THE WINDSORS: A ROYAL FAMILY

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• Release Year: 1994
• Genre: Documentary
• Plot: A revealing look at four generations of Windsors.; ; Behind the pomp and pageantry of royalty is a family as compelling as it is renowned. This four-hour presentation is one of the most in-depth looks at Britain's royal family ever assembled. Spanning four generations - from the early 1900s an the reign of King George V, through Diana's tragic death and a new millennium - The Windsor: A Royal Family is a mesmerizing retrospective highlighted by rare footage and revealing interviews with royal family members, friends, aides, historians, royal watchers, and others with intimate knowledge of the Windsors.; ; Explore the separation and divorce of Charles and Diana and see clips of Diana's tell-all interview on British TV; Listen to the passionate conversations between Charles and 'true love' Camilla Parker-Bowles.; See a rare 1970 interview with former King Edward VIII as he shares his personal thoughts about his abdication.; Learn why the royal family adopted the name 'Windsor' to mask their non-British heritage; See how charming Prince William could be the family's brightest hope for the future.; Hear Peter Townsend talk for the first time about circumstances surrounding his dashed marriage to Princess Margaret; ; Go beneath the crown, behind the spectacle, and beyond the headlines to explore the majesty and mystery of a 1000-year-old monarchy.
• Cast: Annie Fienburgh
• Director: Annie Fienburgh
• Runtime: 4:00
• Company: WGBH Boston Video
• Media Format: movie