Movie Description
Royal Children
(1961)Overview
Even the most devout monarchist may feel uncomfortable watching this film - hindsight makes this a rather poignant experience. Although clearly intended as a hymn to royal life, with a panting narration describing the bliss Charles, Anne and Andrew are experiencing (the film was made three years before the birth of Edward), the images tell a different story - only a couple of shots feature the children smiling, while the first glimpse of Andrew as a baby, a spotlight shining on his face as photographers snap away, is a faintly sinister symbol of the royals’ lack of privacy from birth. The knowledge that a future of divorce and tabloid scandal would tarnish these children's adult lives adds irony to this snapshot of supposed utopia.
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Facts
Original TitleRoyal Children
Status Released
Release Information
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1961-01-02
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 18m
Production CompaniesBFI,COI,Associated British-Pathé
Genres
- Documentary
- Family
