1 00:00:31,827 --> 00:00:33,954 Ask my daughters to come and see me. 2 00:00:34,538 --> 00:00:35,789 Yes, ma'am. 3 00:00:41,878 --> 00:00:43,088 Girls, it's too soon. 4 00:00:43,672 --> 00:00:44,881 I can't do it. 5 00:00:46,008 --> 00:00:47,050 I'm not strong enough. 6 00:00:47,175 --> 00:00:49,052 That's why you have two grown-up daughters 7 00:00:49,219 --> 00:00:50,971 to step in for you in situations like this. 8 00:00:51,054 --> 00:00:52,597 I'll do it. 9 00:00:52,681 --> 00:00:55,225 Thank you, but that makes no sense. 10 00:00:57,811 --> 00:01:00,605 The speech is for papa about papa. I would like to do it. 11 00:01:01,523 --> 00:01:03,025 It's right I do it. 12 00:01:03,191 --> 00:01:05,694 You don't enjoy public speaking, whereas I do. 13 00:01:06,278 --> 00:01:08,780 - And I was papa... - What? 14 00:01:09,740 --> 00:01:10,866 Favorite? 15 00:01:12,492 --> 00:01:16,163 - Well, are you going to deny it? - Your father didn't have a favorite. 16 00:01:16,997 --> 00:01:18,206 He adored you both. 17 00:01:18,832 --> 00:01:20,250 Did so equally. 18 00:01:21,084 --> 00:01:23,003 As any good father would. 19 00:01:24,087 --> 00:01:27,174 Mummy, you decide, then, as head of the family. 20 00:01:27,591 --> 00:01:29,509 But she's not head of the family. 21 00:01:30,635 --> 00:01:31,762 I am. 22 00:01:33,096 --> 00:01:34,389 And I will make the speech. 23 00:01:49,071 --> 00:01:50,364 - Ma'am. - Thank you. 24 00:01:51,114 --> 00:01:52,449 Thank you. 25 00:01:58,038 --> 00:01:59,873 "Six years ago, 26 00:01:59,956 --> 00:02:03,668 "I heard the moving words which my father spoke 27 00:02:03,794 --> 00:02:06,922 "when he unveiled the statue of king George v. 28 00:02:07,881 --> 00:02:11,510 "I did not think then that in so short a time 29 00:02:12,177 --> 00:02:14,638 "I should be called to take his place. 30 00:02:17,015 --> 00:02:22,312 "But it is with pride that I unveil this noble statue today." 31 00:02:27,734 --> 00:02:29,152 Here you are, ma'am. 32 00:03:24,875 --> 00:03:26,126 Ma'am... 33 00:04:59,302 --> 00:05:01,763 We have been flagging our concern for some time. 34 00:05:01,888 --> 00:05:06,685 These latest events, internationally, merely strengthen our view. 35 00:05:07,561 --> 00:05:10,438 But sending the queen on this forthcoming tour, 36 00:05:10,522 --> 00:05:12,023 in the current climate, 37 00:05:12,107 --> 00:05:16,069 would be to put the sovereign in an unacceptable level of danger. 38 00:05:16,152 --> 00:05:19,656 What is it you would have the queen do? Stay at home 39 00:05:20,365 --> 00:05:24,744 in the wake of minor incidents prosecuted by an insurgent rabble? 40 00:05:24,995 --> 00:05:30,250 What kind of signal would that send? The crown does not back down. 41 00:05:31,042 --> 00:05:33,503 If britain had made a habit of backing down, 42 00:05:33,628 --> 00:05:37,507 the world would already be living under the yoke of fascist tyranny, 43 00:05:37,674 --> 00:05:39,342 and we wouldn't have an empire at all. 44 00:05:39,426 --> 00:05:43,638 Then might I suggest we bypass Gibraltar altogether? 45 00:05:44,556 --> 00:05:46,975 It's an approach which I would favor, too. 46 00:05:47,350 --> 00:05:50,020 She's not ready for something on this scale. 47 00:05:50,103 --> 00:05:51,479 She's not yet up to it. 48 00:05:51,771 --> 00:05:55,358 Especially with so many of our dominions demanding independence. 49 00:05:56,776 --> 00:05:59,863 We must be considerate of her. 50 00:05:59,946 --> 00:06:02,782 - Patronize her. - No, that's not what I'm saying, sir. 51 00:06:03,283 --> 00:06:04,284 Yes, it is. 52 00:06:07,662 --> 00:06:11,207 Bermuda, Jamaica, Australia, ceylon, Uganda. 