Journal of Languages and Translation
Volume 6, Numéro 1, Pages 212-224
2026-01-01
The British Monarchy On The Small Screen: The Functions Of The Crown In The Tv Series Victoria And The Crown
Authors : Draa Lina Luiza .
Abstract
The British royal family and the British monarch in particular have long been a subject of fascination for cinema and television productions. However, underneath the gleam and glamour of regal life often lies a strong discourse that should not be overlooked. Amidst the contemporary debates about the legitimacy and relevance of the Crown, media productions can be, and have been, instrumentalized to convey a certain image of the monarchy. This article discusses how the British royal institution, or the Crown, is portrayed and marketed through the TV series Victoria and The Crown. The research is guided by the perspective of media studies and discourse analysis. A selection of scenes is used to illustrate the discourse shaped around the role of the monarchy through the fictional representations of Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II. The study tackles three functions of the Crown in particular as conveyed by the two series: the divine entity, the loving mother, and the guardian of the constitution. Findings indicate that the two shows are strongly in favour of the monarchy and present the Crown in a very positive light. In particular, the two series foreground what they perceive as the spiritual, political and social importance of the Crown.
Keywords
British CRown ; The Crown ; Victoria ; Media representation
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