{"id":179194,"date":"2026-03-29T23:26:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T23:26:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/179194\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T23:26:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T23:26:24","slug":"queen-elizabeth-ii-documentary-to-feature-sir-david-attenborough-and-barack-obama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/179194\/","title":{"rendered":"Queen Elizabeth II documentary to feature Sir David Attenborough and Barack Obama"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\">An upcoming Queen Elizabeth II documentary will feature Sir David Attenborough and Barack Obama, looking into the life and legacy of Her Majesty.<\/p>\n<p>The hour-long film will mark what would have been the late Queen&#8217;s 100th birthday and look at the changes Britain has undergone over the past century since her birth.<\/p>\n<p>Actress Dame Helen Mirren, Dame Sheila Hancock and Queen Camilla will also contribute to the piece, offering their personal memories of her.<\/p>\n<p>Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022, aged 96 and was the nation&#8217;s longest-reigning monarch, serving as head of state for more than 70 years.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"101da\" data-rm-shortcode-id=\"0a8e4988eb396468ad6b3e9d017a292f\" data-rm-shortcode-name=\"rebelmouse-image\" class=\"rm-shortcode rm-lazyloadable-image \" lazy-loadable=\"true\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201920%201080'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-runner-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/queen-elizabeth-ii-barack-obama-sir-david-attenborough.png\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Queen Elizabeth II, Barack Obama, Sir David Attenborough\"\/>The late Queen&#8217;s documentary will feature Barack Obama and Sir David Attenborough | PA\/GETTY<\/p>\n<p>The hour-long BBC film will look at all the different periods the Queen lived through, ranging from the Blitz to the 2012 Olympics, noting how she was a key factor of stability.<\/p>\n<p>Catherine Catton, head of factual entertainment and events, said: &#8220;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.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our Century will air on BBC One and iPlayer, with details of the schedule to be announced.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbnews.com\/royal\/queen-elizabeth-ii-heritage-brands-centenary-celebration\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Celebrated British heritage brands<\/a> will also unveil special capsule collections commemorating what would have been the late monarch&#8217;s 100th birthday.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"ca6e8\" data-rm-shortcode-id=\"9ce8a7e6fad72f76ede3d885326ab1f8\" data-rm-shortcode-name=\"rebelmouse-image\" class=\"rm-shortcode rm-lazyloadable-image \" lazy-loadable=\"true\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%204620%203080'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-runner-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1774826784_574_queen-elizabeth-ii.jpg\" width=\"4620\" height=\"3080\" alt=\"Queen Elizabeth II\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Queen Elizabeth II would have been 100 this year<\/p>\n<p> | GETTY<\/p>\n<p>The commemorative ranges feature a distinctive holly-green tartan check, drawing inspiration from the Scottish Highlands landscapes so cherished by the late monarch.<\/p>\n<p>Working alongside the Royal Collection Trust, which is preparing a major exhibition exploring the late Queen&#8217;s fashion legacy, several firms long associated with Her Majesty have participated in the tribute.<\/p>\n<p>Among the participating brands are Fulton umbrellas, Burberry, Dents gloves, and Corgi socks, each contributing pieces that celebrate the Queen&#8217;s enduring influence on British style.<\/p>\n<p>These transparent umbrellas were meticulously designed with coloured trims coordinated to complement her famously vibrant ensembles, spanning hues from vivid pink to bright green and lilac.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"1adc8\" data-rm-shortcode-id=\"c3307f0711bc2aed4988ba516678e7e1\" data-rm-shortcode-name=\"rebelmouse-image\" class=\"rm-shortcode rm-lazyloadable-image \" lazy-loadable=\"true\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%205568%203712'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-runner-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1774826784_412_queen-elizabeth-ii.jpg\" width=\"5568\" height=\"3712\" alt=\"Queen Elizabeth II\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Celebrated British heritage brands will also unveil special capsule collections commemorating the late monarch<\/p>\n<p> | GETTY<\/p>\n<p>The company received a royal warrant from the Queen Mother in 1993, followed by one from Elizabeth II herself in 2007.<\/p>\n<p>To honour her memory, Fulton has now introduced two new designs: a clear umbrella featuring the holly-green tartan trim and a fully tartan version.<\/p>\n<p>Burberry, which received its Royal Warrant from the Queen in 1955, has contributed several pieces to the commemorative range.<\/p>\n<p>The British fashion house&#8217;s offerings include a cashmere scarf, a long gabardine car coat, and a silk twill scarf bearing a hand-painted illustration of Balmoral Castle, the Queen&#8217;s beloved Scottish residence.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"13838\" data-rm-shortcode-id=\"f95ab555c66b5fc1228f4dff025e6220\" data-rm-shortcode-name=\"rebelmouse-image\" class=\"rm-shortcode rm-lazyloadable-image \" lazy-loadable=\"true\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%202108%201550'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" 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