedding day, from the guest list to the choice of uniforms.This episode also looks back at the challenges faced by the monarchy in the 'Annus Horribilis' of 1992; follows her on the groundbreaking visit to the Republic of Ireland last May; and looks back on the happy times The Queen spent on the Royal Yacht Britannia and the sadness she so visibly exhibited when it was decommissioned in 1997.Peter and Zara Phillips (Princess Anne's children) talk about family holidays on the yacht and Tony Blair speaks of the difficult decision he took to scrap the vessel when he came to power in 1997.PRODUCTION DETAILS:Written and presented by Andrew Marr (History of Modern Britain, The Making of Modern Britain). Producer Sally Norris; Executive Producer Nick Vaughan-Barratt. A BBC production |
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Broadcast 2012-05-20 at 19:30:00 |
| Notes |
Classification: G |
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Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-.
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Monarchy -- Social aspects.
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Kings and rulers -- Influence.
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Kings and rulers -- Social life and customs.
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United Kingdom.
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Streaming video
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Norris, Sally, director
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Marr, Andrew, host
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