Queen in Waiting

Summary When her uncle Edward VIII abdicated in 1936, Elizabeth, aged 10, became heir to the throne. Her grandmother insisted she be given lessons to prepare for the role that awaited her - as Queen. When her father died in 1952 she was the wife of a naval officer, Prince Philip of Greece, and a mother of two. She was the youngest monarch to ascend to the throne in 100 years.

S1.E1 ∙ Queen in Waiting

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : James D'Arcy Tony Blair Lady Glenconner Nicholas Soames

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Feb 5, 2018

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Broadcaster website

Language : English

Production companies : ITN Productions

Summary When her uncle Edward VIII abdicated in 1936, Elizabeth, aged 10, became heir to the throne. Her grandmother insisted she be given lessons to prepare for the role that awaited her - as Queen. When her father died in 1952 she was the wife of a naval officer, Prince Philip of Greece, and a mother of two. She was the youngest monarch to ascend to the throne in 100 years.

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Feb 5, 2018

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Broadcaster website

Language : English

Production companies : ITN Productions

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