The Lost Prince (2005)

Interesting DVD--not the usual story!

I was intrigued by this DVD because it tells a story not often written about. This child prince, the little-discussed brother of Edward VIII and George VI, had a sad and sheltered life. This is an interesting look into the childhoods of these monarchs. June 18, 2008

The Lost Prince

Upon receiving this DVD - The Lost Prince, I settled down to watch it for about the fifth time. I never get tired of it as it is a wonderful story even though quite sad. The performances by all the actors is of the highest standard as they play the parts of characters that actually lived. From a historical point of view the movie creates an atmosphere of how I would imagine times were back in the early 20th century. December 4, 2007

Historically fascinating.

It really grabbed my attention. I particularly liked the nanny's performance, she's a great actress. A great historical drama. November 24, 2007

Sad story about Prince John... George V youngest Son and Child.......Wonderfully made Production!!

I have yet to buy this DVD however,I caught this two part production this past February on the ABC Channel in Australia. This is a true story about Prince John, King George V son (the current Queen's Uncle) who had Epilepsy and at the time they believed Prince John had Asperger syndrome which is a condition on the autistic spectrum.
The movie tells about his condition and his faithful nanny Charlotte Bill, known in the family as "Lalla." The production has other historical facts in the movie. Tells why and how the royal family changed from the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha to the House of Windsor during WWI. Also captures how WWI began and the execution of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and his family in 1918.
This is a moving and heart touching production that will bring a tear to your eye.
If you are at all interested in the royals and/or just like historical production you will enjoy this movie. It is also a family friendly production. Enjoyed by all ages alike. July 10, 2007

A Prince of Valor and a Nanny of Honor

I loved this film. The depiction of the young Prince John was historically as well as clinically accurate. He was an epilectic child and certainly showed signs of genuine Aspergers Syndrome. The touching relationship between the prince and his beloved Nanny Lalla Bill was extraordinary. This was a woman who devoted her entire being to the care and love and education of this young boy. She quickly realized his penchant for music and nurtured it in a way that he was able to emotionally grow and feel joy through his music. She was so proud of his achievents, even though they were gained with baby steps. The mores and values of the Edwardian years were certainly portrayed accurately by the writer and director of this film. They managed to intertwine a very complicated family history and struggle of the Sax-Coburg-Gotha family and their relationship with the Romonov's including the downfall and murder of many family members. King George V's relationship with the Tsar was brought to bare and the eventual assassination of the russian royal family was a heartbreak. The effect that this war had on the royal family and on Prince John in particular was artistically written and brought to the screen in this brilliant and touching film. I highly recommend it. May 20, 2007

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