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-Ask my daughters to come and see me.
-Yes, ma'am.
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Girls, it's too soon. I can't do it.
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I'm not strong enough.
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That's why you have
two grown-up daughters.
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To step in for you
in situations like this. I'll do it.
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Thank you but that makes no sense.
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The speech is for Papa about Papa.
I would like to do it.
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It's right I do it.
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You don't enjoy public speaking,
whereas I do.
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-And I was Pa...
-What? Favorite?
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- Are you going to deny it?
- Your father didn't have a favorite.
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He adored you both.
Did so equally. As any good father would.
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Mummy, you decide, then.
As head of the family.
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But she's not head of the family. I am.
And I will make the speech.
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-Ma'am.
-Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Six years ago, I heard the moving words
which my father spoke
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when he unveiled the statue
of King George V.
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I did not think then
that in so short a time,
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I should be called to take his place.
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But, it is with pride
that I unveil this noble statue today.
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Ma'am...
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We have been flagging our concern
for some time.
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These latest events, internationally,
merely strengthen our view.
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But sending the Queen
on this forthcoming tour,
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in the current climate,
would be to put the Sovereign
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in an unacceptable level of danger.
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What is it you would have the Queen do?
Stay at home
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in the wake of minor incidents
prosecuted by an insurgent rabble?
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What kind of signal would that send?
The Crown does not back down.
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If Britain had made a habit
of backing down,
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the world would already be
living under the yoke of fascist tyranny
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and we wouldn't have an empire at all.
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Then might I suggest
we bypass Gibraltar altogether?
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It's an approach
which I would favor too.
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She's not ready for something
on this scale. She's not yet up to it.
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Especially with so many of our dominions
demanding independence.
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-We must be considerate of her.
-Patronize her.
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-No, that's not what I'm saying, sir.
-Yes, it is.
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Bermuda. Jamaica. Australia.
Ceylon. Uganda.
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It's going to be hot, Your Majesty.
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To that end, we've been working
a great deal with organza,
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crepe de Chine and shantung silk.
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We also wanted to feature something
particular to each location,
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so we thought
sprigs of native wild flowers
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indigenous to each country
that you're visiting.
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So, on Her Majesty's arrival in Sydney,
we propose a white organza dress
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scattered with pale yellow
wattle blossom.
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How many dresses are there?
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-One hundred.
-One hundred.
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-And hats?
-Thirty-six.
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-Pairs of shoes?
-Fifty.
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Isn't this all a bit much?
Couldn't we try to economize?
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It is. It was a directive
from the government itself,
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from the very top of the government.
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To put our best foot forward
for Great Britain. Our very best foot.
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It is an absurd pantomime,
the whole thing.
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I don't know why anyone
can't see beyond it.
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Actually, I thought the
old ostrich feathers rather suited you.
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- You should wear those more often.
- Up straight, please.
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20 years ago, Britain had influence
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and control over one-fifth
of the world's population.
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You look where we are now in India,
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Pakistan, South Africa,
Iraq, Jordan, Burma, Ceylon:
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all independent.
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But nobody wants to face it
or deal with it, so...
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they send us out
on the Commonwealth roadshow.
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Like giving a lick of paint
to a rusty old banger
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to make everyone think
it's all still fine. But it's not.
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The rust has eaten away
at the engine and the structure.
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The banger is falling apart.
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But no one wants to see it.
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That's our job, that's who we are.
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The coat of paint.
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If the costumes are grand enough,
if the tiara's sparkly enough,
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if the titles are preposterous enough,
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the mythology incomprehensible enough,
then all must still be fine.
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-Are we nearly finished yet?
-Not quite, sir.
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Four hours we've been here already
for a costume fitting.
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Uniform, sir, not costume.
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You wear uniforms to battle.
This is a costume fitting.
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It's just a formality,
Your Majesty,
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confirming your temporary assumption
of duties as Councilor of State
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while Her Majesty is abroad.
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You are so kind to still look after me
from your retirement.
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How much is still in the diary?
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Well, I went through it with Major Adeane
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and we tried to throw out
as much as we could
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but there will still be the usual
Privy Council meetings of course,
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some investitures
and military inspections.
