Royal Children (1961)
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.
Genre: Documentary, Family
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: January 2, 1961
Cast
Production: BFI, COI, Associated British-Pathé
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Family
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Royal Children about?
- 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.
- Who stars in Royal Children?
- Royal Children stars Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, King Charles III of the United Kingdom, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, Anne, Princess Royal, Princess Margaret.
- How long is Royal Children?
- Royal Children has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is Royal Children?
- Royal Children is a Documentary, Family film.