LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

40th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II reign

Genre

News report; Vox pop; Speech

TX Date

1 Jun 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:03:57

Description

Report to mark the 40th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and changes to her role over the years with commentary during her coronation in 1953 and wireless speech later in the day; vox pop with public on her Silver Jubilee in1977; speaking on her family life; annus horribilus quote on the year 1992 where her sons’ failed marriages and Windsor Castle fire hit the headlines; Prime Minister John Major announcing the Queen is to pay taxes. Tanya Hines reports.

Contributors

Queen Elizabeth II; John Major

Keywords

Fires; Queen Elizabeth II; Children (family); Monarchy; Royal family; Royalty; Coronation of Elizabeth II (1953); Jubilees; Windsor Castle; Anniversaries

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