28-09-2022, 12:46 AM
(27-09-2022, 09:59 PM)James2001 Wrote: Doesn't help endearing the public to the monarchy at a time they really need to try and get the public on side.As much as I think it’s slightly silly, I hardly think it’s an issue that’s going to resonate with the public at large.
(27-09-2022, 11:06 PM)Ash101 Wrote: I don't quite understand what the palace is getting out of overseeing such a strict usage policy though?I imagine things like Prince Harry not singing the national anthem are what they don’t want to be shown again. But surely if a Channel 5 documentary for example wanted to use the footage in a documentary they’d be able to get around it all through fair usage.
It's fairly obvious that the whole lot won't be broadcast again in full, but surely for any future documentaries or features they should have free rein to include any of the footage from across the 10 days? It was all pretty respectful and there weren't many gaffes? (and as noted earlier, gaffes are circulated 'unofficially' online anyway, so they have zero control over that)
I think there has always been a bit of understanding between the Palace and the broadcasters though and I guess they’re only acting in a way any other rights owner would. And similar rules exist or have existed about footage of parliament.
What makes this different though is universal access seemingly given to broadcasters of these broadcasts at the time.