Bio marks Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee

From next week the Bio channel is celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee with a collection of royal programming throughout May and June.

Starting May 9, Wednesdays at 8.30pm, Deborah Hutton presents a portfolio of programs on the House of Windsor and portraits of the Queen’s life as a princess, a wife and as the monarch of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Nations since her accession to the throne on the death of her father on February 6, 1952.

The focal point of the Jubilee year is the weekend of June 2, which marks the 60th anniversary of the coronation ceremony and Bio’s tribute will include royal specials on the Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

The only other British sovereign to have commemorated a Diamond Jubilee was Queen Victoria, who ruled for more than 63 years until she was 81.

Having just celebrated her 86th birthday, Queen Elizabeth II has outlived her great-great-grandmother to be the oldest reigning British monarch. She still works as hard as ever, carrying out hundreds of public engagements every year and is hailed as the great survivor.

All times AEST:

HOUSE OF WINDSOR: A ROYAL DYNASTY
First Windsors – Telecast: Wednesday, May 9 at 8.30pm

HOUSE OF WINDSOR: A ROYAL DYNASTY
The King Who Saved the Crown – Telecast: Wednesday, May 16 at 8.30pm

HOUSE OF WINDSOR: A ROYAL DYNASTY
A Queen For All Seasons – Telecast: Wednesday, May 23 at 8.30pm

ROYAL COLLECTION
Making of A Queen – Telecast: Wednesday, May 30 at 8.30pm

ROYAL COLLECTION
Memories of A Queen – Telecast: Wednesday, June 6 at 8.30pm

ELIZABETH II: THE DIPLOMAT QUEEN
Australian Premiere/ Exclusive to Bio.
Telecast: Wednesday, June 13 at 8.30pm

PRINCESS MARGARET: HER REAL LIFE STORY
Telecast: Wednesday, June 20 at 8.30pm

THE PRINCESS AND THE GANGSTER
Telecast: Wednesday, June 27 at 8.30pm