'Who is this? Minor royals?' When top TV channels failed to recognise Liz Truss, Australian PM at Queen's funeral

Helen Mirren's acting career is as regal as they come; she has played several queens, including Elizabeth II on several occasions. The director of the film Stephen Frears is famous for depicting real-life stories. The most well-known example was in this 2006 biography, for which Mirren earned the Academy Award for Best Actress.

Streaming giant Netflix produced ‘The Royal House of Windsor’ in 2017. The docuseries traces the life of the British royal family over the last 100 years with highlights on power struggles, politics and more. The documentary which has six episodes is directed by Mark Petrie. The documentary received critical acclaim, however, many viewers and critics also panned it by calling it a ‘yet another reiteration of history’.

‘The Crown’ is one of the most popular shows on Netflix. The historical drama series traces the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and the events that shook the royal family. The series was among the most watched shows in 2020 when the world underwent a lockdown owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. The four-season-long series spans more or less Elizabeth's whole life, and was the subject of a media frenzy last season, with critics claiming that it veered dangerously from historical reality. Nonetheless, as far as royal dramas go, this is a winner — clever, glitzy, and far more astute than it could have been.

The show is directed by Stephen Daldry, Philip Martin, Julian Jarrold, and Benjamin Caron. Peter Morgan wrote the screenplay of ‘The Crown’. Morgan, who envisioned the Queen’s private life, has a long history of writing plays, television shows, and films about real-life heroes who are brought low by catastrophic flaws and this is evident from the show that portrays political chaos and the beginning of a new era. Apart from the historical accuracy, the show has been praised for its nuanced performances by acclaimed actors such as Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Josh O’Connor, Emma Corrin, and Emerald Fennell. The fifth season of the popular show is set to be aired in November.

Another Netflix original film focuses on the life of the late Prince Philip. While the film principally focuses on the life of Prince Philip, it also depicts the life and times of the Queen. The show was popular among the fans of the Royal family and those who wanted to know more about Prince Philip who the Queen had termed her ‘constant strength’. The film was released after the death of one on April 9, 2021. The film helmed by Adrian Munsey and Vance Goodwin was hailed for its intimate portrayal of the politics in the UK.

The British sitcom released in 2016 is considered to be one of the most outrageous shows about the royal family. The show which ran for three seasons is currently available on Netflix. It was produced by George Jeffrie and Bert Tyler-Moore and directed by Adam Miller. The series is a humorous take on every imperfection in the monarchy, be it the out-of-date social hegemony or Prince Andrew and the Queen beginning to face challenges in the kingdom when the marriage of Prince Diana starts to fall.

It is one of the famous documentaries about Queen Elizabeth directed by Jamie Muir with the help of Keeley Hawes. The documentary was aired on BBC on January 14, 2018, a year after the 65th anniversary of the Queen being on the throne. The ceremony took place at the age of 27 in 1953. Following the death of her father the year before, she was crowned in Westminster Abbey the following year. The coronation ceremony was broadcasted live on television for the first time in history. Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that this would help catapult the royal family into the hearts and homes of people all around the world.

Queen Elizabeth II, will be laid to rest on Monday afternoon with a full state funeral at Westminster Abbey. In attendance will be world leaders. Britain has been in a state of collective mourning with citizens lining up across London to pay their last respects to the longest-serving British monarch. As requested by the Queen’s successor, her son King Charles III, the public mourning period will continue across the country for a week after the funeral. (Image: Reuters)

The Queen's state funeral will be held at Westminster Abbey and will begin at 3:300 PM (IST). Later in the evening, in a private family service, she will be buried with her late husband Prince Philip who passed away in April 2021, in a small chapel-King George VI Memorial Chapel - inside the St George's Chapel. (Image: AP)

Westminster Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066 and the final resting place of 17 British monarchs. It has also been the site of about 16 royal weddings, including that of the Queen and the late Prince Philip in 1947. (Image: Twitter/@RoyalFamily)

Founded by King Edward III in 1475, St George’s Chapel became the chosen burial place for the royal family in the 19th century. Constructed in 1969, the Queen will be buried in the King George VI Memorial Chapel. She will be laid to rest along with her father King George VI, mother Queen Elizabeth & sister Margaret. Following Elizabeth II’s burial, mortal remains of Prince Philip will also be moved there. (Image: AP)

Did you know that the Queen’s coffin, which is made of English oak, was crafted over three decades ago? According to a report published in The Times , the coffin is lined with lead so that it can preserve the mortal remains. The lead will keep the moisture out by making the coffin completely airtight. This same technique was also used in Prince Philip’s casket. (Image: Twitter/@RoyalFamily)

Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is adorned with many interesting objects and symbols. The monarch’s personal flag, the Royal Standard flag, Orb and Sceptre, both of which are part of the royal family’s crown jewels. (Image: AP)

The funeral is expected to become one of the most-watched events in recent history on television and streaming services. Over 2000 guests - including political dignitaries and diplomats from across the world - will be showing solidarity with Prince Charles. Apart from European royalty, world leaders including Indian President Droupadi Murmu, US President Joe Biden, NZ PM Jacinda Arden and China's Vice President will attend the state funeral and offer their condolences. (Image: Twitter/@RoyalFamily)

With world leaders thronging London, security has been upped in the capital. Over 5,949 military personnel, 10,000 police officers have been roped in to protect the 2000 visiting dignitaries. Almost 22 miles of barriers have been erected, the Secret Service will work in sync with London's Metropolitan Police. (Image: AP)

According to the New York Post, protecting Queen Elizabeth’s funeral will be the most expensive single-day operation in the history of the UK. It will cost over USD 7.5 million. (Image: Twitter/@RoyalFamily)