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  • The Diamond Queen Episode #1.3 (Season 1, Episode 3)
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    TV Episode | 55 min | Documentary

The Diamond Queen

Episode #1.3 (Season 1, Episode 3)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 55 min | Documentary

The height of the reign was the coronation, 16 months after the succession, followed by years of high popularity and a blindly patriotic, enthusiastic press. The relationship with the media kept intensifying, including the introduction of ...See moreThe height of the reign was the coronation, 16 months after the succession, followed by years of high popularity and a blindly patriotic, enthusiastic press. The relationship with the media kept intensifying, including the introduction of annual Christmas messages on BBC radio and TV. Princess of Wales Lady Di overtook center stage in her modern style. The role of the other royals, who learn on the job, varied over the years, but overall monarchy remains popular enough to survive in most realms. Crucial in international relations is the undefined position of head of the Commonwealth, not guaranteed to future sovereigns. Written by KGF Vissers See less
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Director
Writer
Andrew Marr (written by)
Cinematographer
Denis Borrow (camera) (as Dennis Borrow)
Editor
Status
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Updated Feb 20, 2012

Release date
Feb 20, 2012 (United Kingdom)

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45 cast members
Name Known for
Andrew Marr
Self - Presenter Self - Presenter   See fewer
Queen Elizabeth II
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
Prince Philip
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
King George VI
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
Winston Churchill
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
Princess Beatrice
Self (as HRH Princess Beatrice of York) Self (as HRH Princess Beatrice of York)   See fewer
Princess Eugenie
Self (as HRH Princess Eugenie of York) Self (as HRH Princess Eugenie of York)   See fewer
Peter Hennessy
Self - Historian (as Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield) Self - Historian (as Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield)   See fewer
Sylvia Peters
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
Princess Anne
Self (as HRH The Princess Royal) Self (as HRH The Princess Royal)   See fewer
John Major
Self - Prime Minister 1990-1997 (as Sir John Major) Self - Prime Minister 1990-1997 (as Sir John Major)   See fewer
Rowan Williams
Self - Archbishop of Canterbury (as Dr Rowan Williams) Self - Archbishop of Canterbury (as Dr Rowan Williams)   See fewer
David Conner
Self - Dean of Windsor (as The Rt Rev David Conner) Self - Dean of Windsor (as The Rt Rev David Conner)   See fewer
Prince William of Wales
Self (as HRH The Duke of Cambridge) Self (as HRH The Duke of Cambridge)   See fewer
Prince Harry
Self (as HRH Prince Henry of Wales) Self (as HRH Prince Henry of Wales)   See fewer
David Cannadine
Self - Historian (as Prof Sir David Cannadine) Self - Historian (as Prof Sir David Cannadine)   See fewer
Antony Jay
Self - Scriptwriter, 'Royal Family' (as Sir Antony Jay) Self - Scriptwriter, 'Royal Family' (as Sir Antony Jay)   See fewer
King Charles III
Self (archive footage) (as HRH The Prince of Wales) Self (archive footage) (as HRH The Prince of Wales)   See fewer
Robert Lacey
Self - Author and Historian Self - Author and Historian   See fewer
Prince Andrew
Self (as HRH The Duke of York) Self (as HRH The Duke of York)   See fewer
Prince Edward
Self (as HRH The Earl of Wessex) Self (as HRH The Earl of Wessex)   See fewer
Princess Diana
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
Harry Arnold
Self - The Sun, Royal Correspondent 1973-1990 Self - The Sun, Royal Correspondent 1973-1990   See fewer
Ann Leslie
Self - Journalist Self - Journalist   See fewer
Arthur Edwards
Self - The Sun, Royal Photographer Self - The Sun, Royal Photographer   See fewer
Edward Mirzoeff
Self - Producer and Director, 'Elizabeth R' Self - Producer and Director, 'Elizabeth R'   See fewer
Tony Blair
Self - Prime Minister 1997-2007 Self - Prime Minister 1997-2007   See fewer
Mary Francis
Self - Deputy Private Secretary to The Queen 1996-1999 Self - Deputy Private Secretary to The Queen 1996-1999   See fewer
John Warhurst
Self - Australian Republican Movement (as Prof John Warhurst) Self - Australian Republican Movement (as Prof John Warhurst)   See fewer
Julia Gillard
Self - Prime Minister of Australia Self - Prime Minister of Australia   See fewer
Kamla Persad-Bissessar
Self - Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Self - Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago   See fewer
William Hague
Self - Foreign Secretary Self - Foreign Secretary   See fewer
Kwame Kwei-Armah
Self - Actor and Writer Self - Actor and Writer   See fewer
Catherine Princess of Wales
Self (as Kate Middleton) Self (as Kate Middleton)   See fewer
David Cameron
Self - Prime Minister Self - Prime Minister   See fewer
Brian May
Self - Guitarist, 'Queen' Self - Guitarist, 'Queen'   See fewer
Margaret Rhodes
Self - The Queen's Cousin Self - The Queen's Cousin   See fewer
Princess Margaret
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
Adrian Evans
Self - Pageant Master Self - Pageant Master   See fewer
Tommy Cooper
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
Mark Stanhope
Self - First Sea Lord (as Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope) Self - First Sea Lord (as Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope)   See fewer
Gus O'Donnell
Self - Cabinet Secretary 2005-2011 (as Lord O'Donnell of Clapham) Self - Cabinet Secretary 2005-2011 (as Lord O'Donnell of Clapham)   See fewer
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