1 00:00:34,360 --> 00:00:37,760 -Ask my daughters to come and see me. -Yes, ma'am. 2 00:00:44,040 --> 00:00:47,120 Girls, it's too soon. I can't do it. 3 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:49,040 I'm not strong enough. 4 00:00:49,120 --> 00:00:51,400 That's why you have two grown-up daughters. 5 00:00:51,480 --> 00:00:54,400 To step in for you in situations like this. I'll do it. 6 00:00:54,480 --> 00:00:56,880 Thank you but that makes no sense. 7 00:00:59,240 --> 00:01:02,160 The speech is for Papa about Papa. I would like to do it. 8 00:01:02,880 --> 00:01:03,960 It's right I do it. 9 00:01:04,040 --> 00:01:07,440 You don't enjoy public speaking, whereas I do. 10 00:01:07,520 --> 00:01:11,640 -And I was Pa... -What? Favorite? 11 00:01:13,480 --> 00:01:17,440 - Are you going to deny it? - Your father didn't have a favorite. 12 00:01:17,520 --> 00:01:23,560 He adored you both. Did so equally. As any good father would. 13 00:01:24,600 --> 00:01:27,800 Mummy, you decide, then. As head of the family. 14 00:01:27,880 --> 00:01:34,520 But she's not head of the family. I am. And I will make the speech. 15 00:01:48,440 --> 00:01:50,440 -Ma'am. -Thank you. 16 00:01:50,520 --> 00:01:51,600 Thank you. 17 00:01:57,120 --> 00:02:02,600 Six years ago, I heard the moving words which my father spoke 18 00:02:02,680 --> 00:02:06,520 when he unveiled the statue of King George V. 19 00:02:06,600 --> 00:02:10,640 I did not think then that in so short a time, 20 00:02:10,720 --> 00:02:13,120 I should be called to take his place. 21 00:02:15,360 --> 00:02:20,480 But, it is with pride that I unveil this noble statue today. 22 00:03:20,720 --> 00:03:21,960 Ma'am... 23 00:04:51,000 --> 00:04:53,440 We have been flagging our concern for some time. 24 00:04:53,520 --> 00:04:58,920 These latest events, internationally, merely strengthen our view. 25 00:04:59,000 --> 00:05:01,680 But sending the Queen on this forthcoming tour, 26 00:05:01,760 --> 00:05:04,560 in the current climate, would be to put the Sovereign 27 00:05:04,640 --> 00:05:07,040 in an unacceptable level of danger. 28 00:05:07,120 --> 00:05:11,160 What is it you would have the Queen do? Stay at home 29 00:05:11,240 --> 00:05:15,480 in the wake of minor incidents prosecuted by an insurgent rabble? 30 00:05:15,560 --> 00:05:21,160 What kind of signal would that send? The Crown does not back down. 31 00:05:21,240 --> 00:05:23,760 If Britain had made a habit of backing down, 32 00:05:23,840 --> 00:05:27,720 the world would already be living under the yoke of fascist tyranny 33 00:05:27,800 --> 00:05:29,400 and we wouldn't have an empire at all. 34 00:05:29,480 --> 00:05:33,760 Then might I suggest we bypass Gibraltar altogether? 35 00:05:33,840 --> 00:05:36,920 It's an approach which I would favor too. 36 00:05:37,000 --> 00:05:41,040 She's not ready for something on this scale. She's not yet up to it. 37 00:05:41,120 --> 00:05:46,080 Especially with so many of our dominions demanding independence. 38 00:05:46,160 --> 00:05:50,280 -We must be considerate of her. -Patronize her. 39 00:05:50,360 --> 00:05:53,680 -No, that's not what I'm saying, sir. -Yes, it is. 40 00:05:56,480 --> 00:05:59,880 Bermuda. Jamaica. Australia. Ceylon. Uganda. 41 00:05:59,960 --> 00:06:02,120 It's going to be hot, Your Majesty. 42 00:06:02,200 --> 00:06:05,360 To that end, we've been working a great deal with organza, 43 00:06:05,440 --> 00:06:08,200 crepe de Chine and shantung silk. 44 00:06:08,280 --> 00:06:11,440 We also wanted to feature something particular to each location, 45 00:06:11,520 --> 00:06:15,920 so we thought sprigs of native wild flowers 46 00:06:16,000 --> 00:06:18,520 indigenous to each country that you're visiting. 47 00:06:18,600 --> 00:06:23,640 So, on Her Majesty's arrival in Sydney, we propose a white organza dress 48 00:06:23,720 --> 00:06:25,960 scattered with pale yellow wattle blossom. 49 00:06:26,040 --> 00:06:28,720 How many dresses are there? 50 00:06:28,800 --> 00:06:31,280 -One hundred. -One hundred. 51 00:06:32,040 --> 00:06:33,560 -And hats? -Thirty-six. 52 00:06:33,640 --> 00:06:35,600 -Pairs of shoes? -Fifty. 53 00:06:37,240 --> 00:06:40,840 Isn't this all a bit much? Couldn't we try to economize? 54 00:06:40,920 --> 00:06:44,160 It is. It was a directive from the government itself, 55 00:06:44,240 --> 00:06:46,000 from the very top of the government. 56 00:06:46,720 --> 00:06:51,320 To put our best foot forward for Great Britain. Our very best foot. 57 00:06:57,800 --> 00:07:00,640 It is an absurd pantomime, the whole thing. 58 00:07:00,720 --> 00:07:02,560 I don't know why anyone can't see beyond it. 59 00:07:02,640 --> 00:07:05,400 Actually, I thought the old ostrich feathers rather suited you. 60 00:07:05,480 --> 00:07:08,720 - You should wear those more often. - Up straight, please. 61 00:07:08,800 --> 00:07:10,320 20 years ago, Britain had influence 62 00:07:10,400 --> 00:07:12,880 and control over one-fifth of the world's population. 63 00:07:12,960 --> 00:07:15,640 You look where we are now in India, 64 00:07:15,720 --> 00:07:21,520 Pakistan, South Africa, Iraq, Jordan, Burma, Ceylon: 65 00:07:21,600 --> 00:07:23,920 all independent. 66 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:27,400 But nobody wants to face it or deal with it, so... 67 00:07:27,480 --> 00:07:30,600 they send us out on the Commonwealth roadshow. 68 00:07:30,680 --> 00:07:33,760 Like giving a lick of paint to a rusty old banger 69 00:07:33,840 --> 00:07:37,960 to make everyone think it's all still fine. But it's not. 70 00:07:38,760 --> 00:07:41,520 The rust has eaten away at the engine and the structure. 71 00:07:42,680 --> 00:07:44,960 The banger is falling apart. 72 00:07:46,400 --> 00:07:48,000 But no one wants to see it. 73 00:07:49,400 --> 00:07:52,360 That's our job, that's who we are. 74 00:07:52,440 --> 00:07:53,960 The coat of paint. 75 00:07:56,000 --> 00:08:00,920 If the costumes are grand enough, if the tiara's sparkly enough, 76 00:08:01,000 --> 00:08:04,400 if the titles are preposterous enough, 77 00:08:04,480 --> 00:08:07,720 the mythology incomprehensible enough, then all must still be fine. 78 00:08:07,800 --> 00:08:09,920 -Are we nearly finished yet? -Not quite, sir. 79 00:08:10,000 --> 00:08:12,320 Four hours we've been here already for a costume fitting. 80 00:08:12,400 --> 00:08:15,560 Uniform, sir, not costume. 81 00:08:15,640 --> 00:08:19,880 You wear uniforms to battle. This is a costume fitting. 82 00:08:24,280 --> 00:08:26,320 It's just a formality, Your Majesty, 83 00:08:26,400 --> 00:08:29,560 confirming your temporary assumption of duties as Councilor of State 84 00:08:29,640 --> 00:08:31,760 while Her Majesty is abroad. 