Radio Times: Review by:; Jane Rackham

This gushing hagiography, presented by Alan Titchmarsh, gives members of the royal family the chance to place Her Majesty on a very high pedestal indeed. Anne and Andrew describe how she made family life as normal as possible while William, who patently adores his grandmother, describes the emotional and practical support she gave him when he got married and reveals that she and Prince Philip are the first to laugh when a public event goes slightly wrong. Tucked away among the paeans of praise are real gems, including delightful home-movie footage and revealing letters.

About this programme

An intimate profile of the monarch, featuring contributions by the people closest to her, including Prince William, who describes her as `grandmother first, Queen second'. Also appearing are her children Prince Andrew and Princess Anne, who recall what it was like to grow up at Buckingham Palace with a mother who constantly had to juggle the twin pressures of family life and royal duty. Narrated by Alan Titchmarsh.