Name: Queen & Country
Released: 2012-07-02T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Trevor McDonald

TV Show · Documentary · Special Interest

In 2012 all eyes are on Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's second longest-reigning monarch, as England marks Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee. Veteran newsman Sir Trevor McDonald looks at the traditions and institutions surrounding the monarchy.

2012 · 50m

Starring Trevor McDonald

Director Alastair Layzell

EPISODE 1

London: Royal City

The tradition of the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace; the Horse Guards and the troops who guard the queen.

50m
EPISODE 2

Royal Visit

The Braemar Gathering in Scotland; Liverpool; 3-D footage of the queen from 1953.

49m
EPISODE 3

The Queen's Possessions

The queen's possessions include Westminster Abbey, the Chapels Royal, the Channel Islands, the Tower of London and the Royal Collection.

50m
EPISODE 4

Traveller

As head of the 16 realms that make up the Commonwealth, Queen Elizabeth tours Perth, Western Australia, before opening the Heads of Government Meeting.

51m