85 00:08:31,840 --> 00:08:36,160 You are so kind to still look after me from your retirement. 86 00:08:36,240 --> 00:08:38,200 How much is still in the diary? 87 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:42,760 Well, I went through it with Major Adeane 88 00:08:42,840 --> 00:08:45,200 and we tried to throw out as much as we could 89 00:08:45,280 --> 00:08:48,280 but there will still be the usual Privy Council meetings of course, 90 00:08:48,360 --> 00:08:51,560 some investitures and military inspections. 91 00:08:51,640 --> 00:08:54,320 Couldn't we give some of it to Princess Margaret? 92 00:08:54,400 --> 00:08:56,840 I'm just thinking she's had a tough time of it lately. 93 00:08:56,920 --> 00:09:00,880 Being allowed to shine a bit might be good for her. 94 00:09:00,960 --> 00:09:03,200 Get her back on track. 95 00:09:08,040 --> 00:09:11,000 Besides, I had rather hoped to disappear up to Scotland for a while. 96 00:09:11,080 --> 00:09:14,800 And Margaret could deputize for me. 97 00:09:17,880 --> 00:09:20,840 The office is tucked away in a remote part of the embassy 98 00:09:20,920 --> 00:09:22,520 where no one will see me. 99 00:09:22,600 --> 00:09:25,200 -So what do you do all day? -Oh, nothing! 100 00:09:25,280 --> 00:09:27,520 They can't keep you there and give you nothing to do. 101 00:09:27,600 --> 00:09:33,800 -I beg to differ, nothing is all I do. -Are you at least alone in the office? 102 00:09:33,880 --> 00:09:36,840 Oh, no, Sergeant Hewitt is here. He's just walked in. 103 00:09:36,920 --> 00:09:40,600 - Can he hear you? - Oh, yes. 104 00:09:40,680 --> 00:09:43,600 -Does he watch you? -Oh, yes. 105 00:09:43,680 --> 00:09:46,720 -Is that the point of Sergeant Hewitt? -It is the only point. 106 00:09:46,800 --> 00:09:49,240 Oh, God, how awful. 107 00:09:52,040 --> 00:09:53,240 Well, it's not forever. 108 00:09:54,160 --> 00:09:57,840 Feels like it, though. Two years. 109 00:10:03,440 --> 00:10:06,440 Without you to protect me. Guide me. 110 00:10:09,440 --> 00:10:14,000 I feel quite... unanchored without you. 111 00:10:15,040 --> 00:10:19,520 Yes, but it's what we agreed to do, to help your sister. 112 00:10:21,760 --> 00:10:23,520 Then we shall be free. 113 00:10:36,320 --> 00:10:38,480 Well, that's it. That's me off. 114 00:10:39,280 --> 00:10:42,200 See you when you're back from the tour in... 115 00:10:42,280 --> 00:10:43,280 23 weeks. 116 00:10:46,080 --> 00:10:49,480 -Well, call me if you need anything. -Yes. 117 00:10:49,560 --> 00:10:50,960 You won't, of course. 118 00:10:52,880 --> 00:10:55,120 -You don't need me anymore at all. -Yes, of course I do. 119 00:10:55,200 --> 00:10:57,960 No, you don't. Neither of you does. 120 00:10:58,040 --> 00:11:01,640 I have two grown-up daughters quite capable of looking after themselves now. 121 00:11:03,480 --> 00:11:07,080 -Who is it that you're staying with? -The Vyners. 122 00:11:07,160 --> 00:11:11,000 Up in Caithness at the Northern Gate? Dunnett Head? 123 00:11:11,080 --> 00:11:12,800 Goodness. That's the end of the earth. 124 00:11:12,880 --> 00:11:16,080 Yes. A chance to really get away from it all. 125 00:11:17,960 --> 00:11:21,600 -Have a good think. -About what? 126 00:11:23,840 --> 00:11:25,000 Everything. 127 00:11:26,360 --> 00:11:30,600 Well, don't think too much or too deeply. It just gets one in a muddle. 128 00:11:32,720 --> 00:11:34,400 Oh, by the way, I've arranged for Margaret 129 00:11:34,480 --> 00:11:37,360 to deputize for me while I'm gone, as Head of State. 130 00:11:37,440 --> 00:11:40,600 -Why? -Well, someone needs to do it. 131 00:11:40,680 --> 00:11:42,520 Can't have people turning up for knighthoods 132 00:11:42,600 --> 00:11:44,320 and some civil servant handing them out. 133 00:11:44,400 --> 00:11:46,560 -Well, if you think she's up to it. -Up to what? 134 00:11:46,640 --> 00:11:49,840 Standing still, looking pretty and putting a sword on a few people's shoulders? 135 00:11:49,920 --> 00:11:52,440 -And making speeches? -Which will be written for her. 136 00:11:52,520 --> 00:11:53,840 And turning up on time. 137 00:11:53,920 --> 00:11:56,280 There are people who will get her where she needs to be. 138 00:11:56,360 --> 00:11:58,120 And behaving herself. 139 00:11:59,600 --> 00:12:01,120 She will be fine. 140 00:12:01,840 --> 00:12:04,640 And you, if you'll allow me for just one moment? 141 00:12:04,720 --> 00:12:07,360 -Please. -You need to give Margaret some room. 142 00:12:07,440 --> 00:12:11,360 Some space in which to shine. She needs to shine, that one. 143 00:12:12,840 --> 00:12:14,720 And, as elder sister, 144 00:12:14,800 --> 00:12:18,000 you ought to be confident and generous enough to respect that. 145 00:12:18,080 --> 00:12:19,240 I am. 146 00:12:20,560 --> 00:12:22,400 Are you? 147 00:12:42,720 --> 00:12:44,200 On your knees. 148 00:12:44,280 --> 00:12:46,440 -Is that absolutely necessary? -Course! 149 00:12:46,520 --> 00:12:50,240 I want to be sure I know what I'm doing before you go. 150 00:12:50,320 --> 00:12:51,320 All right. 151 00:12:53,600 --> 00:12:55,400 I hope you have a steady hand. 152 00:12:55,480 --> 00:12:59,560 You seem uncharacteristically jumpy. Guilty conscience, perhaps? 153 00:13:01,400 --> 00:13:04,120 -Why should I have a guilty conscience? -Have a think. 154 00:13:05,880 --> 00:13:08,760 -If you mean Peter and his posting... -Banishment. 155 00:13:08,840 --> 00:13:11,600 That wasn't my doing, I was simply acting on the government's advice. 156 00:13:11,680 --> 00:13:13,440 The idea came from your henchman. 157 00:13:13,520 --> 00:13:15,640 -Now, that's a little firm. -Was it? 158 00:13:15,720 --> 00:13:19,520 -Yes. And it's the flat edge, remember? -Oh, sorry. 159 00:13:20,320 --> 00:13:24,640 -So how is he? -Peter? He's getting on with it. 160 00:13:24,720 --> 00:13:28,200 Uncomplainingly. Because that's what strong men do. 161 00:13:29,760 --> 00:13:31,720 But it's a lonely existence in Brussels. 162 00:13:31,800 --> 00:13:35,840 No real job, stuck in a small flat, followed by photographers, 163 00:13:35,920 --> 00:13:39,560 having to steer clear of all the parties, steer clear of all the traps. 164 00:13:39,640 --> 00:13:42,600 -What traps? -Traps being set for him. 165 00:13:42,680 --> 00:13:47,520 Those who would wish to lead him astray. Catch him in a compromising position. 166 00:13:47,600 --> 00:13:49,880 Those who would cheer the dissolution of our friendship. 167 00:13:49,960 --> 00:13:53,000 -Margaret, you're imagining things. -Am I? 168 00:13:53,080 --> 00:13:55,920 Yes. And anyway, it's not for much longer. 169 00:13:56,000 --> 00:13:57,000 Two years? 