A British documentary producer is searching for unseen footage of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip on the Isle of Wight as part of the largest global hunt for undiscovered film or photographs of the royal couple ever undertaken.
Emily Dalton is putting together 2 royal documentaries for a major UK broadcaster, and is seeking material created by the public to use in the programmes, set to air in 2021.
Emily says:
“The Queen and Prince Philip began the tradition of the Royal Walkabout; they wanted to meet ordinary members of the public and it’s testament to the affection we feel for them that so many of us film or photograph them wherever they go.
“Over the past 70 years imagine how much material has been generated that hasn’t been seen. I’m particularly interested in footage from places like the Isle of Wight because of the strong connection the Royal Family have with the area.
“Members of the Royal family regularly attend Cowes Week and Prince Philip, in particular, has a long-standing affinity with the event. This rekindles memories of happy times earlier in her reign as well as emphasizing a strong connection to the Isle of Wight. Therefore, there is a good chance that local people may have caught some of their own camera-footage of Her Majesty’s comings and goings during these visits over the years. These visits often draws the crowds, armed with video technology to capture an “I was there” moment”.
The documentaries will look back at the lives and work of the Queen and Prince Philip, with a definitive collection of archive footage including photos and film that viewers will have never seen before.
This is why Dalton is calling on anyone who possesses unseen footage – whether it’s old cine film or taken on a handycam or an iPhone – of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip – together or separately, from any era – to come forward. The network is willing to pay for the use of any footage used in the documentary.
If you think you’ve got something great for the programme, you can contact Emily at [email protected].
I hope this is not being kept for when the Queen or Duke is passed away. It would be wrong to make money out of their deaths. They are the only stable thing we have left in this country.
Be most careful about giving away too much footage too cheaply, for although I hope it is not for a long long time when this marvellous couple do pass away, the clamour for unseen footage will force the price up greatly.
So don’t accept the first offer, nor the second imo.
They ‘may’ be keeping it for the ‘same’ reason. Trust no one where cash is concerned.
If it has their pervert son in it, best keep it to your self.