The Queen's Documentary Insights

The transcript describes the contrasting lives inside and outside Windsor Castle during a time of social change. To address public perception, the Queen's advisers planned a documentary to show the royal family as relatable. The documentary was a risk, but it aired in 1969, drawing 37 million viewers and temporarily boosting public support. However, the royal family disliked the exposure, and the film was later restricted from public viewing. The Queen learned that appearing too normal could be as problematic as being too different.

What was the main concern of the Queen's advisers regarding public perception?

• The Queen's health

• The royal family's expenses

• Losing public support and taxpayer funding

• The Queen's fashion choices

What was the purpose of the documentary about the Queen?

• To demonstrate the Queen's relatability to the public

• To highlight the Queen's political views

• To promote tourism in the UK

• To showcase the royal family's wealth

How did the Queen initially react to the documentary?

• She thought it was too short

• She wanted more music in it

• She loved every part of it

• She was critical of its length

What was unique about the preview clips released before the documentary's broadcast?

• They were in color

• They were in black and white

• They featured only the Queen

• They were silent

On what date was the documentary about the royal family broadcasted?

• September 1, 1969

• August 15, 1969

• July 4, 1969

• June 21, 1969

How many viewers watched the documentary when it was first broadcasted?

• 20 million

• 50 million

• 10 million

• 37 million

What was the royal family's reaction to the documentary after it aired?

• They were indifferent

• They wanted to make a sequel

• They hated it

• They were pleased with the public's reaction

What happened to the documentary after its initial broadcast?

• It was shown every year

• It was turned into a book

• It was banned from being shown again

• It was released on DVD

When were 90 seconds of the documentary footage released again?

• 2017

• 2000

• 2011

• 2015

What realization did the Queen and her advisers come to after the documentary?

• Being too normal was as risky as being too different

• The public loved seeing the royal family

• Documentaries are not effective

• They should make more films