53 00:06:11,291 --> 00:06:13,460 It's going to be hot, your majesty. 54 00:06:13,627 --> 00:06:16,796 To that end, we've been working a great deal with organza, 55 00:06:16,880 --> 00:06:19,299 crepe de chine and shantung silk. 56 00:06:19,883 --> 00:06:23,053 We also wanted to feature something particular to each location, 57 00:06:23,345 --> 00:06:27,599 so we thought sprigs of native wildflowers 58 00:06:27,932 --> 00:06:30,477 indigenous to each country that you're visiting. 59 00:06:30,685 --> 00:06:33,980 So, on her majesty's arrival in Sydney, 60 00:06:34,064 --> 00:06:38,360 we propose a white organza dress scattered with pale yellow wattle blossom. 61 00:06:39,527 --> 00:06:41,029 How many dresses are there? 62 00:06:41,112 --> 00:06:43,740 - One hundred. - One hundred. 63 00:06:44,658 --> 00:06:46,201 - And hats? - Thirty-six. 64 00:06:46,284 --> 00:06:48,036 - Pairs of shoes? - Fifty. 65 00:06:50,080 --> 00:06:53,458 Isn't this all a bit much? Couldn't we try to economize? 66 00:06:53,667 --> 00:06:57,253 It is. It was a directive from the government itself, 67 00:06:57,379 --> 00:06:59,255 from the very top of the government. 68 00:07:00,048 --> 00:07:02,801 To put our best foot fonnard for Great Britain. 69 00:07:02,967 --> 00:07:04,511 Our very best foot. 70 00:07:11,768 --> 00:07:14,521 It is an absurd pantomime, the whole thing. 71 00:07:14,604 --> 00:07:16,481 I don't know why anyone can't see beyond it. 72 00:07:16,648 --> 00:07:19,627 I don't know. Actually, I thought the odd ostrich feathers rather suited you. 73 00:07:19,651 --> 00:07:22,404 - You should wear those more often. - Up straight, please. 74 00:07:22,946 --> 00:07:25,532 Twenty years ago, britain had influence and control 75 00:07:25,615 --> 00:07:27,255 over one-fifth of the world's population. 76 00:07:27,325 --> 00:07:29,285 You look where we are now in India, 77 00:07:29,953 --> 00:07:32,414 Pakistan, South Africa, 78 00:07:33,081 --> 00:07:35,709 Iraq, Jordan, Burma, ceylon. 79 00:07:36,376 --> 00:07:37,961 All independent. 80 00:07:38,962 --> 00:07:41,631 But nobody wants to face it or deal with it, 81 00:07:42,465 --> 00:07:45,301 so they send us out on the commonwealth roadshow. 82 00:07:46,094 --> 00:07:49,139 Like giving a lick of paint to a rusty old banger 83 00:07:49,222 --> 00:07:53,309 to make everyone think it's all still fine, but it's not. 84 00:07:54,185 --> 00:07:57,063 The rust has eaten away at the engine and the structure. 85 00:07:58,314 --> 00:08:00,567 The banger is falling apart. 86 00:08:02,026 --> 00:08:03,862 But no one wants to see it. 87 00:08:05,321 --> 00:08:07,198 That's ourjob, that's who we are. 88 00:08:08,408 --> 00:08:10,076 A coat of paint. 89 00:08:12,203 --> 00:08:14,748 If the costumes are grand enough, 90 00:08:15,498 --> 00:08:17,292 if the tiara's sparkly enough, 91 00:08:17,375 --> 00:08:20,962 if the titles are preposterous enough, 92 00:08:21,045 --> 00:08:24,507 the mythology incomprehensible enough, then all must still be fine. 93 00:08:24,632 --> 00:08:26,676 - Are we nearly finished yet? - Not quite, sir. 94 00:08:26,760 --> 00:08:29,220 Four hours we've been here already for a costume fitting. 95 00:08:29,387 --> 00:08:32,390 Uniform, sir, not costume. 96 00:08:32,515 --> 00:08:36,686 You wear uniforms to battle. This is a costume fitting. 97 00:08:41,691 --> 00:08:43,526 It's just a formality, your majesty, 98 00:08:43,610 --> 00:08:46,946 confirming your temporary assumption of duties as counselor of state 99 00:08:47,030 --> 00:08:49,491 while her majesty is abroad. 100 00:08:49,657 --> 00:08:52,660 You are so kind to still look after me from your retirement. 