ITV FOLLOW THE QUEEN RAISING AWARENESS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ABUSE

ITV and Love Monday have announced a brand new film following the work of Her Majesty The Queen as she meets survivors of domestic abuse and campaigners working to raise awareness and understanding of the  issue.

One in five adults experience domestic abuse in their lifetime, and it is estimated that around three women die by suicide as a result of domestic abuse every week. 

Her Majesty has been involved in spreading awareness of domestic and sexual violence for over a decade and now this 90-minute film will follow her over the course of a year as she attends official engagements and never before seen private meetings with survivors and change makers who are trying to achieve progress in this field.

Her Majesty The Queen: “I have learned from my conversations with these brave survivors that what they want above all is to be listened to and believed, to prevent the same thing happening to others. Let's not lose this precious opportunity to speak up and galvanise action that will see the end of these heinous crimes forever. With determination and courage we will succeed.” (Buckingham Palace 29th January 2022)

In the first documentary since her coronation, Her Majesty The Queen: Behind Closed Doors (w/t) will feature interviews with victims of domestic abuse and relatives who have lost loved-ones as well as those working to end the violence.

Her Majesty will be seen hosting round-tables with teenagers, celebrating International Women’s Day at Buckingham Palace and meeting survivors who, if they hadn’t made it to a refuge, could have lost their lives. At the core of the film are the voices of survivors who want to break the wall of silence surrounding domestic abuse. The film will also explore why perpetrators abuse, and asks how we can stop the cycle of abuse.

The documentary is commissioned for ITV by Sue Murphy Director of Factual Entertainment and Kate Teckman, Head of Development and Commissioning Editor, and is being made by Love Monday. It is produced and directed by Angela Byrne and Kerene Barefield and Naveed Chowdhary-Flatt are the Executive Producers.

Sue Murphy said: “ITV is proud to be making this documentary with Her Majesty the Queen about this hugely important subject. We hope the film will raise awareness and inspire change in our society.”

Kate Teckman said: "With exclusive access to Her Majesty as she meets the incredible survivors of domestic abuse, this film tells the stories of those who have suffered and their families, including Diane Parkes, as they bravely and selflessly share their experiences to raise awareness and help others."

Kerene said: “It has been a privilege to have been entrusted to produce this film and observe firsthand Her Majesty The Queen's work in the field of domestic abuse. Our aim was to not only highlight the devastation caused by domestic abuse in the UK, but also give a voice and re-empower the victims...

"The Queen is not alone in trying to 'obliterate' this curse, and we have been honoured to work with charities and services who work on the frontline to support survivors, rehabilitate victims and campaign for change. We are humbled that our brave survivors have told their stories on camera. It is our belief that by sharing them in this film, we can help people understand what abuse looks like in 2024. If we understand what it looks like, together we will be able to tackle domestic abuse and make a difference.” 

Her Majesty The Queen: Behind Closed Doors (w/t) will be shown on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player later this year.