The Royal Film Performance : A Celebration

Celebrating eighty years of Royal Film Performances, mixing Royal elegance with celebrity glamour and showcasing the pinnacle of film arts. For nearly eight decades, the Royal Family has been gracing the red carpet to see the most eagerly anticipated film of the year. Since 1946, the Royal Film Performance has been an annual highlight of the entertainment social calendar, where cinema's most famous icons have come face to face with royalty. With authors Gareth Owen and Robert Sellers, dive into the glitz, glamour and regal encounters of each Royal Film Performance, the memorable moments and the fascinating stories. From Marilyn Monroe's nervous encounter with Queen Elizabeth II to the cheeky remarks of Jayne Mansfield, witness the intersection of cinema's luminaries and royalty. Inside The Royal Film Performance: A Celebration: Lavishly illustrated with colour and black-and-white photographs and illustrations Photographs of celebrities such as Diana Dors, Meryl Streep, and Ian McKellen, and royalty such as Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III and Princess DianaA full history of the Royal Film Performance, from its origins to todayCovers the history of every performance, including such hits as Gladiator II, James Bond movie Spectre and Chariots of Fire As the curtain rises on this cinematic celebration, The Royal Film Performance: A Celebration pays homage to the stars, the royals and the unsung heroes of the industry, sure to delight fans of the Royal Family and cinema aficionados alike.