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40th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II reign

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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