Queen Victoria's Last Love: Abdul Karim
Apr 25, 2012 · 1h
Director
Rob ColdstreamOverview
In 1897 Queen Victoria antagonized family and court with her relationship with Indian servant Abdul Karim. Originally a waiter the devious and arrogant young man won over the queen by playing on her love of Indian cuisine and romantic view of the country, teaching her Hindustani, whilst she signed letters to him 'Mother', bestowing houses and gifts on him and his family. Already shocked that a Muslim should be at the heart of the court the Royal family stepped in when Victoria announced her desire to knight him and they threatened to have her declared insane if she went ahead. It worked. And in 1901 after the queen's death Karim was banished from Royal circles, returning to India where he died.
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What is Queen Victoria's Last Love: Abdul Karim about?
In 1897 Queen Victoria antagonized family and court with her relationship with Indian servant Abdul Karim. Originally a waiter the devious and arrogant young man won over the queen by playing on her love of Indian cuisine and romantic view of the country, teaching her Hindustani, whilst she signed letters to him 'Mother', bestowing houses and gifts on him and his family. Already shocked that a…
When was Queen Victoria's Last Love: Abdul Karim released?
Queen Victoria's Last Love: Abdul Karim was released on April 25, 2012.
How long is Queen Victoria's Last Love: Abdul Karim?
Queen Victoria's Last Love: Abdul Karim runs 1 hour (60 minutes).
Who directed Queen Victoria's Last Love: Abdul Karim?
Queen Victoria's Last Love: Abdul Karim was directed by Rob Coldstream.
Who is in the cast of Queen Victoria's Last Love: Abdul Karim?
The cast of Queen Victoria's Last Love: Abdul Karim includes Geoffrey Palmer (Narrator), Veronica Clifford (Queen Victoria) and Kushal Pal Singh (Abdul Karim).