Our Queen at War

Our Queen at War

Our Queen at War

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Our Queen at War

2020

0h 54m

7.0(4 votes)

Documentary

History

War

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Learn how the longest reigning monarch in British history was shaped by World War II. Princess Elizabeth’s experiences during the war mirrored those of the public and helped shape her into the Queen she is today.

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Phyllis Logan

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Phyllis Logan

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