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HM Queen Elizabeth II:
Oh, really? You don't think that what affection people once had for m... for this 'institution' has been diminished? Tony Blair:
No, not at all. You are more respected now than ever. HM Queen Elizabeth II:
I gather some of your closest advisors were less fulsome in their support. Tony Blair:
One or two... But as a leader, I could never have added my voice to that chorus. HM Queen Elizabeth II:
Because you saw all those headlines and you thought: 'One day that might happen to me'... Tony Blair:
Oh... er... HM Queen Elizabeth II:
...and it will, Mr. Blair. Quite suddenly and without warning... So, shall we get on with the business in hand?
Oh, really? You don't think that what affection people once had for m... for this 'institution' has been diminished? Tony Blair:
No, not at all. You are more respected now than ever. HM Queen Elizabeth II:
I gather some of your closest advisors were less fulsome in their support. Tony Blair:
One or two... But as a leader, I could never have added my voice to that chorus. HM Queen Elizabeth II:
Because you saw all those headlines and you thought: 'One day that might happen to me'... Tony Blair:
Oh... er... HM Queen Elizabeth II:
...and it will, Mr. Blair. Quite suddenly and without warning... So, shall we get on with the business in hand?
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You don't think what affection people once had for
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for this institution
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has been diminished
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No
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not at all
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You're more respected now than ever
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I gather some of your closest advisers were less fulsome in their support
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One or two
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but as a leader I could never have added my voice to that chorus
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Because you saw those headlines and you thought
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one day that might happen to me
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And it will Mr Blair
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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
Tony Blair
The Queen