170 00:13:57,080 --> 00:13:59,400 Yes, but the first three or four months will fly by 171 00:13:59,480 --> 00:14:01,720 while you're kindly filling in for me. 172 00:14:01,800 --> 00:14:04,480 -I'll try not to upstage you. -How kind. 173 00:14:04,560 --> 00:14:06,880 I can't promise I won't bring my own character to it. 174 00:14:06,960 --> 00:14:08,480 Well, I never expected anything less. 175 00:14:08,560 --> 00:14:10,640 That's the advantage of having a character to bring. 176 00:14:11,640 --> 00:14:15,680 Too much character, an excess of character. 177 00:14:15,760 --> 00:14:19,400 Now, look at me and tell me you didn't say that without a little bit of envy. 178 00:14:21,240 --> 00:14:24,160 Just remember who you're standing in for when I'm gone. 179 00:14:24,240 --> 00:14:25,880 My characterless sister. 180 00:14:27,200 --> 00:14:30,040 Your Queen. Not a showgirl. 181 00:14:47,200 --> 00:14:50,640 ...were introduced to the people of Bermuda for the very first time. 182 00:14:50,720 --> 00:14:52,680 The Royal couple then flies to Jamaica.... 183 00:15:21,880 --> 00:15:24,640 The last time you departed on this tour, 184 00:15:24,720 --> 00:15:29,160 it was cruelly cut short by the death of your dear father. 185 00:15:29,240 --> 00:15:32,440 In his final months, the King told me many times 186 00:15:32,520 --> 00:15:35,800 that he could feel it all slipping away. 187 00:15:35,880 --> 00:15:39,200 The Empire, our place in the world. 188 00:15:39,280 --> 00:15:44,240 He saw this tour as a chance to keep each dominion close, 189 00:15:44,320 --> 00:15:46,720 preserving that Empire. 190 00:15:46,800 --> 00:15:50,720 So take him with you in spirit. Let his-- 191 00:15:53,080 --> 00:15:57,840 Let his example guide you. His thoughts influence you. 192 00:15:59,200 --> 00:16:02,440 -I will. -And, if I may... 193 00:16:03,880 --> 00:16:08,200 Never let them see the real Elizabeth Windsor. 194 00:16:09,840 --> 00:16:13,040 The cameras, the television. 195 00:16:13,120 --> 00:16:18,880 Never let them see that carrying the Crown is often a burden. 196 00:16:19,800 --> 00:16:26,280 Let them look at you... but let them see only the eternal. 197 00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:35,240 -Thank you, Winston. -Your Majesty. 198 00:17:37,480 --> 00:17:39,840 Well done! You made it! 199 00:17:39,920 --> 00:17:43,240 If it was easy to come here, everybody would. 200 00:17:43,320 --> 00:17:45,400 Thank God it isn't, and they don't. 201 00:17:46,480 --> 00:17:48,520 - Will you want a rest? - Certainly not! 202 00:17:48,600 --> 00:17:52,800 I've been sitting for hours. I want a nice, long walk! 203 00:17:52,880 --> 00:17:54,600 Or, better still, a ride! 204 00:18:09,080 --> 00:18:10,840 Go on! Go. 205 00:18:28,440 --> 00:18:31,440 Oh, Scotland! The beauty! 206 00:18:31,520 --> 00:18:34,680 I'd almost forgotten what it feels like to have the spirits lifted. 207 00:18:34,760 --> 00:18:38,160 Well, you're welcome to stay any time to get away from it all. 208 00:18:38,240 --> 00:18:41,920 You'd soon grow sick of me. You know what they say, "Guests and fish!" 209 00:18:44,440 --> 00:18:47,640 Or you could become a neighbor. There's a castle along the coast for sale. 210 00:18:48,840 --> 00:18:51,760 They're threatening to tear it down. The owner can't afford to keep it up. 211 00:18:51,840 --> 00:18:55,200 Oh, chap called Imbert-Terry. Strange fellow. 212 00:18:55,280 --> 00:19:00,600 Rumor is, that on occasion, he sings to the seals that swim past the castle. 213 00:19:02,520 --> 00:19:04,040 Oh, how queer. 214 00:19:07,400 --> 00:19:09,600 Has it been very difficult? 215 00:19:13,600 --> 00:19:14,640 It has. 216 00:19:16,440 --> 00:19:21,080 I don't want to sound self-piteous but loss has followed loss. 217 00:19:21,160 --> 00:19:23,520 First and foremost, the loss of a husband. 218 00:19:24,520 --> 00:19:28,680 Then the loss of a home, having to leave the palace. 219 00:19:31,040 --> 00:19:34,160 The loss of motherhood, as daughters become adults. 220 00:19:35,920 --> 00:19:40,440 Loss of a routine, a sense of purpose. The loss of a Crown. 221 00:19:42,240 --> 00:19:47,720 Imagine, 17 years' experience as Queen and being the head of the family. 222 00:19:47,800 --> 00:19:49,800 Bertie was a wonderful husband and father, 223 00:19:49,880 --> 00:19:52,320 but he needed a great deal of help as King. 224 00:19:52,400 --> 00:19:54,880 And then we lose him and, 225 00:19:54,960 --> 00:19:58,040 at precisely the moment when they should be giving me more to do, 226 00:19:58,120 --> 00:20:00,840 stop me falling into despair, they take it all aw-- 227 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:07,400 They take it all away... 228 00:20:11,240 --> 00:20:15,880 They put it all into the hands of a girl who's totally unequipped for it. 229 00:20:23,640 --> 00:20:26,480 I'm so sorry. So sorry. 230 00:20:28,080 --> 00:20:31,800 "Bermuda will always have a distinguished position 231 00:20:31,880 --> 00:20:34,080 within the British Commonwealth. 232 00:20:34,160 --> 00:20:39,320 A position which will, I trust, remain unshaken by the storms 233 00:20:39,400 --> 00:20:41,120 through which the world is passing. 234 00:20:41,200 --> 00:20:47,560 My husband and I have been deeply touched by the welcome we have received here. 235 00:20:47,640 --> 00:20:54,400 Bermuda holds and will always hold a warm place in our hearts." 236 00:20:54,480 --> 00:20:56,240 May God bless you all. 237 00:21:04,720 --> 00:21:09,240 I thought that went well, Ma'am. Message delivered loud and clear, I'd say. 238 00:21:09,320 --> 00:21:12,240 "Stay loyal or die." Is that it now? Can we knock off? 239 00:21:12,320 --> 00:21:13,800 I'm afraid not, sir. 240 00:21:13,880 --> 00:21:17,560 Without wishing to rush you, Ma'am, we do need to move on as quickly as possible. 241 00:21:17,640 --> 00:21:19,760 Yes, of course. 242 00:21:22,320 --> 00:21:24,040 Your Majesty? 243 00:21:24,120 --> 00:21:26,200 So sorry, Ma'am, I really can't manage any faster. 244 00:21:26,280 --> 00:21:28,040 -Please don't worry. -Ready for you, Ma'am. 245 00:21:28,120 --> 00:21:30,040 Give her a chance! 246 00:21:30,120 --> 00:21:34,400 It's like being in the navy again. Eight minutes. Not nine, not seven. 247 00:21:34,480 --> 00:21:36,960 Then to the next location where you'll make a speech 248 00:21:37,040 --> 00:21:38,760 to ex-servicemen at the Royal Yacht Club, 249 00:21:38,840 --> 00:21:42,560 then by ferry to visit a school near Mangrove Bay on the west of the island. 