The music of Catherine Parr brought to life
Words written by Catherine Parr, Henry VIII’s last wife, is being performed to music for the first time in 470 years on Friday. Dr. David Skinner from Cambridge University found a fragmented score in...
View ArticleQueen Victoria’s Children Episode One on BBC Two Tonight
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert shared a passionate marriage. Behind closed doors, royal domestic life often seemed like a battlefield. In a 60-year family saga this new three-part series explores the...
View Article“I Am Henry”– Short Film Review
I was recently given the opportunity to watch the short film “I Am Henry”, created by Flying Dutchman Films. The 24-minute film features Henry VIII in a sort of limbo being confronted by both Anne...
View ArticleHenry VIII and his Six Wives presented by Suzannah Lipscomb and Dan Jones now...
Henry VIII and his Six Wives presented by Suzannah Lipscomb and Dan Jones is out now on DVD, in the UK at least. The four episodes were first broadcast on Channel 5 from April until May. So far there...
View ArticleJudi Dench set to portray Queen Victoria again
Judi Dench is set to make Queen Victoria come to life again in a new film about the monarch’s relationship with Abdul Karim, who worked for her. The current working title of the film is “Victoria and...
View ArticleThe Lost Tudor Princess By Alison Weir Book Review
Royal Tudor blood ran in her veins. Her mother was a queen, her father an earl, and she herself was the granddaughter, niece, cousin, and grandmother of monarchs. Lady Margaret Douglas, Countess of...
View ArticleNew TV series “Queens” set to air in 2017
Mary, Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I are set to appear in a new mini-series from RTVE, Spain’s public broadcaster. The series is a six-parter, which was partly filmed in Edinburgh and is in English to...
View ArticleFeud season two to focus on Prince Charles and Diana
This article titled “Feud season two to focus on Prince Charles and Princess Diana” was written by Jasper Jackson, for theguardian.com on Tuesday 28th February 2017 18.28 UTC The US TV network FX...
View ArticleOlivia Colman to portray Queen Anne in new film
Olivia Colman is set to portray Queen Anne of Great Britain in a new film called The Favourite. Olivia Colman previously portrayed royalty as Queen Elizabeth (The Queen Mother) in Hyde Park on Hudson...
View ArticleThe music of Catherine Parr brought to life
Words written by Catherine Parr, Henry VIII’s last wife, is being performed to music for the first time in 470 years on Friday. Dr. David Skinner from Cambridge University found a fragmented score in...
View ArticleThe First State Bed of Henry VII & Elizabeth of York Documentary
The First State Bed of Henry VII & Elizabeth of York from InHouseFilms on Vimeo. The post The First State Bed of Henry VII & Elizabeth of York Documentary appeared first on History of Royal...
View ArticleBBC Two releases trailer for “King Charles III”
Coming Wednesday 10 May to BBC Two The post BBC Two releases trailer for “King Charles III” appeared first on History of Royal Women.
View ArticleThe White Princess Episode 3 Preview
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View ArticleGame of Thrones spin-off series in the works, HBO confirms
This article titled “Game of Thrones spin-off series in the works, HBO confirms” was written by Guardian staff, for theguardian.com on Thursday 4th May 2017 20.03 UTC HBO has confirmed that a team of...
View ArticleA first look at Victoria & Abdul starring Judi Dench
History’s most unlikely friendship. Watch the exclusive trailer for #VictoriaAndAbdul, starring Academy Award winner Judi Dench pic.twitter.com/X7RvLVX3sA — Victoria and Abdul (@VictoriaAbdul) May...
View ArticleWhere to watch Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy
Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy is currently available on ITV player. This may be geo blocked, so you may have to use something like Hola to unblock it. Click here The post Where to watch Diana,...
View ArticleControversial Diana tapes filmed by voice coach to air on Channel 4 documentary
A new documentary to be shown on Channel 4 about Diana, Princess of Wales will feature controversial video tapes recorded by her voice coach, Peter Settelen. They have never been broadcast on British...
View ArticleA right royal helping of Diana programmes
Diana: Our Mother (ITV) United Kingdom – ITV 24 July – 9 pm United States – HBO 24 July – 10 pm ET Canada – CBC 23 August Austriala – Channel 7 30 July New Zealand – TV3 25 July – 8:30 pm Germany- ARD...
View ArticleControversial film on czar’s infidelity cleared for release in Russia
The Russian Culture Ministry announced that the film “Matilda” will begin screening from 25 October 2017, despite protests. “Matilda” stars German actor Lars Eidinger as Nicholas II and the film is...
View ArticleComing soon: Knightfall
At the end of 2017, the History Channel is set to premiere yet another awesome TV series. Knightfall is about the Knights Templar, who were once the most powerful and mysterious military order and they...
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