Channel 4 had special programming but then offered viewers a respite by airing a popular show, “Gogglebox,” which shows people watching TV, at 9 in the evening. ITV, like the BBC, reportedly also saw a large drop in viewers last Friday amid its many hours of Prince Philip coverage. Two commercial broadcasters took divergent approaches. The BBC said on the Thursday that the Duke of Edinburgh’s death “was a significant event which generated a lot of interest both nationally and internationally” and that the decision to alter the schedule was made with careful consideration, which “reflect the role the BBC plays as the national broadcaster, during moments of national significance.” Still, the broadcaster received so many online complaints that on Friday it set up a streamlined process - a dedicated online form - for people to register their disappointment about the extent of its coverage. But sadly the Queen is not expected to make an appearance for the film and is notably missing from the list of contributors in the documentary.Too little coverage of tributes to the duke and the BBC would have run the risk of not showing proper respect for his life. Prince Edward and Princess Anne are also expected to share stories of their father on screen. To which Prince Philip replied "Well, I’ve got to be alive for it, haven’t I?" And Prince Charles responded, "'I knew you’d say that!'" "We’re talking about your birthday! And whether there’s going to be reception," he repeated. "We’re talking about your birthday," Prince Charles told Philip, aware his father isn't a big birthday person. Prince Charles shared that they were discussing the Duke's 100th birthday. He also recalls the last conversation he had with his father which took place the day before his death on 9 April 2021.
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Royal fans can also expect appearances from Princess Beatrice (opens in new tab) and Princess Eugenie (opens in new tab), plus the Duchess of Cambridge.Īnecdotes will also be shared by the Queen and Prince Philip's children.įirst in line to the throne (opens in new tab), Prince Charles, appears on camera noting that "we were lucky to have him for nearly 100 years."
Princess Anne's daughter Zara Tindall also says, "You never really prepare yourself for losing him because he was always there." It opens with Prince William saying of Philip, "He's always been a huge presence behind everything we're done really." With Prince Harry adding, "What you see is what you got with my grandfather, he was unapologetically him." His grandsons, Prince William and Prince Harry both make cameos in the show's trailers. Several high profile members of The Royal Firm (opens in new tab) appear in the new Prince Philip BBC documentary. "With special access to the Queen’s private cine film collection, this documentary is an unrivalled portrait of a man with a unique place in royal history - by those who knew him best." Who appears in the royal documentary? "There are poignant recollections, plenty of humour and numerous fresh insights into the character and legacy of this royal pioneer," says the BBC of the Prince Philip programme. Plus his charitable work, which saw him act as patron, president and member of over 700 organisations. The programme will also explore Philip's Royal Navy career and his establishment of the successful Duke of Edinburgh awards. Documentary makers were given exclusive access to the rooms at Buckingham Palace and met with some of his closest staff members.
Royal fans will also be given a rare glimpse inside the Duke of Edinburgh's study, private office and library. However, his death in April subsequently changed the focus to that of a tribute to the Queen's husband.įor this reason, the show features interviews that were filmed before and after Philip passed. It includes interviews with several Royal Family members and friends sharing their most treasured memories and anecdotes of Philip.Īccording to the BBC, it was originally meant to mark his one hundredth birthday on June 10th (opens in new tab). The new Prince Philip documentary looks back on the late Duke's life.
What is the Prince Philip documentary about? Royal fans will also be able to catch up with it on BBC iPlayer (opens in new tab), once the show has aired.
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