250 00:21:42,640 --> 00:21:46,080 Then you will host a garden party here at the Governor's House, 251 00:21:46,160 --> 00:21:47,360 for a thousand or so guests, 252 00:21:47,440 --> 00:21:50,480 where we're hoping to find a moment for the ceremonial planting of a tree. 253 00:21:50,560 --> 00:21:53,840 Will we find a moment during any of this to use the lavatory? 254 00:21:53,920 --> 00:21:55,800 I do hope tomorrow's better. 255 00:21:55,880 --> 00:21:57,520 I'm afraid not, sir. 256 00:21:57,600 --> 00:22:00,400 Up at 4:30 for a 6 a.m. flight to Jamaica. 257 00:22:03,360 --> 00:22:06,320 Here we go again, waving like lunatics. 258 00:22:06,400 --> 00:22:10,480 Oh, God, with any luck, one day, they'll all own television sets 259 00:22:10,560 --> 00:22:12,880 and they won't come out like this again. 260 00:22:12,960 --> 00:22:16,120 Ma'am, Sir, just before we take off, I thought I might go through 261 00:22:16,200 --> 00:22:18,640 the itinerary for our first day in Jamaica. 262 00:22:18,720 --> 00:22:21,120 -Goody. -Yes. Do sit down, Michael. 263 00:22:21,200 --> 00:22:24,520 Thank you. We arrive at noon to be greeted by the Governor 264 00:22:24,600 --> 00:22:26,800 and representatives of the West Indian islands. 265 00:22:26,880 --> 00:22:30,440 A guard of honor will be formed by the Jamaican Constabulary... 266 00:22:34,640 --> 00:22:39,400 This is the picture we shall never forget in Jamaica. 267 00:22:39,480 --> 00:22:44,240 The lovely lady and the tall, handsome figure of the sailor, her husband. 268 00:22:45,320 --> 00:22:49,880 So near to all the children that they can almost be touched. 269 00:22:49,960 --> 00:22:51,960 - So graceful and so near... 270 00:22:52,040 --> 00:22:54,240 Colonel Charteris thought you might like to see 271 00:22:54,320 --> 00:22:55,840 the speech for tomorrow night, Ma'am. 272 00:22:55,920 --> 00:22:59,000 -Give you a chance to prepare. -Thank you. 273 00:23:06,240 --> 00:23:07,240 Oh, dear. 274 00:23:08,800 --> 00:23:12,080 -Would you bring me a pencil, please? -Ma'am? 275 00:23:12,160 --> 00:23:16,640 And ask Colonel Charteris if he'd be so kind as to come and see me in the morning. 276 00:23:22,760 --> 00:23:27,360 From all over the West Indies, people have come here today for this ceremony, 277 00:23:27,440 --> 00:23:30,240 expressing their loyalty to her. 278 00:23:39,440 --> 00:23:41,440 - Good morning, sir. - Good morning. 279 00:24:03,160 --> 00:24:05,960 -Come in, Martin. -Your Royal Highness. 280 00:24:07,320 --> 00:24:09,760 The speech for the Ambassador's reception tonight. 281 00:24:09,840 --> 00:24:11,080 Yes, Ma'am? 282 00:24:11,160 --> 00:24:13,920 This was written for my sister. Very well written. 283 00:24:14,000 --> 00:24:16,080 -Thank you. -Manifestly for her. 284 00:24:16,160 --> 00:24:20,080 In her register, reflecting her character, if that's the right word. 285 00:24:20,160 --> 00:24:23,120 As we both know, I have a different character. 286 00:24:23,200 --> 00:24:24,280 Indeed. 287 00:24:24,360 --> 00:24:27,240 And, since I shall be deputizing for my sister tonight, 288 00:24:27,320 --> 00:24:31,960 I was wondering if I might make one or two minor adjustments to the text? 289 00:24:32,040 --> 00:24:34,760 -Ma'am? -Give it a bit more color. 290 00:24:34,840 --> 00:24:38,320 Make it feel a bit more like me. And breathe a little life into it. 291 00:24:38,400 --> 00:24:40,960 I'm sure Her Royal Highness appreciates... 292 00:24:43,760 --> 00:24:49,040 there'll be important people at the reception tonight. 293 00:24:49,120 --> 00:24:51,760 Different backgrounds, different sensibilities. 294 00:24:51,840 --> 00:24:57,040 The speech has been carefully calibrated to avoid giving offence. 295 00:24:57,120 --> 00:24:59,400 And I'd suggest to avoid entertaining too. 296 00:24:59,480 --> 00:25:03,200 It's not the Sovereign's place to entertain. 297 00:25:03,280 --> 00:25:04,440 And I'm not the Sovereign. 298 00:25:04,520 --> 00:25:08,360 I understand that but you will be there in her place. 299 00:25:19,600 --> 00:25:23,440 What about the State Diadem tiara? Or the Cambridge Lovers' Knot? 300 00:25:23,520 --> 00:25:26,360 Those are Her Majesty's and for State occasions. 301 00:25:26,440 --> 00:25:28,560 Her Majesty won't mind. 302 00:25:28,640 --> 00:25:33,120 Besides, are people not coming tonight expecting to meet a Queen? 303 00:25:33,200 --> 00:25:35,120 -Yes. -Shouldn't we be giving them one? 304 00:26:08,960 --> 00:26:11,200 Your Excellencies... 305 00:26:11,920 --> 00:26:16,200 I am delighted to be here tonight, deputizing for my sister, the Queen, 306 00:26:16,280 --> 00:26:18,920 who is fortunate enough to be on her travels, 307 00:26:19,000 --> 00:26:22,600 somewhere between Bermuda, Jamaica and Fiji. 308 00:26:22,680 --> 00:26:25,160 Distracted, no doubt, 309 00:26:26,080 --> 00:26:31,040 by waving fields of sugar cane and graceful palms, 310 00:26:31,120 --> 00:26:34,920 by deep blue water beyond white coral sands. 311 00:26:35,000 --> 00:26:39,160 By dramatic green hills, thick with vegetation, 312 00:26:39,240 --> 00:26:43,400 and the subtle rhythms of dancing and singing. 313 00:26:43,480 --> 00:26:47,320 But more vivid, more brilliant even, 314 00:26:47,400 --> 00:26:51,640 than the colors of those lovely islands or the echoes of that music 315 00:26:51,720 --> 00:26:56,800 or the welcome of cheerful and friendly people wherever my sister may travel, 316 00:26:56,880 --> 00:27:00,720 is what I see as I look out from this stage tonight. 317 00:27:02,680 --> 00:27:08,680 As I look out at all of you tonight. My... don't you all look wonderful! 318 00:27:09,760 --> 00:27:11,760 And shimmering. 319 00:27:11,840 --> 00:27:14,760 And positively exotic. 320 00:27:14,840 --> 00:27:18,600 And what fine company we have here tonight! 321 00:27:18,680 --> 00:27:21,880 Our ambassador to the United States of America, Sir Roger Makins. 322 00:27:21,960 --> 00:27:23,920 The only honest thing to come out of Washington. 323 00:27:26,680 --> 00:27:31,160 Our dashing ambassador, Alec Kirkbride, in Libya. 324 00:27:31,240 --> 00:27:34,360 This one's single, ladies. 325 00:27:34,440 --> 00:27:36,840 Oh, and of course Sir Charles Peake and his wife from Greece. 326 00:27:36,920 --> 00:27:39,640 A country which has brought us many things. 327 00:27:39,720 --> 00:27:44,080 Philosophy, democracy, my brother-in-law. 328 00:27:48,600 --> 00:27:51,600 So to all of you, I say welcome! 329 00:27:51,680 --> 00:27:53,920 As a rule, the food here is pretty ordinary. 330 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:55,960 The wine is usually rather good. 331 00:27:56,040 --> 00:28:00,040 And I have made sure there is plenty of it. 332 00:28:00,120 --> 00:28:04,480 So I have no doubt we will have a wonderful evening. 