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The Queen

Yes. Let's.

HM Queen Elizabeth II:
Prime Minister. Tony Blair:
Good morning, Your Majesty. Sorry to disturb, but I was just wondering whether you'd seen any of today's papers? HM Queen Elizabeth II:
We've managed to look at one or two, yes. Tony Blair:
In which case my... next question would be whether you felt some kind of response... [Queen Elizabeth puts Blair on speakerphone] Tony Blair:
...might be necessary? HM Queen Elizabeth II:
No. I believe a few over-eager editors are doing their best to sell newspapers. It would be a mistake to dance to their tune. Tony Blair:
Under normal circumstances I would agree. But... well, my advisors... have been taking the temperature among people on the streets... and, well, the information I'm getting is that the mood is quite delicate. HM Queen Elizabeth II:
So, what would you suggest, Prime Minister - some kind of a statement? Tony Blair:
No, ma'am. I believe the moment for statements has passed. I would suggest flying the flag at half-mast above Buckingham Palace... and... coming down to London at the earliest opportunity. It would be a great comfort to your people... and would help them with their grief. HM Queen Elizabeth II:
[Picks up the receiver]
THEIR grief? If you imagine I'm going to drop everything and come down to London before I attend to my grandchildren who've just lost their mother... then you're mistaken. I doubt there is anyone who knows the British people more than I do, Mr. Blair, nor who has greater faith in their wisdom and judgement. And it is my belief that they will any moment reject this... this "mood", which is being stirred up by the press, in favor of a period of restrained grief, and sober, private mourning. That's the way we do things in this country, quietly, with dignity. That's what the rest of the world has always admired us for. Tony Blair:
If that's your decision, ma'am, of course the government will support it. Let's keep in touch. HM Queen Elizabeth II:
[Curtly]
Yes. Let's. [the Queen slams down the phone]

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Duration
294 seconds
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00:00:00
Uploaded
Dec 12, 2020
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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

Michael Sheen
Tony Blair