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HM The Queen Mother:
You will have to talk to Lord Chamberlain about all this. HM Queen Elizabeth II:
Oh, I have. And to Robert Fellowes, and it seems they both agree with Mr. Blair. HM The Queen Mother:
I see. HM Queen Elizabeth II:
Something's happened. There's been a change, some shift in values. When you no longer understand your people, Mummy, maybe it is time to hand it over to the next generation. HM The Queen Mother:
Don't be ridiculous. Remember the vow you took? HM Queen Elizabeth II:
I declare that my whole life, rather it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service. HM The Queen Mother:
Your whole life. That is a commitment to God, as well as your people. HM Queen Elizabeth II:
But what if my actions are damaging the crown? HM The Queen Mother:
Damaging it? You're the greatest asset this institution has. One of the greatest it has ever had. The problem will come when you leave. But you mustn't think about that now, certainly not today. HM Queen Elizabeth II:
Oh, Mummy. HM The Queen Mother:
You must show your strength, reassert your authority. You sit on the most powerful throne in Europe, head of an unbroken line that goes back more than a thousand years. Do you really think that any of your predecessors would've dropped everything and gone up to London because a bunch of hysterics carrying candles needed help with their grief? And as for that silly Mr. Blair, with his Cheshire Cat grin
You will have to talk to Lord Chamberlain about all this. HM Queen Elizabeth II:
Oh, I have. And to Robert Fellowes, and it seems they both agree with Mr. Blair. HM The Queen Mother:
I see. HM Queen Elizabeth II:
Something's happened. There's been a change, some shift in values. When you no longer understand your people, Mummy, maybe it is time to hand it over to the next generation. HM The Queen Mother:
Don't be ridiculous. Remember the vow you took? HM Queen Elizabeth II:
I declare that my whole life, rather it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service. HM The Queen Mother:
Your whole life. That is a commitment to God, as well as your people. HM Queen Elizabeth II:
But what if my actions are damaging the crown? HM The Queen Mother:
Damaging it? You're the greatest asset this institution has. One of the greatest it has ever had. The problem will come when you leave. But you mustn't think about that now, certainly not today. HM Queen Elizabeth II:
Oh, Mummy. HM The Queen Mother:
You must show your strength, reassert your authority. You sit on the most powerful throne in Europe, head of an unbroken line that goes back more than a thousand years. Do you really think that any of your predecessors would've dropped everything and gone up to London because a bunch of hysterics carrying candles needed help with their grief? And as for that silly Mr. Blair, with his Cheshire Cat grin
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You will have to talk to the Lord Chamberlain about all this
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Well I have
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And to Robert Fellows and it seems they both agree with Mr Blair
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Oh I see
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Something's happened there's been a change some
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shift in values
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When you no longer understand your people mummy
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maybe it is time to hand it over to the next generation
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Oh don't be ridiculous
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Remember the vow you took
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I declare that my whole life whether it be long or short
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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.
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The Queen
