Discover some productions that, like ‘The Crown’, tell the story of the British royal family
The sixth season of “The Crown” is expected to premiere soon on Netflix. The new episodes will continue the events of the previous season, which presented a turbulent period in the life of the royal family, with several controversies, such as the divorce of three children of Elizabeth IIthe possession of John Mayor as Prime Minister, the fire at Windsor Castle and also the death of Lady Di.
It is worth remembering that, from the fifth season, there was a change of cast and, among the present names that were added, we have Imelda Staunton like the queen Elizabeth II It is Elizabeth Debicki like the princess Diana. Check out the trailer!
But “The Crown” is not the only production to address the life of the British royal family. Recreio brought some films and series that show other points of view of one of the most famous and richest families in the world.
1. Elizabeth: The Queen Behind the Crown
The documentary ′′ Elizabeth: The Queen Behind the Crown ′′ was released in 2021, and is available on Globoplay. The production shows the first years of the reign of Elizabeth IIher relationship with husband, the prince Phillipand the experience with their older children, Charles III and the princess Anne.
The film features scenes from the monarch’s childhood, and also highlights the popularity of the royal family during the 1960s.
2. The Queen Mother
Produced by the BBC, the documentary series “The Queen Mother” was released in 2018, and has two episodes. The production narrates the biography of the queen mother elizabeththe mother of Elizabeth IIand her influence on the reign of her husband, King George VI. The documentary is available on Globoplay.
3. Margareth: The Rebel Princess
Available both on Globoplay and on Amazon Prime, the production “Margareth: A Princesa Rebelde” was released in 2018, and is a documentary series divided into two episodes.
The documentary shows the younger sister of elizabeththe princess margaret, and his relationship with the monarch, both during childhood and adolescence. In addition, the series, which is produced by the BBC, also shows how the image of margaret affected her sister’s reign between the 1960s and 1970s.
4. WE: The Romance of the Century
Released in 2012, the film “WE: The Romance of the Century” shows the romance between the king Edward VIIIuncle of Elizabeth IIand the American socialite, wallis simpsonduring the 1930s. The film, which is directed by Madonnaclarifies how George VIthe father of Elizabeth IItook the throne, which made her the first in the line of succession.
The story, which is available on HBO Max, begins with the decision to edward to abdicate the throne to marry wallis. At the time she became involved with the King of the United Kingdom, she was divorced, and the Anglican Church, the religion of the Crown, did not allow a marriage to people whose previous spouse was still alive.
5. Diana’s Story
With rare documentary images, the film “The Story of Diana”, shows how it was Lady Di before and after your marriage to Charles III. The documentary, which was released in 2021 as a tribute to Dianawho would have turned 60 at the time, portrays the difficulties of the royal relationship, and how it directly affected the reign of Elizabeth II. The production is available on Globoplay.
Source: Recreio
