A United Kingdom

Synopsis

The inspiring true story of Seretse Khama, the King of Bechuanaland (modern Botswana), and Ruth Williams, the London office worker he married in 1948 in the face of fierce opposition from their families and the British and South African governments. Seretse and Ruth defied family, Apartheid and empire - their love triumphed over every obstacle flung in their path and in so doing they transformed their nation and inspired the world.

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Cast

David Oyelowo

Seretse Khama

Rosamund Pike

Ruth Williams-Khama

Tom Felton

Rufus Lancaster

Jack Davenport

Sir Alistair Canning

Terry Pheto

Naledi Khama

Laura Carmichael

Muriel Williams

Jessica Oyelowo

Lady Lilly Canning

Vusi Kunene

Tshekedi Khama

Nicholas Lyndhurst

George Williams

Arnold Oceng

Charles

Anastasia Hille

Dot Williams

Charlotte Hope

Olivia Lancaster

Theo Landey

Nash

Abena Ayivor

Ella Khama