CLEAN: Royal photographer opens Queen exhibition to mark jubilee

The video explores the various roles of the Queen as depicted through photographs, highlighting her journey from a young princess to a solemn monarch. It delves into Cecil Beaton's unique relationship with the monarchy, capturing royal portraits from the 1930s to 1979. The V&A's exhibition for the Diamond Jubilee in 2012 showcases highlights from Beaton's extensive archive. A personal reflection on attending the coronation adds a unique perspective to the historical narrative.

How is the Queen depicted in her early photographs?

• As a solemn figure

• As a mother

• As a monarch

• As a young princess

What was unique about Beaton's relationship with the monarchy?

• He was a member of the royal family

• He only photographed the Queen's coronation

• He photographed the House of Windsor for several decades

• He was the first to photograph the Queen

What significant event did the V&A's exhibition contribute to?

• The Royal Wedding

• The Queen's birthday

• The Queen's retirement

• The Diamond Jubilee

How many photographs and negatives are in Beaton's royal archive?

• 1,800

• 18,000

• 1,800,000

• 180,000

What rare experience does the speaker reflect on?

• Attending the Queen's wedding

• Being at the coronation

• Photographing the Queen

• Meeting the Queen