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Couldn't we give some of it
to Princess Margaret?
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I'm just thinking
she's had a tough time of it lately.
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Being allowed to shine a bit
might be good for her.
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Get her back on track.
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Besides, I had rather hoped
to disappear up to Scotland for a while.
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And Margaret could deputize for me.
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The office is tucked away
in a remote part of the embassy
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where no one will see me.
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-So what do you do all day?
-Oh, nothing!
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They can't keep you there
and give you nothing to do.
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-I beg to differ, nothing is all I do.
-Are you at least alone in the office?
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Oh, no, Sergeant Hewitt is here.
He's just walked in.
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- Can he hear you?
- Oh, yes.
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-Does he watch you?
-Oh, yes.
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-Is that the point of Sergeant Hewitt?
-It is the only point.
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Oh, God, how awful.
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Well, it's not forever.
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Feels like it, though. Two years.
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Without you to protect me. Guide me.
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I feel quite... unanchored without you.
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Yes, but it's what we agreed to do,
to help your sister.
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Then we shall be free.
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Well, that's it. That's me off.
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See you when you're back
from the tour in...
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23 weeks.
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-Well, call me if you need anything.
-Yes.
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You won't, of course.
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-You don't need me anymore at all.
-Yes, of course I do.
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No, you don't. Neither of you does.
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I have two grown-up daughters quite
capable of looking after themselves now.
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-Who is it that you're staying with?
-The Vyners.
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Up in Caithness at the Northern Gate?
Dunnett Head?
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Goodness. That's the end of the earth.
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Yes. A chance to really
get away from it all.
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-Have a good think.
-About what?
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Everything.
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Well, don't think too much or too deeply.
It just gets one in a muddle.
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Oh, by the way, I've arranged for Margaret
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to deputize for me while I'm gone,
as Head of State.
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-Why?
-Well, someone needs to do it.
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Can't have people
turning up for knighthoods
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and some civil servant handing them out.
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-Well, if you think she's up to it.
-Up to what?
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Standing still, looking pretty and putting
a sword on a few people's shoulders?
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-And making speeches?
-Which will be written for her.
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And turning up on time.
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There are people
who will get her where she needs to be.
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And behaving herself.
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She will be fine.
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And you, if you'll allow me
for just one moment?
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-Please.
-You need to give Margaret some room.
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Some space in which to shine.
She needs to shine, that one.
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And, as elder sister,
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you ought to be confident
and generous enough to respect that.
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I am.
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Are you?
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On your knees.
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-Is that absolutely necessary?
-Course!
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I want to be sure I know
what I'm doing before you go.
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All right.
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I hope you have a steady hand.
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You seem uncharacteristically jumpy.
Guilty conscience, perhaps?
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-Why should I have a guilty conscience?
-Have a think.
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-If you mean Peter and his posting...
-Banishment.
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That wasn't my doing, I was simply
acting on the government's advice.
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The idea came from your henchman.
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-Now, that's a little firm.
-Was it?
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-Yes. And it's the flat edge, remember?
-Oh, sorry.
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-So how is he?
-Peter? He's getting on with it.
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Uncomplainingly.
Because that's what strong men do.
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But it's a lonely existence in Brussels.
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No real job, stuck in a small flat,
followed by photographers,
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having to steer clear of all the parties,
steer clear of all the traps.
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-What traps?
-Traps being set for him.
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Those who would wish to lead him astray.
Catch him in a compromising position.
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Those who would cheer
the dissolution of our friendship.
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-Margaret, you're imagining things.
-Am I?
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Yes. And anyway, it's not for much longer.
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Two years?
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Yes, but the first three or four months
will fly by
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while you're kindly filling in for me.
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-I'll try not to upstage you.
-How kind.
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I can't promise I won't bring
my own character to it.
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Well, I never expected anything less.
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That's the advantage
of having a character to bring.
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Too much character,
an excess of character.
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Now, look at me and tell me you didn't
say that without a little bit of envy.
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Just remember
who you're standing in for when I'm gone.
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My characterless sister.
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Your Queen. Not a showgirl.
