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Royalty and the Reich


Royalty and the Reich
Eddie Ford reviews Channel 4 s Queen Elizabeth and the spy in the palace , directed by Andy Webb
This documentary might not have revealed anything radically new, let alone provided solid or incontrovertible proof for its main contentions. But it certainly told the story with some verve and panache, helped by plenty of fascinating archive footage and photos - some of which I had never seen before. Therefore it is worth watching, especially if you are not particularly familiar with the subject matter.
The spy in question is Anthony Blunt, third cousin to the Queen Mother. He spent most of his early life in France, and his mother had been close friends with Mary of Teck, wife of King George V. In fact, Blunt’s family were dressed in her “cast-off” clothes, as we discovered during the programme. He was also director of the Courtauld Institute, Surveyor of the Queen’s Pictures and an acknowledged expert on the art of Nicolas Poussin. In other ....

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Queen Elizabeth and the Spy in the Palace, review: a potted history of royal espionage


3/5
Despite its claims this Channel 4 documentary offered nothing new, but it was a worthy overview of a fascinating subject
4 April 2021 • 9:59pm
The Queen s art historian Anthony Blunt was uncovered as a Soviet spy
Credit: Hulton Archive/Aubrey Hart
Channel 4 has a habit of suggesting that its royal documentaries are uncovering secrets hidden in the archives. In fact, they are highlighting secrets that authors have already dug out of the archives. It’s an unnecessary embellishment - why not simply say you’re presenting a potted history of a fascinating subject?
Queen Elizabeth and the Spy in the Palace told the story of Anthony Blunt, which will never cease to be fascinating. Cambridge-educated art historian, third cousin of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Surveyor of the King’s Pictures, and Soviet spy. ....

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Soul searching: Targeted absolute return must look deep into itself for any chance of revival


Investment Week is hosting its Global Emerging Markets Briefing at a pivotal time for investors as they start to position for the recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, although risks remain.
During this interactive briefing, we will hear from a number of global emerging market managers about their response to the extraordinary events of the past year and their outlook for the rest of the year and beyond.
The managers will identify where they are seeing the biggest opportunities and risks at the moment in emerging markets and explain the role their strategies could play in client portfolios.
Attendees will also get the chance to network with peers, quiz our speakers, as well as benefit from CPD points ....

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