Elizabeth and Margaret: Love and Loyalty

— I enjoyed this newish, UK Channel 5 documentary. It's an interesting look at the complex relationship that existed between Queen Elizabeth II and her sister, Princess Margaret. Since most of the information I have about Princess Margaret comes from hazy childhood memories of tabloid stories and from “The Crown,” a bit more depth helps, not that I know how much of the film’s information is fact without bias. It does put both Princess Margaret and the Queen in a better light than would be the case if our American perspective is applied to a decidedly British institution and relationship, or when current standards are applied to past events. If you’re interested in this sort of thing, I think you’ll enjoy it. If not, it’s just more for those who love or hate the British monarchy. [Netflix streaming.]

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[2020. 88 min. Directed by Lucy Swigler, Stephanie Wessell. Featuring Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret, Christopher Warwick, Kate Williams, Hugo Vickers, Ingrid Seward, and Ed Owens.]