"Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown" - Henry IV, Part II
HM Queen Elizabeth II
Helen Mirren · 15 quotes
Prince Philip
James Cromwell · 8 quotes
Tony Blair
Michael Sheen · 8 quotes
Cherie Blair
Helen McCrory · 3 quotes
HM The Queen Mother
Sylvia Syms · 3 quotes
Most scenes together: HM Queen Elizabeth II & Tony Blair (4), HM Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip (3), HM Queen Elizabeth II & HM The Queen Mother (3)
The Queen quotes
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Alastair Campbell [to Tony Blair]
They, er, sent a copy of the Queen's speech. Might want to scrape the frost off it first... Oh, I phoned them with a couple of suggestions, to make it sound like it came from a human being.
Reporter [first lines]
After weeks of campaigning on the road, Tony Blair and his family finally strolled the few hundred yards to the polling station this election day morning. Amongst the Labour faithful up and down the country, there is an enormous sense of pride in Mr. Blair's achievements, and the confidence that he is about to become the youngest prime minister this century.
[last lines]
HM Queen Elizabeth II So tell me, Mr. Blair, what might we expect from your first parliament?
Well, ma'am, top of the list is education reform. We want to radically reduce classroom sizes.
Oh, yes. Yes, we must.
Create a much lower teacher-pupil ratio.
Yes, it will be difficult to achieve...
[trailing off, inaudible]
Alastair Campbell You going to speak to the Queen?
Yep.
Alastair Campbell Ask her if SHE greased the brakes.
Now, now.
I know, what was all that about?
God knows, Diana, whatever it is it'll be something to do with Diana.
[to her husband]
Have you heard from the Spencers on what they wish to do with the funeral?
Oh no, no one tells me anything.
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. No, no. The problem will come when you leave. Hm! But you musn'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 think any of your predecessors would have dropped everything and gone up to London because a bunch of hysterics carrying candles needed help with their grief? Huh! As for that silly Mr. Blair with his Cheshire Cat grin...
Do you think it wise for the boys to go stalking so soon?
Anything that gets them into the fresh air is a good thing.
II Well maybe they shouldn't take their guns, I mean if a photographer were to see them it might send out the wrong signal.
If there is a photographer out there, he could be the first kill of the day.
Have we shown you how to start a nuclear war yet?
Er no.
First thing we do apparently, then we take away your passport and spend the rest of our time sending you around the world.
You obviously know my job better than I do.
Yes well, you are my tenth Prime Minister Mr Blair. My first of course was Winston Churchill, he sat in your chair in a frock coat and top hat. And he was kind enough to give a shy young girl like me quite an education.
I would imagine.
Prime Minister.
Good morning, Majesty. Sorry to disturb, but I was just wondering whether you'd seen any of today's papers?
We've managed to look at one or two, yes.
In which case my... next question would be whether you felt some kind of response... [Queen Elizabeth puts Blair on speakerphone] ...might be necessary?
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.
Lord Airlie Right. It's ten o'clock. Let's get started, shall we? And thank you all for coming at such short notice. I think we all agree that this is an extraordinarily sensitive occasion which presents us with tremendous challenges logistically, constitutionally, practically, diplomatically, and procedurally.
Alastair Campbell [under his breath] Oh, Christ.
Portrait Artist You may not be allowed to vote, ma'am, but it is your government.
Yes. I suppose that is some consolation.
It's not right, you know.
No, but further discussion is no longer helpful, either.