333 00:28:05,440 --> 00:28:06,560 Thank you. 334 00:28:18,240 --> 00:28:20,080 It felt so good. 335 00:28:20,160 --> 00:28:23,200 My sister talks all the time of how she isn't suited to it, well... 336 00:28:23,280 --> 00:28:27,320 -I was born for it. -I know. 337 00:28:27,400 --> 00:28:29,880 I told them to put as many engagements in the diary as they like 338 00:28:29,960 --> 00:28:30,960 for the next few months. 339 00:28:31,040 --> 00:28:32,600 Investitures, The Royal Ballet, 340 00:28:32,680 --> 00:28:34,360 -The Debutantes ball. -Well, why not? 341 00:28:34,440 --> 00:28:37,600 Oh, couldn't you come and watch me in action? Just once. 342 00:28:37,680 --> 00:28:39,920 If I thought it were without risk, I would in a flash, 343 00:28:40,000 --> 00:28:41,720 -but if the papers get hold-- -Darling... 344 00:28:41,800 --> 00:28:45,160 The papers love us. The people are for us. 345 00:28:45,240 --> 00:28:48,440 -Hm. -In their eyes we can do no wrong. 346 00:28:52,320 --> 00:28:55,120 There will be no sleeping, sir, there's a civic hall to visit. 347 00:28:55,200 --> 00:28:59,920 Not to mention the ribbons to be cut. And oh, the lunches to be consumed! 348 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:03,480 -Ready? -No. Almost. You go ahead. 349 00:29:07,200 --> 00:29:10,320 Just give me a moment, please, gents. I'll be right with you. Okay? Thank you. 350 00:29:10,400 --> 00:29:11,400 Right. 351 00:29:16,640 --> 00:29:17,800 What's the matter? 352 00:29:21,600 --> 00:29:24,360 There was an ambassadors' reception in London last week. 353 00:29:24,440 --> 00:29:27,120 Apparently, Margaret was dazzling and brilliant. 354 00:29:27,200 --> 00:29:29,800 Would you have preferred she make a mess of it? 355 00:29:30,560 --> 00:29:31,720 No. 356 00:29:34,120 --> 00:29:35,680 Perhaps. 357 00:29:36,400 --> 00:29:38,320 -Is that awful of me? -Yes. 358 00:29:38,400 --> 00:29:40,520 Well, now you know, you didn't marry a saint. 359 00:29:40,600 --> 00:29:43,520 I knew that. But I wouldn't worry, I have great faith in her. 360 00:29:43,600 --> 00:29:45,960 -In Margaret? -In her ability to mess things up. 361 00:29:46,040 --> 00:29:49,160 -In the long run. -Or outshine me. 362 00:29:49,240 --> 00:29:51,800 -And mess things up. -And outshine me. 363 00:30:01,360 --> 00:30:02,840 That's unlike you. 364 00:30:04,840 --> 00:30:05,880 I'm sorry. 365 00:30:11,480 --> 00:30:14,040 You know, there is a danger we might be overdoing it. 366 00:30:14,120 --> 00:30:19,840 Perhaps it would be prudent, to take a few things out. 367 00:30:19,920 --> 00:30:24,840 I mean, 57 Australian towns in 58 days. 368 00:30:24,920 --> 00:30:27,400 Maybe we don't visit all of them. 369 00:30:32,520 --> 00:30:33,520 No. 370 00:30:35,000 --> 00:30:36,000 No. 371 00:30:36,960 --> 00:30:38,400 We keep every appointment. 372 00:30:40,160 --> 00:30:42,800 No cancellations. Not one. 373 00:30:46,920 --> 00:30:49,560 I'm afraid the day does hold some challenges, Ma'am. 374 00:30:49,640 --> 00:30:52,920 The route's ten miles and the streets are already packed. 375 00:30:53,000 --> 00:30:55,400 -Well, how long will it take? -I've allowed two hours. 376 00:30:55,480 --> 00:30:57,920 Two hours! In a hundred degree heat? 377 00:30:58,000 --> 00:31:01,480 I could ask them to increase the planned driving speed a little. 378 00:31:01,560 --> 00:31:04,960 -But I think the horses might struggle. -No, we'll be fine. Thank you. 379 00:31:57,360 --> 00:32:00,080 Here she is at last, amongst us. 380 00:32:01,400 --> 00:32:04,640 Charming our people in city after city. 381 00:32:05,920 --> 00:32:11,160 Afternoon in Sydney first. Then, good hearted Adelaide. 382 00:32:12,960 --> 00:32:17,680 On to venerable Hobart, nestling at the cool feet of Mount Wellington. 383 00:32:21,800 --> 00:32:24,200 That's it. The Castle of Mey. 384 00:32:25,640 --> 00:32:27,600 Isn't she bonny? 385 00:32:29,520 --> 00:32:31,240 Oh, yes! 386 00:32:34,480 --> 00:32:36,480 And what a view! 387 00:33:05,440 --> 00:33:08,960 - Captain Imbert-Terry. - Commander Vyner. 388 00:33:09,880 --> 00:33:12,200 Lady Doris. And... 389 00:33:14,920 --> 00:33:15,920 We've met. 390 00:33:17,440 --> 00:33:20,040 -I don't think so. -Yes, yes. 391 00:33:20,120 --> 00:33:25,240 Yes, your...your face, it's very familiar. 392 00:33:25,320 --> 00:33:27,920 Don't say a thing, it'll come to me. 393 00:33:28,000 --> 00:33:31,080 -May we come in? -Yes, yes. 394 00:33:34,240 --> 00:33:37,160 Well, if you were to be interested in the property, 395 00:33:37,240 --> 00:33:39,680 I'm going to be entirely honest. 396 00:33:39,760 --> 00:33:45,840 The roof does need a... does need a bit of work. 397 00:33:45,920 --> 00:33:49,000 One or two windows might need replacing and the... 398 00:33:49,080 --> 00:33:52,440 the electricity does need, well, installing. 399 00:33:52,520 --> 00:33:56,200 And there's no dining room to speak of. Nor bathrooms. 400 00:33:56,280 --> 00:34:00,120 And I've sold off most of the good shooting and fishing. 401 00:34:00,200 --> 00:34:02,160 Oh, dear. You're really not a salesman. 402 00:34:02,240 --> 00:34:06,400 In fact, the place is in such a state, I'd sooner make a gift of it. 403 00:34:07,240 --> 00:34:09,720 I'm afraid I'd be quite unable to accept. 404 00:34:09,800 --> 00:34:11,640 Why not? 405 00:34:11,720 --> 00:34:14,760 It'd be frowned upon. Something to do with who I am. 406 00:34:15,800 --> 00:34:20,280 You're an actress. A famous film star. 407 00:34:20,360 --> 00:34:22,360 -No. -A singer, then. 408 00:34:22,440 --> 00:34:23,520 No. 409 00:34:23,600 --> 00:34:26,880 It's on the tip of my tongue! 410 00:34:30,280 --> 00:34:35,560 It dates back to the mid 17th century. 411 00:34:35,640 --> 00:34:39,960 It was in the... it was in the same family for 14 generations. 412 00:34:40,040 --> 00:34:45,160 We bought the place in 1929, and my wife and I had 11 very happy years here. 413 00:34:45,240 --> 00:34:47,760 But then, the war came and the place... 414 00:34:51,960 --> 00:34:57,040 -The solution is obvious. Stop smiling. -No. 415 00:34:57,120 --> 00:35:00,160 The trouble is, I have the sort of face that if I'm not smiling 416 00:35:00,240 --> 00:35:02,200 then everyone says, "Oh, isn't she cross?" 417 00:35:02,280 --> 00:35:06,320 No, that's not... Look, what do you think, doctor? 418 00:35:06,400 --> 00:35:11,200 It's a spasm. The muscles are overworked. Rest ought to fix it, though. 419 00:35:11,280 --> 00:35:14,200 -Like I said. Stop smiling. -No. 420 00:35:14,280 --> 00:35:17,640 I have an engagement this evening. So, what can be done? 421 00:35:17,720 --> 00:35:22,120 Well, I could inject the affected area with a relaxant. 