All the king's men: the 10 most beautiful movies about the British monarchy

The film industry was fascinated by the Royal family for decades, and Directors to this day I continue to tell the history of the British monarchy on the big and small screens.

No matter you love these people and consider them to be the existence of a relic of the past, worried about Megan Markle or side of Elizabeth II, history of the English crown somehow bring an exciting movie drama and the seductive grace.

In connection with the latest events, when the Queen was back on the front pages of leading publications, we decided to recall some of the movies that open doors of Buckingham Palace and veil Royal history.

Two of the most formidable women of British history was found in the drama 2018 from Josie Rourke starring two of the most promising stars of our time – saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie.

The film shows the Northern rebellion of 1569, when the Catholic nobility, led by Mary, Queen of Scotland, tried to overthrow Queen Elizabeth I, which eventually beheaded his cousin.

The film occasionally loses the historical facts, but as an exciting costume drama of Royal intrigue deserves the attention of viewers.

In 1998, cate Blanchett played Elizabeth I and embodied the image of a decisive leader on the screen.

The biographical drama tells the story of the first years of the reign of the English Queen, when advisers pressured young woman who had to sacrifice their freedom for the sake of unity and greatness of England. After the release of the film, Blanchett won international recognition and has earned a reputation as one of the most talented Actresses of her generation.

She returned to the role in the continuation of the film "Elizabeth: the Golden age", which focuses on the later period of the reign of Elizabeth, when the Queen of England is opposed to the Spain, led by king Philip.

Famous drama 1994, adapted by Alan Bennett in his own play about the deteriorating mental health of king George III, which in turn provoked the Regency crisis of 1788.

Thanks to its brilliant game of Nigel Hawthorne was able to bring to this role manic energy and vulnerable unprotected side of the monarch. It is not surprising that in 1995, the film received a BAFTA award for best British film and an Oscar for the best scenery.

If you want to look at the early reign of Queen Victoria and her marriage to Prince albert, you should pay attention to the 2009 film, written by Julian Velloza, the Creator of "Downton Abbey".

The film focuses on a young monarchie in the first days after her accession to the throne. While others seek to influence it for their own political gain, Victoria is forced to balance between the duties to the crown and their personal desires.

Emily blunt image of the greatest Queen in England's history demonstrates the vitality of a young girl who has become the personification of a century and a symbol of its era.

Actress Judi Dench was nominated for an Oscar for best actress in "Her Majesty, Mrs. brown", where she played Queen Victoria, and two decades later he returned to this role in the next film by Stephen Frears about the Royal family.

The picture is centered around a strong friendship Victoria with her Indian subjects Abdul Karim. The Queen, experiencing loneliness in later life, finds great comfort in dealing with the Indian waiter who was very influential person at the court.

This touching story sheds light on a less known side of the Board of the Victoria and once again demonstrates the unrivalled acting talent Judi Dench.

A romantic drama from the pop singer Madonna told the audience about the controversial links between lovers king Edward VIII and twice divorced American Wallis Simpson.

The film covers the entire process of the relationship of the couple before the abdication of the king, when not only the UK, but the whole world is fascinated followed the developments straight from the Palace.

The stunning love story not only divided people into those who support the selection of the monarch, and those who despise Simpson, but was a turning point in the history of the English crown, which eventually permanently decided the fate of the younger brother Edward and his niece, the current Queen Elizabeth.

Father of the now ruling Queen, king George VI, is Central in this award-winning film. Colin Firth has played the monarch, who originally was not supposed to take the throne, but by the will of fate turned out to be the center of attention after the surprise abdication of his older brother.

George fell unprecedented responsibility, which he did not manage to prepare properly. On the eve of war with Nazi Germany, the king is trying to overcome his speech impediment with the help of an Australian speech therapist played by Geoffrey rush, to be for his people an example of resilience in the face of adversity struck.

Historical drama Tom Hooper received four awards of the award "Oscar", including best film and best actor.

The popularity of movies about the British monarchy largely depends on how the Director is able to show an unattainable and distant figures as ordinary people are capable of experiencing the same as you and me.

So, Julian Jarrold turned to history, which, it seems, was born for a cinematic interpretation. Sarah Gadon plays a young Princess Elizabeth, who with her sister Margaret decides one night to stay at Buckingham Palace in order to participate in the celebration of Victory Day in 1945.

Interestingly, the film is based on real events – the Princess did indeed take part in the festivities on the night of 8 to 9 may. However, the "London vacation" deviates from the official version of events, creating a charming romantic tale that happened to royalty.

Biographical film of Oliver Herbages, whose script is based on Kate Snell's book "Diana: her last love", depicts the events of the last two years of life of the Princess of Wales.

Diana performed by Naomi watts's going through a divorce with Prince Charles and strikes up a relationship with so-called "love of her life" - surgeon Hantom Khan.

Despite the critical response to the picture, Diana is able to illustrate important years of lady Di and reveal her person with different sides.

After the premiere of the film by Stephen Frears many thought that Helen Mirren was born for this majestic role.

Drama 2005, taken on the scenario of the Creator of the series "the Crown" by Peter Morgan, featuring the reaction of the British Royal family on the death of Princess Diana in 1997. Queen is one of the most difficult periods in my life when the whole world is talking about the death of lady Di, Buckingham Palace needs to cope with the tragic death of the mother of the future king.

Mirren has not only won the award "Oscar" for best actress, but was also invited to the dinner in the Palace at the request of the Queen.