Queen Elizabeth II documentary to feature Sir David Attenborough and Barack Obama

Lewis Henderson

By Lewis Henderson


Published: 30/03/2026

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The film will look back on the last 100 years in Britain since the late Queen's birth

An upcoming Queen Elizabeth II documentary will feature Sir David Attenborough and Barack Obama, looking into the life and legacy of Her Majesty.

The hour-long film will mark what would have been the late Queen's 100th birthday and look at the changes Britain has undergone over the past century since her birth.


Actress Dame Helen Mirren, Dame Sheila Hancock and Queen Camilla will also contribute to the piece, offering their personal memories of her.

Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022, aged 96 and was the nation's longest-reigning monarch, serving as head of state for more than 70 years.

Queen Elizabeth II, Barack Obama, Sir David AttenboroughThe late Queen's documentary will feature Barack Obama and Sir David Attenborough | PA/GETTY

The hour-long BBC film will look at all the different periods the Queen lived through, ranging from the Blitz to the 2012 Olympics, noting how she was a key factor of stability.

Catherine Catton, head of factual entertainment and events, said: "Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our Century explores the life of her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II through the lens of a century of change and offers an important reflection on how modern Britain has been shaped."

Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our Century will air on BBC One and iPlayer, with details of the schedule to be announced.

Celebrated British heritage brands will also unveil special capsule collections commemorating what would have been the late monarch's 100th birthday.

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Queen Elizabeth II would have been 100 this year

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The commemorative ranges feature a distinctive holly-green tartan check, drawing inspiration from the Scottish Highlands landscapes so cherished by the late monarch.

Working alongside the Royal Collection Trust, which is preparing a major exhibition exploring the late Queen's fashion legacy, several firms long associated with Her Majesty have participated in the tribute.

Among the participating brands are Fulton umbrellas, Burberry, Dents gloves, and Corgi socks, each contributing pieces that celebrate the Queen's enduring influence on British style.

These transparent umbrellas were meticulously designed with coloured trims coordinated to complement her famously vibrant ensembles, spanning hues from vivid pink to bright green and lilac.

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Celebrated British heritage brands will also unveil special capsule collections commemorating the late monarch

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The company received a royal warrant from the Queen Mother in 1993, followed by one from Elizabeth II herself in 2007.

To honour her memory, Fulton has now introduced two new designs: a clear umbrella featuring the holly-green tartan trim and a fully tartan version.

Burberry, which received its Royal Warrant from the Queen in 1955, has contributed several pieces to the commemorative range.

The British fashion house's offerings include a cashmere scarf, a long gabardine car coat, and a silk twill scarf bearing a hand-painted illustration of Balmoral Castle, the Queen's beloved Scottish residence.

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The brand has also produced a gold-plated corgi brooch, paying tribute to her lifelong devotion to the breed.

A Burberry riding cape and silk scarf favoured by the late monarch will feature in the forthcoming Buckingham Palace exhibition.

Titled Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style, the showcase opens on April 10 and will display approximately 200 items, with roughly half appearing publicly for the first time.

The exhibition will present both her practical off-duty wardrobe and her celebrated public attire, including iconic headscarves, riding clothes, elaborate hats, and evening gowns.