422 00:35:22,200 --> 00:35:24,120 You'd have to watch yourself with soup, though. 423 00:35:24,200 --> 00:35:27,480 You might find you have less control chewing and drinking. 424 00:35:27,560 --> 00:35:30,240 And it's not a long-term solution. 425 00:35:30,320 --> 00:35:34,720 - Oh. All right. I'll have the injection. - Oh. Good God. 426 00:35:34,800 --> 00:35:37,200 What, and dribble soup all over your dress? 427 00:35:37,280 --> 00:35:40,240 Do you know, the other night, 428 00:35:40,320 --> 00:35:43,000 I woke up with my right arm out from under the bedclothes. 429 00:35:43,080 --> 00:35:47,680 Do you know what I'd been doing? I'd been waving to the crowds in my sleep. 430 00:35:49,440 --> 00:35:50,440 Right. 431 00:35:53,480 --> 00:35:56,960 Hold still, please, Your Majesty. 432 00:36:08,200 --> 00:36:10,760 American planes, guns and ammunition 433 00:36:10,840 --> 00:36:12,840 are helping the French and Vietnam forces. 434 00:36:12,920 --> 00:36:16,000 Russian and Chinese weapons are aiding the Viet Minh. 435 00:36:19,160 --> 00:36:21,000 Princess Margaret dons white overalls 436 00:36:21,080 --> 00:36:23,800 when she visits Calverton Colliery in Nottinghamshire. 437 00:36:23,880 --> 00:36:26,520 Her visit to the coalface a quarter of a mile underground 438 00:36:26,600 --> 00:36:28,440 is included in her tour of the colliery 439 00:36:28,520 --> 00:36:31,760 which is recognized as one of the most modern in Europe. 440 00:36:31,840 --> 00:36:35,440 After almost an hour underground, the Princess brings back a souvenir, 441 00:36:35,520 --> 00:36:37,880 a piece of coal she hewed herself. 442 00:36:37,960 --> 00:36:40,400 Did you enjoy the mining, Your Royal Highness? 443 00:36:40,480 --> 00:36:44,480 I did, very much. Although, it was jolly dusty down there. 444 00:36:44,560 --> 00:36:48,280 Some even went into my mouth but I can assure you, it tasted delicious. 445 00:36:48,360 --> 00:36:50,160 Having experienced the conditions, 446 00:36:50,240 --> 00:36:52,320 do you have sympathy for the miners that work there? 447 00:36:52,400 --> 00:36:54,240 One couldn't fail to have sympathy for anyone 448 00:36:54,320 --> 00:36:57,120 who has to spend their working life down there. 449 00:36:57,200 --> 00:37:00,160 It's intolerably dark and hot and cramped. 450 00:37:00,240 --> 00:37:03,560 To my eyes, it seemed conditions are still very perilous 451 00:37:03,640 --> 00:37:08,040 for these poor, brave men who work underground for so very little. 452 00:37:08,120 --> 00:37:10,520 What would you say to the authorities regarding the matter? 453 00:37:12,240 --> 00:37:15,400 -I have nothing further to say. -Who's the coal for? 454 00:37:19,400 --> 00:37:21,240 I have someone very special in mind. 455 00:37:23,000 --> 00:37:24,600 Group Captain Townsend? 456 00:37:27,240 --> 00:37:31,800 -Are you missing him? -Yes, I am. Very much. 457 00:37:31,880 --> 00:37:36,280 And are you missing your sister, Her Majesty, the Queen? 458 00:37:37,600 --> 00:37:40,160 - Not quite as much, no. 459 00:37:49,840 --> 00:37:51,920 - Why on earth did you say that? - What? 460 00:37:52,000 --> 00:37:54,520 -That you missed me. -I did! And I do. 461 00:37:54,600 --> 00:37:56,800 -I know but that wasn't wise. -Why not? 462 00:37:59,600 --> 00:38:06,280 Darling, you can't use a public occasion to take a dig at your sister like that. 463 00:38:06,360 --> 00:38:10,960 -Oh, don't you start too. -It's just... the Palace won't like it. 464 00:38:11,040 --> 00:38:13,560 And we need the Palace on our side. 465 00:38:15,360 --> 00:38:18,400 Who is it you think you'd be letting down, anyway? A koala? 466 00:38:19,840 --> 00:38:24,000 This whole thing is a circus. It's a miserable circus. 467 00:38:24,080 --> 00:38:28,840 Trudging from town to town and we're the dancing bears. 468 00:38:32,800 --> 00:38:35,440 -What are you doing? -I'm taking back this small pleasure. 469 00:38:35,520 --> 00:38:39,080 -You've taken away too much. -No! No, no! Those things will kill you! 470 00:38:40,560 --> 00:38:44,120 Yeah. Forty a day your father smoked and now I know why. Poor bastard. 471 00:38:44,200 --> 00:38:46,520 Yeah, he probably took one look at this tour and thought, 472 00:38:46,600 --> 00:38:48,720 "D'you know what? I'd be better off with cancer." 473 00:38:48,800 --> 00:38:49,800 Shut up! 474 00:38:53,000 --> 00:38:58,360 What is it you're trying to prove? What is it you want to hear him say? 475 00:38:58,440 --> 00:39:02,400 "Bravo, Lilibet. Manage the whole tour." 476 00:39:02,480 --> 00:39:06,720 "Lilibet never lets you down. Ticked every box. 477 00:39:06,800 --> 00:39:09,160 Never put a foot wrong." 478 00:39:09,240 --> 00:39:12,920 "Now, finally, I love you more than I love Margaret." 479 00:39:13,000 --> 00:39:14,840 Get out! Get out! 480 00:39:14,920 --> 00:39:18,880 -Don't touch me. Oh, Christ! -Get out! 481 00:39:19,560 --> 00:39:22,760 -Philip! Don't you dare come back here! -Don't be ridiculous! Christ! 482 00:39:57,680 --> 00:40:00,520 -Let me go and have a word. -No. 483 00:40:04,840 --> 00:40:05,960 I'll do it. 484 00:40:13,840 --> 00:40:20,600 I'm sorry for that little interlude. I'm sure it must happen in every marriage. 485 00:40:22,840 --> 00:40:27,360 Now, what would you like me to do? For your newsreel? 486 00:40:49,400 --> 00:40:50,880 Another gift for Your Majesty. 487 00:40:54,520 --> 00:40:55,520 Thank you. 488 00:40:57,480 --> 00:40:59,640 Your Royal Highness... 489 00:40:59,720 --> 00:41:05,200 when you appear in public performing official duties, you are not you. 490 00:41:05,280 --> 00:41:06,320 Of course I'm me. 491 00:41:06,400 --> 00:41:10,840 Expressing political opinions about working conditions in mines, 492 00:41:10,920 --> 00:41:13,760 that business at Sadler's Wells. 493 00:41:13,840 --> 00:41:16,680 And no one wants you to be you, they want you to be it. 494 00:41:16,760 --> 00:41:19,120 A statue? A thing? 495 00:41:19,200 --> 00:41:22,600 The Crown. That's what they've come to see. Not you. 496 00:41:23,600 --> 00:41:28,600 The minute you become yourself, you shatter the illusion, break the spell. 497 00:41:28,680 --> 00:41:34,520 What people want is someone to inhabit it. Not be frightened of it. 498 00:41:34,600 --> 00:41:36,960 Make it flesh and blood. Bring it to life. 499 00:41:37,040 --> 00:41:40,800 Your uncle, Edward VIII, threatened to do just that, 500 00:41:40,880 --> 00:41:44,080 impose his individuality on the institution. 501 00:41:44,160 --> 00:41:45,360 Bring it to life! 502 00:41:45,440 --> 00:41:48,480 And he almost destroyed it in the process! 503 00:41:48,560 --> 00:41:51,480 You can't seriously be comparing this to the Abdication? 