Richard Fitzwilliams

Royal Commentator, Film Critic, Public Relations Consultant, Editor The International Who's Who 1975-2001

About Richard

Richard Fitzwilliams, royal commentator, film critic, public relations consultant and lecturer, has given over a thousand interviews on television and radio stations worldwide.

He has an extraordinary range of contacts as he was Editor of The International Who’s Who. Straight delivery, well-researched facts and new points of view underscore Richard’s engaging style.

Richard is also an expert on our idiosyncratic Honours system, a highly regarded critic of contemporary film and does obituaries.

TV Interviews

Radio Interviews

Years Editor International Who's Who

Lectures and Talks

Good Morning Britain

Sky Australia

TRT World

CNN

Royal Commentator

Richard Fitzwilliams is a highly experienced commentator with over 1300 TV interviews to his name. He is a frequent royal expert for major news outlets worldwide.

Learn more and watch some of Richard’s interviews on CNN, for which he did 200, ABC, Sky News Australia and the BBC News Channels.

Daily Express

Datebook

The Cinema Museum

Film Critic

Richard Fitzwilliams specialises in epics, historical films and war films as well as films featuring royalty as I am also a royal commentator and have seen the vast majority of the best known films in these categories. When I was Editor of International Who’s Who I chose the names annually added for films and theatre and have met many of our top actors.

Read more about Richard's film reviews and articles.

Oxford and Cambridge Club

National Army Museum

National Army Museum

Lectures / Talks

Richard Fitzwilliams brings unparalleled expertise to a wide range of engaging lectures and talks, from insightful analyses of the UK Honours System and the Royal Family to captivating explorations of cinema history, including "Swords and Sandals" epics and the "Mutiny on the Bounty" saga. With a prestigious speaking history including the Oxford and Cambridge Club and the Royal Overseas League, Richard offers compelling presentations tailored to diverse audiences.

See the full list of lectures, talks and audiences.

Royal Society of Portrait Painters 2014

Royal Society of Portrait Painters 2010

Royal Society of Portrait Painters 2011

Public Relations

Richard Fitzwilliams is a highly sought-after commentator, lecturer, and public relations expert. With decades of experience analyzing the Royal Family, delivering engaging talks on diverse topics from cinema to history, and securing impactful media coverage for prestigious events and individuals, Richard offers unparalleled insights and strategic communications expertise.

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BBC

CNN

Sunday Telegraph

Washington Post

Daily Express

Reviews/Articles

Richard Fitzwilliams is a highly sought-after commentator whose insights on royalty, film, and current affairs have graced the pages of numerous prestigious publications. His extensive portfolio includes thought-provoking pieces for CNN, The Washington Post, The Daily Express, and The Telegraph, covering topics ranging from royal milestones and political analyses to film reviews and cultural trends. Whether dissecting the complexities of the British monarchy or offering his perspective on Hollywood's latest releases, Richard's commentary consistently provides valuable context and engaging perspectives.

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William Bligh (Captain of the Bounty)

Admiral Richard Braithwaite

Robert Fitzwilliams

Natalie Fitzwilliams

Family History

Richard Fitzwilliams' family history is a captivating tapestry woven with threads of military service, medicine, artistry, and notable connections. From his father's valor in World War II to his mother's talent as a figurative artist, and tracing back to an 18th-century apothecary and ties to figures like Captain Bligh and the architect of Blackfriars Bridge, Richard's lineage reflects a rich and diverse heritage documented in Burke's Landed Gentry.

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Contact

Please contact for Royal Commentary, media interviews, writing, and public relations consultancy.

Call Richard

0208 455 7393

07939 602 749

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