Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
Birthday: 1900-08-02
Place of Birth: Hitchin, England, UK
Biography: Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon was the wife of King George VI and the mother of Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon. She was Queen of the United Kingdom and the Dominions from her husband's accession in 1936 until his death in 1952, after which she was known as Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, to avoid confusion with her daughter. She was the last Empress of India.
Movies
Nothing Like a Dame
BBC Arena's documentary on the Dames of British Theatre and film featuring Maggie Smith, Eileen Atki...
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The Memphis Belle
This WW2 documentary centers on the crew of the American B-17 Flying Fortress Memphis Belle as it pr...
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Charles R: The Making of a Monarch
This is the story of how a prince became a king, a revealing portrait of our new monarch across the ...
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Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
The coronation of Elizabeth II as queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms took...
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Royal Wives at War
The Queen Mother and Wallis Simpson look back at the dramatic events of 1936, which led to King Edwa...
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Discovering England
It would be difficult to find more comprehensive tour through the byways and highways, lanes and pat...
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A Jubilee Tribute to The Queen by The Prince of Wales
Marking the Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles shares his memories of...
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Royal Children
Even the most devout monarchist may feel uncomfortable watching this film - hindsight makes this a r...
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Elizabeth: The Unseen Queen
The story of Queen Elizabeth II in her own words, featuring never-before-seen home movies....
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The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
This fascinating documentary reveals the behind the scenes story of the Coronation of Queen Elizabet...
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Diana to Meghan: Royal Wedding Secrets
A behind-the-scenes look at royal weddings revealing how these grand events are organised. Featuring...
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Diana, 7 Days
In August 1997, the tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales, stunned her family and catapulted the ...
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A Web of War
The stories of the battles that brought together a Polish cavalry officer, a Canadian captain, and a...
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Backstage at the White House
This unique glimpse into the private lives of our Presidents and their families showcases some of th...
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Over the Seas to Belfast
This Traveltalk series short begins aboard the RMS Scythia as it exits Halifax Harbor. The Scythia i...
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The Royal Visit
This feature documentary offers a complete record of the 1939 Royal Tour of Canada by King George VI...
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Atlantic Ferry
The MacIver brothers (Michael Redgrave, Griffith Jones) build the first ship to cross the Atlantic b...
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The Coronation
The 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II marked the moment when she was formally recognized as Engl...
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Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King
Documentary telling the inside story of the plans by Louis Mountbatten to maneuver his nephew and he...
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Edward & George: Two Brothers, One Throne
The complex relationship between royal brothers Edward VIII and George VI, who were both at the hear...
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The Man Who Saw Tomorrow
Hosted by Orson Welles, this documentary utilizes a grab bag of dramatized scenes, stock footage, TV...
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A Queen Is Crowned
A lavish documentary film of Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation in 1953....
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Elizabeth & Philip: Love and Duty
Kirsty Young celebrates the 70th wedding anniversary of the Queen and Prince Philip by examining the...
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The Royal Wedding
This amazing film of the Royal Wedding was shot by the late Jack Cardiff, a pioneer cameraman workin...
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Listen to Britain
A depiction of life in wartime Britain during the Second World War. Director Humphrey Jennings visit...
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Best Ever Spitting Image
A documentary about Spitting Image (1984) and the impact it had, including clips of the most memorab...
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Look at Life: The Rocket-Age Lancers
A look to the future with the 9th Queen's Royal Lancers, a cavalry regiment of the British Army whic...
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America's First Lady in Britain
Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt arrives in London and visits St Paul's Cathedral and Stepney....
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London Can Take It!
A tribute to the courage and resiliency of Britons during the darkest days of the London Blitz....
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Inside Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is a symbol of Britain and one of the most iconic buildings in the world. For over...
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Royal Variety Performance 1984
In the presence of HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses The Pri...
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The Royal Wedding
The wedding of the Duke of York, the future George VI, to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. Included on the...
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