504 00:41:51,560 --> 00:41:56,840 No, but I've decided that all remaining Royal engagements in the Queen's absence 505 00:41:56,920 --> 00:41:58,720 should be carried out by the Queen Mother. 506 00:42:01,480 --> 00:42:03,800 -My mother is in Scotland. -So I gather. 507 00:42:03,880 --> 00:42:08,200 But I sent someone to bring her back. Right away! 508 00:42:11,160 --> 00:42:12,720 Your Royal Highness. 509 00:42:18,360 --> 00:42:20,400 - We said 11. - What time is it now? 510 00:42:20,480 --> 00:42:23,160 Well, it's nearly noon. 511 00:42:23,240 --> 00:42:26,800 Goodness, and I set off in such good time. 512 00:42:26,880 --> 00:42:29,280 -Did you come along the coast? -I did. 513 00:42:29,360 --> 00:42:35,040 You didn't factor in the wind. You were into the wind this morning. 514 00:42:35,120 --> 00:42:38,200 -Wasn't I just? -The good news is, you'll fly back. 515 00:42:40,000 --> 00:42:41,640 Now... 516 00:42:45,640 --> 00:42:50,040 I've, um, I've had a chance to do some thinking. 517 00:42:50,120 --> 00:42:52,640 I've spoken to my lawyers and I've come up with a sum 518 00:42:52,720 --> 00:42:58,680 that I think is a fair price for this magnificently-situated castle. 519 00:42:58,760 --> 00:43:00,280 Yes, yes, go on. 520 00:43:00,960 --> 00:43:05,200 Brace yourself. One hundred pounds. 521 00:43:07,200 --> 00:43:11,960 -What? -Oh, I'm sorry. Is that too dear? 522 00:43:12,040 --> 00:43:14,600 -No, it's absurd. -On the contrary, it's entirely fair, 523 00:43:14,680 --> 00:43:17,880 given it'll end up costing you tens of thousands. 524 00:43:17,960 --> 00:43:21,320 -Are you sure? -No. The question is, are you sure? 525 00:43:27,960 --> 00:43:32,440 -I am. -All right. Congratulations. 526 00:43:32,520 --> 00:43:37,320 -I hope you'll be very happy here. -Thank you. I have a feeling I will be. 527 00:43:37,400 --> 00:43:39,480 I can get the place cleared out inside a week. 528 00:43:39,560 --> 00:43:41,440 Oh, only if you've somewhere to go. 529 00:43:41,520 --> 00:43:44,600 I do. My sister's a few miles down the coast. 530 00:43:44,680 --> 00:43:49,240 Now, will I walk you back to the Vyners? Down wind? 531 00:43:49,320 --> 00:43:50,720 That'd be lovely. 532 00:44:05,440 --> 00:44:10,400 Your Majesty, forgive me for disturbing you. 533 00:44:10,480 --> 00:44:12,400 I come from the Prime Minister. 534 00:44:13,760 --> 00:44:15,840 He asks that you return to London immediately. 535 00:44:15,920 --> 00:44:19,320 -Whatever for? -This is all the information that I have. 536 00:44:23,080 --> 00:44:24,560 It seems I must go. 537 00:44:27,200 --> 00:44:28,400 Oh, my gosh. 538 00:44:30,240 --> 00:44:32,320 It's finally come to you. 539 00:44:33,920 --> 00:44:37,400 Why on Earth didn't you say, Ma'am? 540 00:44:37,480 --> 00:44:40,400 Because people always make such a fuss. 541 00:44:41,800 --> 00:44:43,480 And stop being themselves. 542 00:44:45,240 --> 00:44:47,280 And you would have doubled the price. 543 00:44:48,600 --> 00:44:50,520 Spoken like a true Scotswoman. 544 00:45:20,560 --> 00:45:22,880 Now, my speech at Valletta. 545 00:45:22,960 --> 00:45:26,200 There was one adjustment that I would like to make. 546 00:45:26,280 --> 00:45:29,720 I would like to refer to Malta as "my island of happy memories." 547 00:45:34,120 --> 00:45:35,440 Very good, Ma'am. 548 00:45:36,080 --> 00:45:38,760 I shall have the text retyped for your approval. 549 00:45:38,840 --> 00:45:40,200 Thank you. 550 00:45:44,320 --> 00:45:49,520 Ma'am, there do remain some security concerns about Gibraltar. 551 00:45:49,600 --> 00:45:50,840 What concerns? 552 00:45:51,760 --> 00:45:56,160 Death threats were sent to all the leaders of the major political parties, 553 00:45:56,240 --> 00:45:59,520 telling them that, if our tour were to go to Gibraltar, 554 00:45:59,600 --> 00:46:01,120 our safety can't be guaranteed. 555 00:46:03,160 --> 00:46:05,600 I told them we should pull out. 556 00:46:05,680 --> 00:46:07,120 -Why? -What do you mean, why? 557 00:46:07,200 --> 00:46:11,480 Because I don't much fancy shuffling the streets of Gibraltar like a sitting duck. 558 00:46:13,280 --> 00:46:17,600 No. Pulling out at this late hour would make us look weak. 559 00:46:17,680 --> 00:46:20,440 And it would be a great disappointment to the people of Gibraltar. 560 00:46:20,520 --> 00:46:23,720 -I say we go. -I say we don't. 561 00:46:29,760 --> 00:46:33,480 I am aware that I am surrounded by people 562 00:46:33,560 --> 00:46:35,600 who feel that they could do the job better. 563 00:46:37,520 --> 00:46:42,000 Strong people with powerful characters, more natural leaders, 564 00:46:42,080 --> 00:46:45,440 perhaps better-suited to leading from the front, making a mark. 565 00:46:45,520 --> 00:46:49,640 But, for better or worse, the Crown has landed on my head. 566 00:46:49,720 --> 00:46:51,400 And I say we go. 567 00:46:59,640 --> 00:47:02,800 The Royal Yacht Britannia sails towards Gibraltar. 568 00:47:02,880 --> 00:47:06,360 Visible on deck, Her Majesty the Queen, and the Duke of Edinburgh. 569 00:47:06,440 --> 00:47:12,320 Accompanying Britannia, 15 A-class destroyers from the Mediterranean fleet. 570 00:47:12,400 --> 00:47:16,280 - ..shoot with a 21-gun salute. 571 00:47:16,360 --> 00:47:18,720 A powerful signal to the people of Gibraltar 572 00:47:18,800 --> 00:47:22,920 of the Queen and the British Empire's enduring support. 573 00:47:46,960 --> 00:47:51,520 ...magnificent tour has already marked Her Majesty as a woman of destiny. 574 00:47:53,480 --> 00:47:58,360 Her return to London after 50,000 miles by air, land and sea 575 00:47:58,440 --> 00:48:03,000 is a triumph of diplomacy at a challenging time for the Empire. 576 00:48:04,200 --> 00:48:08,400 Not a single item of the enormous list of engagements has been missed. 577 00:48:10,160 --> 00:48:12,280 Millions have seen and greeted their Queen 578 00:48:12,360 --> 00:48:15,280 as she leaves the Commonwealth charmed and united. 579 00:48:19,120 --> 00:48:22,160 It is already clear that Her Majesty will occupy a place 580 00:48:22,240 --> 00:48:25,080 among the famous queens of history 581 00:48:25,160 --> 00:48:29,200 and promises a renewed role for Britain in the modern world. 582 00:48:30,760 --> 00:48:34,600 The Empire secure across the four corners of the earth, 583 00:48:34,680 --> 00:48:38,560 marking the start of a new Elizabethan age. 584 00:48:49,440 --> 00:48:50,800 -Hello. -Your Majesty. 585 00:48:55,760 --> 00:48:58,200 Aha! Yes! 586 00:49:01,800 --> 00:49:04,680 - Ma'am. Prime Minister's arrived. - Ready, go! 587 00:49:04,760 --> 00:49:06,320 -Thank you. -I'm fast. 588 00:49:06,400 --> 00:49:09,600 - Daddy! I'm going to get you. - No, no, no! Chair! Chair! 