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Prince Philip:
[referring to the Royal Standard]
It hasn't been lowered for anyone. HM The Queen Mother:
[to Charles]
Your grandfather didn't get the flag at half mast, when he died. [whispers] HM The Queen Mother:
If you're mother died tomorrow, she wouldn't either. Prince Charles:
Yes, granny. But sometimes, you know, in a situation like this, one has to be flexible. It is just a flag. HM Queen Elizabeth II:
What about the Union Jack? Was Mr. Blair's next suggestion. HM The Queen Mother:
For heavens sake? Prince Philip:
The next thing he'll be suggesting you change your name to Hilda and mine to Hector! Who does he think he's talking to? You're the Sovereign, the Head of State. You don't get dictated to
[referring to the Royal Standard]
It hasn't been lowered for anyone. HM The Queen Mother:
[to Charles]
Your grandfather didn't get the flag at half mast, when he died. [whispers] HM The Queen Mother:
If you're mother died tomorrow, she wouldn't either. Prince Charles:
Yes, granny. But sometimes, you know, in a situation like this, one has to be flexible. It is just a flag. HM Queen Elizabeth II:
What about the Union Jack? Was Mr. Blair's next suggestion. HM The Queen Mother:
For heavens sake? Prince Philip:
The next thing he'll be suggesting you change your name to Hilda and mine to Hector! Who does he think he's talking to? You're the Sovereign, the Head of State. You don't get dictated to
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It hasn't been lowered for anyone
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Your grandfather didn't get the flag at half mast when he died
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If you're mother died tomorrow she wouldn't either
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Yes granny But sometimes in a situation like this one has to be flexible
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It is just a flag
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What about the Union Jack Was Mr Blair's next suggestion
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For heavens sake The next thing he'll be suggesting
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you change your name to Hilda and mine to Hector
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Who does he think he's talking to
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You're the Sovereign the Head of State
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You don't get dictated to
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Movie Summary
The Queen is an intimate behind the scenes glimpse at the interaction between HM Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Tony Blair during their struggle, following the death of Diana, to reach a compromise between what was a private tragedy for the Royal family and the public's demand for an overt display of mourning.
Actors
Prince Philip
Prince Charles