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...were introduced to the
people of Bermuda for the very first time.
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The Royal couple then flies to Jamaica....
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The last time
you departed on this tour,
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it was cruelly cut short
by the death of your dear father.
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In his final months,
the King told me many times
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that he could feel it all slipping away.
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The Empire, our place in the world.
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He saw this tour as a chance
to keep each dominion close,
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preserving that Empire.
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So take him with you in spirit. Let his--
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Let his example guide you.
His thoughts influence you.
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-I will.
-And, if I may...
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Never let them see
the real Elizabeth Windsor.
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The cameras, the television.
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Never let them see
that carrying the Crown is often a burden.
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Let them look at you...
but let them see only the eternal.
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-Thank you, Winston.
-Your Majesty.
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Well done! You made it!
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If it was easy
to come here, everybody would.
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Thank God it isn't, and they don't.
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- Will you want a rest?
- Certainly not!
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I've been sitting for hours.
I want a nice, long walk!
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Or, better still, a ride!
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Go on! Go.
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Oh, Scotland! The beauty!
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I'd almost forgotten what it feels like
to have the spirits lifted.
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Well, you're welcome to stay any time
to get away from it all.
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You'd soon grow sick of me.
You know what they say, "Guests and fish!"
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Or you could become a neighbor.
There's a castle along the coast for sale.
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They're threatening to tear it down.
The owner can't afford to keep it up.
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Oh, chap called Imbert-Terry.
Strange fellow.
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Rumor is, that on occasion, he sings
to the seals that swim past the castle.
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Oh, how queer.
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Has it been very difficult?
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It has.
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I don't want to sound self-piteous
but loss has followed loss.
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First and foremost, the loss of a husband.
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Then the loss of a home,
having to leave the palace.
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The loss of motherhood,
as daughters become adults.
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Loss of a routine, a sense of purpose.
The loss of a Crown.
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Imagine, 17 years' experience as Queen
and being the head of the family.
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Bertie was a wonderful husband and father,
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but he needed
a great deal of help as King.
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And then we lose him and,
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at precisely the moment
when they should be giving me more to do,
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stop me falling into despair,
they take it all aw--
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They take it all away...
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They put it all into the hands of a girl
who's totally unequipped for it.
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I'm so sorry. So sorry.
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"Bermuda will always have
a distinguished position
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within the British Commonwealth.
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A position which will, I trust,
remain unshaken by the storms
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through which the world is passing.
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My husband and I have been deeply touched
by the welcome we have received here.
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Bermuda holds and will always hold
a warm place in our hearts."
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May God bless you all.
237
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I thought that went well, Ma'am.
Message delivered loud and clear, I'd say.
238
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"Stay loyal or die."
Is that it now? Can we knock off?
239
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I'm afraid not, sir.
240
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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
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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
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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
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Then to the next location
where you'll make a speech
248
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to ex-servicemen at the Royal Yacht Club,
249
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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
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for a thousand or so guests,
252
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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
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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
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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
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the itinerary for our first day
in Jamaica.
262
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-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
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and representatives
of the West Indian islands.
265
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A guard of honor will be formed
by the Jamaican Constabulary...
266
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This is the picture
we shall never forget in Jamaica.
267
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The lovely lady and the tall, handsome
figure of the sailor, her husband.
268
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So near to all the children
that they can almost be touched.
269
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- So graceful and so near...
270
00:22:52,040 --> 00:22:54,240
Colonel Charteris thought
you might like to see
271
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the speech for tomorrow night, Ma'am.
272
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-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
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expressing their loyalty to her.
278
00:23:39,440 --> 00:23:41,440
- Good morning, sir.
- Good morning.
279
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-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
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who is fortunate enough
to be on her travels,
307
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somewhere between Bermuda,
Jamaica and Fiji.
308
00:26:22,680 --> 00:26:25,160
Distracted, no doubt,
309
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by waving fields of sugar cane
and graceful palms,
310
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by deep blue water
beyond white coral sands.
311
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By dramatic green hills,
thick with vegetation,
312
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and the subtle rhythms
of dancing and singing.
313
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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.