589 00:49:10,800 --> 00:49:13,400 -Mind the dogs! -You can't get away from me! 590 00:49:14,840 --> 00:49:16,840 The Prime Minister, Your Majesty. 591 00:49:18,680 --> 00:49:21,400 -Congratulations, Your Majesty. -Thank you, Winston. 592 00:49:21,480 --> 00:49:24,720 -An unqualified triumph. -A narrow escape, I say. 593 00:49:24,800 --> 00:49:26,520 It could so easily have gone the other way. 594 00:49:26,600 --> 00:49:30,760 But it didn't, and has put us right back where we belong. 595 00:49:30,840 --> 00:49:32,960 Higher, in fact. 596 00:49:33,040 --> 00:49:36,480 And, before the tour, our great nation was in danger 597 00:49:36,560 --> 00:49:42,760 of losing much of its status, our influence, our standing. 598 00:49:42,840 --> 00:49:49,040 -Your courage and conviction prevailed. -This time, perhaps. 599 00:49:49,120 --> 00:49:52,920 But, in time, they will, surely, grow tired of it. Grow tired of us. 600 00:49:53,000 --> 00:49:58,520 Only if the Crown and the people representing the Crown 601 00:49:58,600 --> 00:50:01,920 make mistakes, errors of judgement. 602 00:50:02,000 --> 00:50:04,080 -My dear sister? -Yes. 603 00:50:05,720 --> 00:50:07,920 What would you have me do? 604 00:50:16,280 --> 00:50:18,640 -Thank you, Ma'am. -Your Majesty? 605 00:50:18,720 --> 00:50:21,800 -Her Royal Highness is on her way. -Thank you. 606 00:50:23,760 --> 00:50:27,120 It's all right. I have been here before. 607 00:50:27,200 --> 00:50:28,880 I do know the way. 608 00:50:39,640 --> 00:50:42,400 -What, in there? -Yes, Ma'am. 609 00:51:03,800 --> 00:51:05,160 Goodness! 610 00:51:16,720 --> 00:51:19,800 -What have I done to deserve this? -The brief was simple. 611 00:51:21,080 --> 00:51:26,200 Perform minor ceremonial tasks with a minimum of fuss. 612 00:51:26,280 --> 00:51:27,960 Not end up all over the newspapers. 613 00:51:28,040 --> 00:51:30,720 I can't help it if they want to write about me. 614 00:51:30,800 --> 00:51:33,600 Well, it would help if you didn't give them what they crave. 615 00:51:33,680 --> 00:51:36,280 -Character and excitement. -Instability and drama. 616 00:51:36,360 --> 00:51:39,160 Well, at least I give them something. You give them nothing. 617 00:51:39,880 --> 00:51:42,680 -I give them silence. -Silence is nothing. 618 00:51:42,760 --> 00:51:46,840 -It's the absence of noise. -Emptiness. Blank page. 619 00:51:46,920 --> 00:51:49,600 -Which allows others to shine. -But the monarchy should shine. 620 00:51:49,680 --> 00:51:52,920 The monarchy, yes. Not the monarch. 621 00:51:54,760 --> 00:51:59,120 -Reparations will need to be made. -To whom? 622 00:51:59,200 --> 00:52:00,800 To the people you offended. 623 00:52:02,440 --> 00:52:04,880 A general, to whom, when asked if you'd like to dance, 624 00:52:04,960 --> 00:52:08,200 you replied, "Yes, but not with you." 625 00:52:08,280 --> 00:52:10,760 I believe there was also a debutante you managed to make cry, 626 00:52:10,840 --> 00:52:13,040 and the dancers of Sadler's Wells, 627 00:52:13,120 --> 00:52:17,160 whom you refused to meet after arriving late for the performance. 628 00:52:17,240 --> 00:52:19,680 You showed individuality. 629 00:52:19,760 --> 00:52:23,400 And that made people panic. They don't want individuality. 630 00:52:23,480 --> 00:52:28,080 The last person who showed "character" almost took the ship down. 631 00:52:30,720 --> 00:52:33,080 You are enjoying this. 632 00:52:33,160 --> 00:52:35,360 -Not a bit. -Yes, you are. 633 00:52:38,960 --> 00:52:41,560 Admonishing your unruly young sister. 634 00:52:44,280 --> 00:52:46,040 Have you ever thought how it must be for me? 635 00:52:46,120 --> 00:52:49,480 Many times. At great length. Wistfully. 636 00:52:49,560 --> 00:52:54,640 You have a role, a clear set of rules. All you have to do is follow them. 637 00:52:54,720 --> 00:52:58,120 Margaret, you have freedom. All you have to do is enjoy it. 638 00:52:58,200 --> 00:52:59,800 You think that I am free? 639 00:52:59,880 --> 00:53:03,360 To be constantly in your shadow. Constantly the overlooked one. 640 00:53:03,440 --> 00:53:06,520 -It looks like heaven to me. -What you have looks like heaven to me. 641 00:53:14,400 --> 00:53:16,400 Two sisters who envy one another. 642 00:53:18,080 --> 00:53:20,080 We wouldn't be the first. 643 00:53:25,680 --> 00:53:27,120 Pride and Joy. 644 00:53:29,520 --> 00:53:33,800 -Remember? What Papa called us. -Yes. 645 00:53:35,520 --> 00:53:38,640 "Elizabeth is my pride and Margaret is my joy." 646 00:53:39,840 --> 00:53:42,200 "But Margaret is my joy." 647 00:53:44,720 --> 00:53:48,000 I'm sorry. I have to claim the few victories I'm left with. 648 00:53:49,720 --> 00:53:52,080 And we're not disputing it, surely? 649 00:53:53,480 --> 00:53:56,200 -What? -That I was Papa's favorite. 650 00:54:03,720 --> 00:54:06,080 There's a cruel truth to it, isn't there? 651 00:54:06,160 --> 00:54:09,480 When there are two sisters so close in age, 652 00:54:09,560 --> 00:54:12,680 the more one becomes one thing, the more the other... 653 00:54:12,760 --> 00:54:17,520 necessarily becomes the opposite and vice versa. 654 00:54:17,600 --> 00:54:19,800 It's the way of things. 655 00:54:19,880 --> 00:54:23,280 If one is the Queen, must be the source of honor and all that is good, 656 00:54:23,360 --> 00:54:27,400 the other necessarily becomes the focus of the most... 657 00:54:29,080 --> 00:54:30,760 creative malice. 658 00:54:32,120 --> 00:54:33,200 Evil sister. 659 00:54:34,080 --> 00:54:37,800 -No one says you're evil. -Next to you, I will always be evil. 660 00:54:39,040 --> 00:54:40,200 Feckless... 661 00:54:41,520 --> 00:54:42,600 Lost... 662 00:54:44,240 --> 00:54:45,800 Lesser thing. 663 00:54:50,320 --> 00:54:53,640 And yet you spend so much time telling me that I'm a lesser thing. 664 00:54:56,200 --> 00:54:58,400 Only to give myself a moment's peace. 665 00:55:09,320 --> 00:55:10,760 Would you consider doing it for me? 666 00:55:11,840 --> 00:55:14,520 -Just from time to time. -What? 667 00:55:14,600 --> 00:55:18,000 Putting a foot wrong. The occasional mistake. 668 00:55:18,080 --> 00:55:20,800 Let the side down. 669 00:55:20,880 --> 00:55:24,160 So I might not be so conspicuous a failure by comparison. 670 00:55:24,240 --> 00:55:27,440 -You're tired. -No, I'm not. Not tired. 671 00:55:30,800 --> 00:55:33,600 I'm just asking for a future I can bear. 672 00:55:40,720 --> 00:55:41,720 Margaret... 673 00:55:47,080 --> 00:55:49,600 Do I have your word that those apologies will be made? 674 00:55:54,320 --> 00:55:56,800 We can help you draft letters or make statements. 675 00:56:02,480 --> 00:56:04,360 No need.