Marking a century since the birth of the late Queen Elizabeth II, this documentary uses over one hundred newly discovered photographs to chart the life and reign of Britain’s longest-serving monarch, revealing the Queen’s century in front of the camera in a whole new light.
Royal insiders reveal how she became a global icon, navigating the most challenging decades of her reign. From historic state visits to behind-the-scenes moments, the images show how she shaped the monarchy on the world stage. The film starts with unseen photos of Elizabeth as a baby and toddler taken by royal photographers. Childhood friend Lady Anne Glenconner reveals a family photo album which has never been seen before; the abdication of her uncle The Duke of Windsor and her father becoming King is told with unseen photos including an insight into a private collection of the Princess on tour in South Africa. Amongst many other iconic moments, the film reveals a photo of Elizabeth and Margaret pulled out of the ashes in the Blitz in WWII and other photos give an insight of behind the scenes at the Coronation.
UK 2025 Faye Hamilton 90m