For our first November film we will be screening the Oscar winning film "The King's Speech" at The New Royalty Cinema on Sunday 16th Nov at 14:00.
The King’s Speech is an unforgettable British drama that blends history, humanity and triumph in one remarkable story. Directed by Tom Hooper and starring Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter, the film brings to life the inspiring journey of King George VI, a reluctant monarch who overcame personal struggle to unite a nation. At the heart of the film is Prince Albert, known to his family as Bertie, who never expected to wear the crown. Thrust into the role after his brother’s abdication, he faced a daunting challenge: a severe stammer that made public speaking a torment. In an age when radio speeches were vital to leadership, this personal difficulty threatened both his confidence and his reign.
Enter Lionel Logue, an unorthodox Australian speech therapist whose humour, warmth and unconventional methods prove transformative. What begins as a clinical relationship blossoms into a friendship that breaks down the rigid barriers of royal life. Together, they confront not only a speech impediment, but the deeper fears holding Bertie back. Colin Firth’s extraordinary performance earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor, while the film itself won Best Picture, Best Director and widespread acclaim across the globe. Beyond its awards, The King’s Speech resonates because it is ultimately a story of resilience, trust and the power of words to inspire change.
Poised between grandeur and intimacy, this is more than a royal drama — it is a timeless reminder that courage often means finding one’s voice when it matters most.
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The King's Speech
Stars: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter Certificate: 12A Tickets £6 (£7 for non-members)
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The New Royalty Cinema is a community cinema run by volunteers as a fund-raising event for Bourne End (Bucks) Community Association, a charity registered in England and Wales No. 300236
