Tales from the Royal Wardrobe (2014)
Today, few people's clothes attract as much attention as the royal family, but this is not a modern-day paparazzi-inspired obsession. Historian Dr. Lucy Worsley, Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces, reveals that it has always been this way. Exploring the royal wardrobes of our kings and queens over the last four hundred years, Lucy shows this isn't just a public fascination, but an important and powerful message from the monarchs. From Elizabeth I to the present Queen Elizabeth II, Lucy explains how the royal wardrobe's significance goes far beyond the cut and color of the clothing. Royal fashion is, and has always been, regarded as a very personal statement to reflect their power over the reign. Most kings and queens have carefully choreographed every aspect of their wardrobe; for those who have not, there have sometimes been calamitous consequences. As much today as in the past, royal fashion is as much about politics as it is about elegant attire.
Cast
- Lucy Worsley - Herself - Presenter
- Beatrice Behlen - Curator, Museum of London
- Shaun Cole - Royal College of Fashion
- Meredith Etherington-Smith - Editor in Chief, Christie's Publishing
Keywords
symbolism, monarchy, clothing, royalty, fashion, british history, fashion design, british monarchy, wardrobe
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tales from the Royal Wardrobe about?
- Today, few people's clothes attract as much attention as the royal family, but this is not a modern-day paparazzi-inspired obsession. Historian Dr. Lucy Worsley, Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces, reveals that it has always been this way. Exploring the royal wardrobes of our kings and queens over the last four hundred years, Lucy shows this isn't just a public fascination, but an important and powerful message from the monarchs. From Elizabeth I to the present Queen Elizabeth II, Lucy explains how the royal wardrobe's significance goes far beyond the cut and color of the clothing. Royal fashion is, and has always been, regarded as a very personal statement to reflect their power over the reign. Most kings and queens have carefully choreographed every aspect of their wardrobe; for those who have not, there have sometimes been calamitous consequences. As much today as in the past, royal fashion is as much about politics as it is about elegant attire.
- Who directed Tales from the Royal Wardrobe?
- Tales from the Royal Wardrobe was directed by Nick Gillam-Smith.
- Who stars in Tales from the Royal Wardrobe?
- Tales from the Royal Wardrobe stars Lucy Worsley, Beatrice Behlen, Shaun Cole, Meredith Etherington-Smith.
- How long is Tales from the Royal Wardrobe?
- Tales from the Royal Wardrobe has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Tales from the Royal Wardrobe?
- Tales from the Royal Wardrobe is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Tales from the Royal Wardrobe produced?
- Tales from the Royal Wardrobe was produced in United Kingdom.