101 00:08:54,204 --> 00:08:56,372 How much is still in the diary? 102 00:08:58,124 --> 00:09:00,960 Well, iwent through it with major adeane, 103 00:09:01,044 --> 00:09:03,505 and we tried to throw out as much as we could, 104 00:09:03,671 --> 00:09:06,549 but there will still be the usual privy council meetings of course, 105 00:09:06,883 --> 00:09:10,094 some investitures and military inspections. 106 00:09:10,261 --> 00:09:12,222 Couldn't we give some of it to Princess Margaret? 107 00:09:12,972 --> 00:09:15,642 I'm just thinking she's had a tough time of it lately. 108 00:09:15,809 --> 00:09:18,394 Being allowed to shine a bit might be good for her. 109 00:09:19,938 --> 00:09:21,564 Get her back on track. 110 00:09:27,153 --> 00:09:30,281 Besides, I had rather hoped to disappear up to Scotland for a while. 111 00:09:31,032 --> 00:09:33,451 And Margaret could deputize for me. 112 00:09:37,372 --> 00:09:40,083 The office is tucked away in a remote part of the embassy 113 00:09:40,291 --> 00:09:42,418 where no one will see me, no one will find me. 114 00:09:42,669 --> 00:09:45,547 - What do you do all day? - Nothing! 115 00:09:45,630 --> 00:09:47,710 They can't keep you there and give you nothing to do. 116 00:09:47,924 --> 00:09:50,301 I beg to differ. Nothing is all I do. 117 00:09:50,927 --> 00:09:53,972 Are you at least alone in the office? 118 00:09:54,264 --> 00:09:57,350 No, sergeant Hewitt is here. He's just walked in. 119 00:09:58,434 --> 00:10:00,186 - Can he hear you? - Yes. 120 00:10:01,437 --> 00:10:03,439 - Does he watch you? - Yes. 121 00:10:04,357 --> 00:10:07,527 - Is that the point of sergeant Hewitt? - It is the only point. 122 00:10:08,820 --> 00:10:10,363 How awful. 123 00:10:13,241 --> 00:10:14,284 Well, it's not forever. 124 00:10:15,410 --> 00:10:17,120 Feels like it though. 125 00:10:17,871 --> 00:10:19,122 Two years. 126 00:10:25,253 --> 00:10:28,464 Without you to protect me, guide me... 127 00:10:31,467 --> 00:10:35,889 You know, I feel quite unanchored without you. 128 00:10:37,223 --> 00:10:39,976 Yes, but it's what we agreed to do, to help your sister. 129 00:10:44,272 --> 00:10:45,732 Then we shall be free. 130 00:10:59,370 --> 00:11:01,706 Well, that's it. That's me off. 131 00:11:02,165 --> 00:11:05,418 See you when you're back from the tour in... 132 00:11:05,585 --> 00:11:06,586 Twenty-three weeks. 133 00:11:09,464 --> 00:11:12,884 - Well, call me if you need anything. - Yes. 134 00:11:13,176 --> 00:11:14,928 You won't, of course. 135 00:11:16,679 --> 00:11:18,960 - You don't need me anymore at all. - Yes, of course I do. 136 00:11:19,015 --> 00:11:21,142 No, you don't. Neither of you does. 137 00:11:22,018 --> 00:11:23,394 I have two grown-up daughters 138 00:11:23,478 --> 00:11:25,772 quite capable of looking after themselves now. 139 00:11:27,482 --> 00:11:30,026 Who is it that you're staying with? 140 00:11:30,109 --> 00:11:33,071 The vyners. Up in caithness at the northern gate. 141 00:11:34,113 --> 00:11:35,531 Dunnett head. 142 00:11:35,615 --> 00:11:37,367 Goodness. That's the end of the earth. 143 00:11:37,492 --> 00:11:40,995 Yes. A chance to really get away from it all. 144 00:11:42,789 --> 00:11:43,998 Have a good think. 145 00:11:44,916 --> 00:11:46,292 About what? 146 00:11:48,962 --> 00:11:50,213 Everything. 147 00:11:51,547 --> 00:11:54,342 Well, don't think too much or too deeply. 148 00:11:54,509 --> 00:11:55,927 Just gets one in a muddle. 149 00:11:58,221 --> 00:11:59,741 By the way, I've arranged for Margaret 150 00:11:59,806 --> 00:12:02,976 to deputize for me, while I'm gone, as head of state. 