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6 settings from “The King's Speech” to visit in England

Ely Cathedral in England
Ely Cathedral in England

Sure you already know that The king's speech It was one of the films awarded with the main awards of the Hollywood Oscar in 2011, when it was considered the best Picture year.

Set in Britain, tells the curious and interesting story of the king george vi, who was the father of Elizabeth I.

You may have already seen The king's speech and, if not, we invite you to watch it on one of the television platforms.

What are the settings of “The King's Speech”

In any case, it will be interesting for you to know which and where are some of the beautiful settings that can be seen during this film, which addresses the stuttering problems of the king george vi, who reigned in the United Kingdom during the Second World War.

Sandringham House

In this mansion norfolk region it's where he was born George VI, and also where he died in 1952. and his daughter, the Queen Elizabeth I, visited her year to commemorate the death of her father.

This mansion, which has been the residence of the British kings since 1862, can be seen visit in the season from April to October. You find it two and a half hours north of London, on the coast.

Wembley Stadium in London

A key scene early in the film is the public speech of the then prince albert in the Imperial Stadium, which is how the stadium was known. Wembley Stadium.

The ridicule caused by his stuttering in that speech is what led to the future king george vi to seek the help of a speech therapist.

The current and completely renovated Wembley Stadium You can visit it in London.

Ely Cathedral

Like the vast majority of English kings, George VI was crowned in the Westminster Abbey, in London.

However, in the movie The king's speech The coronation scenes take place in the Ely Cathedral.

It is an imposing temple from the 45th century, with a Gothic architectural style that you find north of Cambridge, one hour and XNUMX minutes north of London.

Harley Street in London

To find the Australian speech therapist Lionel logue, prince albert headed to the street harley street, in the district of Westminster, which has gained fame for concentrating hundreds of doctors' offices, and where more than three thousand specialists still carry out their profession today.

Kenbworth House in Hertfordshire

You can find this mansion very close to Luton airport, north of London.

Built in 1490, Tudor Gothic style, you see it in various scenes of the movies, and you can visit it from the end of March to the end of September.

Hatfield House

One hour north of London, this mansion from the Jacobean era is very visited throughout the year as you can see many of Elizabeth I's personal belongings. You can visit it from April 23 until the end of September.

About the Author

José Luis Sarralde

Journalist and traveler throughout his life, José Luis Sarralde is the founder of Guías Viajar, where since 2008 he has been capturing his travel experiences around the world, specializing in cultural and scenic destinations in Spain and Europe.

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