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George VI

New movie presents new spin on Franklin Roosevelt’s personal life

Arts, Culture & Media

Franklin Delano Roosevelt is often remembered as the American President who stopped Adolf Hitler’s march across Europe. In a new movie, Hyde Park on Hudson, film writer Richard Nelson tells the story of a pivotal weekend in Roosevelet’s presidency — and presents the man in a new light.

In tough economy, London Olympics share common bond with 1948 games

Colin Firth turns a king common in ‘The King’s Speech’

Arts, Culture & Media

Scandals, State Dinners and the Real Story Behind ‘Hyde Park on Hudson’

Reflecting on London 1948: The Austerity Olympics

Arts, Culture & Media

Celebrating 60 Years of Queen Elizabeth II

Conflict & Justice

As the Queen celebrates 60 years on the throne, The World’s Alex Gallafent looks back at the circumstances in which Princess Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth II.

The World

Colin Firth on ‘The King’s Speech’

Arts, Culture & Media

We speak with Colin Firth about his latest film, ?The King’s Speech,? which centers on Queen Elizabeth’s father, King George VI. Firth plays Albert George, unexpectedly forced to take the throne after the death of his father and abdication of his older brother. As World War II looms, George must overcome his lifelong stuttering problem […]

Insights from the Grandson of the Real King’s Speech Therapist

This Sunday all eyes in the movie-watching world will be focused on “The King’s Speech.” With twelve Oscar nods, it’s the most nominated film of the year. Inspired by the real story of King George VI and his speech therapist Lionel Logue, the film celebrates their friendship, and the unorthodox means Logue enlists to help […]