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<p>In this film publicity image from The Weinstein Company, Guy Pearce portrays King Edward VIII in a scene from, "The King's Speech." The film recieved 12 nominations for Academy Awards, including Best Picture.</p>

<p>In this film publicity image from The Weinstein Company, Guy Pearce portrays King Edward VIII in a scene from, "The King's Speech." The film recieved 12 nominations for Academy Awards, including Best Picture.</p>

January 26, 2011

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2011 Academy Awards 'The King's Speech' grabs 12 nominations
January 26, 2011 8 p.m.

2011 Academy Awards 'The King's Speech' grabs 12 nominations

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Queen Elizabeth II's dad, Albert - the gentle, stammering Duke of York - never was meant to be king. And from Hollywood's early honors this season, a drama based on his life never seemed destined as heir-apparent at the Academy Awards.