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Published 21:06 IST, November 18th 2019

The Crown: Some of the popular movies that showed life in the royal family

The Crown has been popular ever since its release on Netflix, here are some of the movies that showed the life inside the British royalty, read to know more.

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The British monarchy and royal lifestyle has always fascinated everybody. The popular Netflix series The Crown is one such show that gives the audience an inside view into the royal lifestyle of the queen and her subjects. However, there are several other shows and movies that have portrayed the royal lifestyle impeccably well.

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Victoria & Abdul

This 2017 film which was directed by Stephen Frears, and provided a marvellous insight into the life of Queen Victoria. The movie is based on a book titled Victoria & Abdul, which was written by Shrabani Basu. The movie is about a man from India named Abdul, who travels to present the Queen with a gift. This leads to an unlikely friendship between them. The film displays the royal mannerisms and provides spectacular insight into the royal life.

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The Queen

The Queen is a historical drama that speaks about the death of Princess Diana and how Queen Elizabeth ll deals with it. The film was highly admired by the critics and the actress, Helen Mirren went on to win the Oscar for her role in the film. The film shows the intricate working of the royal family and the functioning of the monarchy.

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The King's Speech

The movie was based on King George VI and his struggles with his stammering problem. He hires a speech therapist who makes him worthy to deliver a speech, in order to lead his country through World War ll. The movie displays the various ways the royal family functioned during the time of war.

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King Charles lll

After the untimely death of his mother, Prince Charles becomes the heir to the throne. King Charles lll is faced with many difficulties and goes through chaos, both on the political front. A conflict arises when he refuses to sign a controversial bill. The movie has displayed some of the most detailed depictions of the inner workings of the Royal family.

20:07 IST, November 18th 2019