Victoria & Abdul
2017
Based on the real friendship between the ageing Queen Victoria and her young Indian servant Abdul Karim, who rises from presenting a ceremonial coin to becoming her beloved munshi and confidant, to the dismay of the royal household. Starring Judi Dench and Ali Fazal.
Director
- Stephen Frears
Cast
- Judi Dench
- Ali Fazal
- Tim Pigott-Smith
- Eddie Izzard
- Michael Gambon
- Adeel Akhtar
- Olivia Williams
- Simon Callow
- Ruth McCabe
Filming Locations
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Belvoir Castle
Belvoir Castle stood in as Windsor Castle for the film, providing the grand interiors and exteriors representing the royal residence scenes.
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Ham House
Ham House provided the setting for a garden party scene featured briefly in the film.
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Knebworth House
Knebworth House doubled as the interior of Balmoral Castle, providing the Scottish royal residence's rooms for scenes set at Balmoral.
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Osborne House
Osborne House appeared as itself, Queen Victoria's beloved Isle of Wight retreat, used for scenes depicting the Queen's private residence and her early interactions with Abdul Karim.
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Royal Naval College
The Painted Hall and other spaces at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich were used for royal banquet scenes, with the location standing in for Windsor Castle interiors.