The Diamond Queen (2012– )

A landmark documentary series to mark the 60th year of HM Queen Elizabeth II's reign, filmed over a year and a half.

Stars:

Andrew Marr, Princess Eugenie, Princess Anne

Cast

Series cast summary:
Andrew Marr	...	Himself - Presenter (3 episodes, 2012)
Princess Eugenie	...	Herself (3 episodes, 2012)
Princess Anne	...	Herself (3 episodes, 2012)
Prince William Windsor	...	Himself (3 episodes, 2012)
Prince Harry Windsor	...	Himself (3 episodes, 2012)
Edward Wessex	...	Himself (3 episodes, 2012)
Princess Beatrice	...	Herself (3 episodes, 2012)
John Major	...	Himself - Prime Minister 1990-1997 (3 episodes, 2012)
Prince Andrew	...	Himself (3 episodes, 2012)
Peter Hennessy	...	Himself - Historian (3 episodes, 2012)
Tony Blair	...	Himself - Prime Minister 1997-2007 (3 episodes, 2012)
David Cameron	...	Himself - Prime Minister (3 episodes, 2012)
Gus O'Donnell	...	Himself - Cabinet Secretary 2005-2011 (3 episodes, 2012)
Mary Francis	...	Herself - Deputy Private Secretary to The Queen 1996-1999 (3 episodes, 2012)
Arthur Edwards	...	Himself - The Sun, Royal Photographer (2 episodes, 2012)
Robert Lacey	...	Himself - Author and Historian (2 episodes, 2012)
Rowan Williams	...	Himself - Archbishop of Canterbury (2 episodes, 2012)
William Hague	...	Himself - Foreign Secretary (2 episodes, 2012)
David Cannadine	...	Himself - Historian (2 episodes, 2012)
Douglas Hurd	...	Himself - Foreign Secretary 1989-1995 (2 episodes, 2012)
Zara Phillips	...	Herself (2 episodes, 2012)
Peter Phillips	...	Himself (2 episodes, 2012)

Storyline

BBC political and royal events commentator 'Andrew Marr' examines the life and role of the present British monarch at the occasion of the diamond jubilee, 60 years after her father's death put her on the throne of most Commonwealth nations. He examines how monarchy is a matter of (at least apparent) tradition and (preferably smooth, often unnoticed) change, to balance a heritage since the feudal age and the demands of the modern media age.

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Plot Keywords:

windsor castle | garden party | westminster abbey london | royal marriage | ballet | 

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 February 2012 (UK)

Also Known As:

A gyémántkirálynő

Filming Locations:

Australia

Box Office

Budget:

£750,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

59 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

User Reviews

A Peak and a Praise

Andrew Marr's 'The Diamond Queen' is entertaining, but its hardly a documentary, and even less an examination like he claims. I'm a Finn, and for someone with no emotional or personal investment in the Queen what so ever, I found this series reeking like a prolonged promotional video for the British monarchy. I think there's nothing wrong with that, as long as people understand it and can then choose whether to watch it or not.

Like presented in the plot summary above, Marr tailed the Queen for little over a year around the world. He had virtually unlimited access to the royalty, politicians and other insiders. The series features multiple interviews with different protagonists around the Queen. Everybody praises her without exception. All criticism and objective studying of the monarchs and their actions throughout history are absent.

I liked the show because it gave a peak to the public day to day life of the Queen. On the other hand I was disappointed for the absence of questions and objective criticism from Brits who oppose the monarchy. I recommend the show to those who either like her or have at least neutral views on the matter.