The Queen: 70 Glorious Years

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In 1986, the Queen rewarded Sir David's work with a knighthood. But a year later, they reportedly clashed while working together for a BBC production. The Queen: 70 Glorious Years is just one of many books being released to celebrate The Queen's platinum jubilee, but this is the official souvenir publication from the Royal Collection Trust. A service will be held for the Queen at St Paul’s Cathedral, while she will also attend the Epsom Derby.

The film, called 'The Queen’s Green Planet’, featured a conversation between the Queen and the beloved nature broadcaster. The profits raised from the sale of this official range of commemorative items goes to the Royal Collection Trust. Narrated by Julie Walters, this warm and evocative programme is a reminder of how much the UK has evolved and developed during the Queen’s reign, and how we have all helped shape Britain. Speaking about how climate change will have an impact on the trees presented to the monarch over the next 50 years, the Queen ‒ who has planted over 1,500 trees all over the world ‒ quipped: “I won’t be here though." The Queen and family at her 1953 coronation. (Image credit: Getty) 'The Queen: 70 Glorious Years' release dateSir David was reportedly told off by the Queen during filming for a broadcast after he suggested she change costume. The Queen is also releasing her official book for her Platinum Jubilee, The Queen: 70 Glorious Years, which includes over 77 images chosen to represent The Queen’s reign. The book highlights the memorable events during Queen Elizabeth II's reign in photographs. These photographs are accompanied by quotes and context and, as such, takes you on a photographic journey of her 70-year reign. There are several sections: Early Life, Iconic Portraits, the Role of the Monarch, Travelling the Kingdom and the Commonwealth, the Day Job, Family and Milestones. The film, which only aired once in 1969 and was later pulled by the Queen, was the first time the royals had allowed cameras into their day-to-day life. All the profits from the sale of this official range of commemorative items goes to the Royal Collection Trust. The Trust is a registered charity, set up to oversee the conservation of the Royal Collection and make it accessible through exhibitions and educational projects. It receives no public funding.

Recalling her own experience, Lulu said: “I would literally have a bath in front of the fire in a zinc bath once a week. She said: “When I went to school the thing I looked forward to, when I was little, was the little tiny bottle of milk that they’d give you mid-morning. Platinum Jubilee beacons will also be lit throughout the UK, as well as in the capital city of every Commonwealth country. The naturalist had become "extremely upset" after the corporation aired the controversial documentary 'The Royal Family'. This new edition has been fully revised to cover the death and subsequent ceremonials of Queen Elizabeth II. Love of family, fondness for animals, a keen sense of humor, a staunch belief in the Commonwealth as a force for good in the world, and gratitude to all the people around the world who went out of their way to help their communities—these are among the themes that come across from this photographic journey through a remarkable life of duty and service.

Inside the royal family, there’s something approaching awe at the Queen’s achievements," says royal expert Andrew Morton. "Only they can truly appreciate what it’s like to occupy this unique public position. She is a one-off, irreplaceable. As Prince William once remarked of his grandmother, she’s been there, done that, got the T-shirt."

Unable to hide her annoyance, the Queen said: “Why do they go round and round when you want to talk?” The Royal Collection Trust has issued a range of china as well as Christmas decorations with just three months to go until the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s reign.June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. I am told by one lot that I have to wear something colourful so I can be seen in a crowd; and then you come along and tell me that I have to wear something pale and nondescript.” According to reports in 2018 from the Radio Times, the Queen replied: “There is no pleasing you people from the media. BEST think of it as an extended, though still inadequate, thank-you. A brief consideration will concede that the Queen has provided TV, starting with the Coronation, with its most spectacular and brilliant moments, not to mention constant material with which to fill up news bulletins and documentaries. So The Queen: 70 glorious years (BBC1, Sunday), marking the Platinum Jubilee of her accession, was the least they could offer in return. In Partnership with St Martin-in-the-Fields. This series of nine lectures is inspired by the words of Martin Luther during the Reformation. Distinguished speakers investigate those things in which we believe deeply – and for which we would be prepared to make a costly stand.