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LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 02: Queen Elizabeth II watches from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade the Trooping the Colour parade on June 2, 2022 in London, England. Trooping The Colour, also known as The Queen's Birthday Parade, is a military ceremony performed by regiments of the British Army that has taken place since the mid-17th century. It marks the official birthday of the British Sovereign. This year, from June 2 to June 5, 2022, there is the added celebration of the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II in the UK and Commonwealth to mark the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne on 6 February 1952. (Photo by Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

A star-studded list will recall their time with Queen Elizabeth(Image: WPA Pool, Getty Images)

Actress Dame Helen Mirren, former US president Barack Obama and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough will feature in a new documentary about the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.

The one-hour BBC One film, Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our Century, will mark what would have been the late Queen’s 100th birthday and recount a century of change and transformation in Britain and beyond through her life.

Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022 aged 96 and was the nation’s longest-reigning monarch, serving as head of state for more than 70 years.

From the Blitz to the 2012 London Olympics, she lived through and witnessed a number of changes across the world, and for some became a symbol of stability.

The Queen hosting former US President Barack Obama at a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace in 2011

Barack Obama will appear in the documentary(Image: rota/Anwar Hussein/Getty Images)

The documentary will be told through a blend of archive footage and new interviews, including contributions from Dame Helen, Mr Obama and Sir David, and actress Dame Sheila Hancock and Queen Camilla – who will offer a number of personal memories of her.

Sir David Attenborough with Queen Elizabeth II

Sir David Attenborough is set to appear too(Image: Getty Images )

Catherine Catton, head of factual entertainment and events, said: “Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our Century explores the life of her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II through the lens of a century of change and offers an important reflection on how modern Britain has been shaped.”

Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our Century will air on BBC One and iPlayer with transmission details to be announced.

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