HM Queen Elizabeth II [Getting her car stuck in a ford]
Oh, bugger it.
Played by Helen Mirren 
The Queen (2006) · 29 quotes
The Queen (2006) · 29 quotes
Most-quoted character in The Queen (2006): in 15 of its 29 quotes
Most scenes with: Tony Blair (4), Prince Philip (3), HM The Queen Mother (3)
I don't think I have ever been hated like that.
More lines from HM Queen Elizabeth II
2 quotes HM Queen Elizabeth II HM Queen Elizabeth II [To Tony Blair]
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.
Scenes with HM Queen Elizabeth II
12 scenes HM Queen Elizabeth II [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.
It's not right, you know.
HM Queen Elizabeth II No, but further discussion is no longer helpful, either.
Portrait Artist You may not be allowed to vote, ma'am, but it is your government.
HM Queen Elizabeth II Yes. I suppose that is some consolation.
HM Queen Elizabeth II Prime Minister.
Good morning, 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.
In which case my... next question would be whether you felt some kind of response... [Queen Elizabeth puts Blair on speakerphone] ...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.
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. 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...
Robin Janvrin The Prime Minister is on his way, ma'am.
HM Queen Elizabeth II: To be, Robin, Prime Minister to be. I haven't asked him yet.
HM Queen Elizabeth II Have we shown you how to start a nuclear war yet?
Er no.
HM Queen Elizabeth II 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.
HM Queen Elizabeth II 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.
HM Queen Elizabeth II [ Prince Charles comes into the room during news report on Diana's death]
Charles, isn't this awful? [long pause] What are you going to do about the boys?
Prince Charles Let them sleep until we know more.
HM Queen Elizabeth II Yes, that's sensible.
Prince Charles I should go to Paris, I told my people to start organizing a jet.
HM Queen Elizabeth II What, a private one?
Prince Charles Yes.
HM Queen Elizabeth II Isn't that precisely the sort of extravagance they always attack us for?
Prince Charles How else am I supposed to get to Paris at this time? The airport at Aberdeen will be closed and...
Charles dear, use the Royal Flight; they keep one plane on permanent standby, in case I should kick the bucket.
HM Queen Elizabeth II No, Mummy, that's out of the question; this isn't a matter of State.
Prince Charles What are you talking about?
HM Queen Elizabeth II Diana's no longer a member of the Royal Family, she's not an HRH, this is a private matter!
Prince Charles She's mother to your grandchildren!
What is happening now?
I don't know; I can't hear, everyone shouting!
Your sister called, from Tuscany.
HM Queen Elizabeth II I hope you told her to come back, cut her holiday short.
I did.
HM Queen Elizabeth II I'd imagine she was pleased.
That's putting it milder.
HM Queen Elizabeth II What did she say?
Something about Diana managing to be even more annoying dead than alive.
HM Queen Elizabeth II Just make sure you never let the boys hear you talk like that!
HM Queen Elizabeth II [Cherie has just offered a 'shallow' curtsy. The Queen looks at her and smiles]
Mrs Blair, lovely to see you, and congratulations.
HM Queen Elizabeth II [the Queen shakes Cherie's hand]
You must be very proud, and exhausted I imagine. Where will you be spending the summer?
Erm, France.
HM Queen Elizabeth II Oh, lovely.
You'll be in Balmoral?
HM Queen Elizabeth II Yes, yes, I can't wait. It's such a wonderful place. My great great grandmother Victoria once said 'Balmoral always seems to breath peace and make one forget the world and its sad turmoils.
Robin Janvrin [Robin Janvrin comes into room]
Your Majesty?
HM Queen Elizabeth II Oh, excuse me.
HM Queen Elizabeth II [Robin whispers something inaudible into the Queen's ear] [to Tony and Cherie]
I'm so sorry, we're going to have to leave it there.
HM Queen Elizabeth II [she shakes both their hands and they exit without showing their backs] [to Robin]
It wasn't too short was it? Fifteen minutes, one doesn't want to be rude.
Robin Janvrin No ma'am.
HM Queen Elizabeth II 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.
HM Queen Elizabeth 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.
[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.
HM Queen Elizabeth II Oh, yes. Yes, we must.
Create a much lower teacher-pupil ratio.
HM Queen Elizabeth II Yes, it will be difficult to achieve...
[trailing off, inaudible]
