Goofs:
Factual errors: In one scene, we see Mary of Guise riding at the front of her men across a bloody battlefield. Back then, even reigning women did not ride at the front of their troops, and rarely rode horses with both legs over the animal; they sat on the side. It is actually said that Mary of Guise refused to ride in front of her troops. (more)

Trivia:
First English speaking movie debut for ex-soccer star Eric Cantona. It was rumored that both stars Christopher Eccleston and Angus Deayton actually wanted the producers to cast Cantona in a small French role in the film following his retirement from football in 1997 because: 1. Cantona began to study acting during his infamous 9 month ban in 1995. 2. Eccleston and Deayton were Manchester United fans themselves. (more)

Filming Locations:
Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland, England, UK (more)

Quotes:
Duc d'Anjou: [as he stands before Elizabeth and entourage in a dress, speaking in a heavy French accent] What? Huh? What? Wha-do, what? You stare, madame.
[snorts]
Duc d'Anjou: What is it, do you see... somesthings... strange perhaps? Heh-heh... Hmm?
Elizabeth: You are wearing a dress, your grace.
Duc d'Anjou: Oh, yes I am wearing a dress! Yes, yes I'm wearing a dress! Wha- I wear a dress like this, my mother, and you... Hm-hm But I only dress like this-a, when I'm alone, in private, with my friends... Hmm?
Elizabeth: Your grace.
[approaches and offers her hand for him to kiss, which he reluctantly does]
[...]
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Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 29 wins & 32 nominations (more)