151 00:12:04,811 --> 00:12:06,396 Well, someone needs to do it. 152 00:12:06,562 --> 00:12:07,998 Can't have people turning up for knighthoods 153 00:12:08,022 --> 00:12:09,899 and some civil servant handing them out. 154 00:12:10,024 --> 00:12:12,151 - Well, if you think she's up to it. - Up to what? 155 00:12:12,235 --> 00:12:15,355 Standing still, looking pretty and putting a sword on a few people's shoulders? 156 00:12:15,405 --> 00:12:18,491 - And presumably making speeches? - Which will be written for her. 157 00:12:18,866 --> 00:12:20,201 And turning up on time. 158 00:12:20,284 --> 00:12:22,763 I believe there are people who will get her where she needs to be. 159 00:12:22,787 --> 00:12:24,580 And behaving herself. 160 00:12:26,207 --> 00:12:27,667 She will be fine. 161 00:12:28,459 --> 00:12:31,379 And you, if you'll allow me for just one moment? 162 00:12:31,462 --> 00:12:34,340 - Please. - You need to give Margaret some room. 163 00:12:35,008 --> 00:12:38,136 Some space in which to shine. She needs to shine, that one. 164 00:12:40,013 --> 00:12:41,597 And, as elder sister, 165 00:12:42,056 --> 00:12:44,976 you ought to be confident and generous enough to respect that. 166 00:12:45,601 --> 00:12:46,686 I am. 167 00:12:48,604 --> 00:12:49,814 Are you? 168 00:13:11,169 --> 00:13:12,503 On your knees. 169 00:13:12,795 --> 00:13:15,006 - Is that absolutely necessary? - Of course! 170 00:13:15,089 --> 00:13:17,467 I want to be sure I know what I'm doing before you go. 171 00:13:19,135 --> 00:13:20,386 All right. 172 00:13:22,513 --> 00:13:23,931 I hope you have a steady hand. 173 00:13:24,307 --> 00:13:26,809 You seem uncharacteristicallyjumpy. 174 00:13:27,268 --> 00:13:28,644 Guilty conscience, perhaps? 175 00:13:30,688 --> 00:13:33,649 - Why should I have a guilty conscience? - Have a think. 176 00:13:35,318 --> 00:13:36,944 If you mean Peter and his posting... 177 00:13:37,028 --> 00:13:38,321 Banishment. 178 00:13:38,404 --> 00:13:39,530 That wasn't my doing. 179 00:13:39,614 --> 00:13:41,491 I was simply acting on the government's advice. 180 00:13:41,574 --> 00:13:43,302 The idea came from your henchman, Tommy lascelles. 181 00:13:43,326 --> 00:13:45,411 - Now, that's a little firm. - Was it? 182 00:13:45,536 --> 00:13:47,622 Yes. And it's the flat edge, remember? 183 00:13:48,748 --> 00:13:49,791 Sorry. 184 00:13:50,416 --> 00:13:53,836 - So, how is he? - Peter? He's getting on with it. 185 00:13:55,004 --> 00:13:56,714 Uncomplainingly. 186 00:13:56,798 --> 00:13:58,591 Because that's what strong men do. 187 00:14:00,218 --> 00:14:02,261 But it's a lonely existence in Brussels. 188 00:14:02,637 --> 00:14:06,474 No real job, stuck in a small flat, followed by photographers, 189 00:14:06,557 --> 00:14:10,436 and to steer clear of all the parties, steer clear of all the traps. 190 00:14:10,520 --> 00:14:13,022 - What traps? - The traps being set for him. 191 00:14:13,648 --> 00:14:15,775 Those who would wish to lead him astray. 192 00:14:16,692 --> 00:14:18,361 Catch him in a compromising position. 193 00:14:19,070 --> 00:14:21,256 Those who would cheer the dissolution of our friendship. 194 00:14:21,280 --> 00:14:23,783 - Margaret, you're imagining things. - Am I? 195 00:14:24,534 --> 00:14:27,370 Yes. And anyway, it's not for much longer. 196 00:14:27,495 --> 00:14:28,538 Two years? 197 00:14:29,288 --> 00:14:30,974 Yes, but the first three or four months will fly by 198 00:14:30,998 --> 00:14:33,626 while you're kindly filling in for me. 199 00:14:33,709 --> 00:14:36,462 - I'll try not to upstage you. - How kind. 200 00:14:36,546 --> 00:14:38,881 I can't promise I won't bring my own character to it. 201 00:14:39,006 --> 00:14:40,591 Well, I never expected anything less. 202 00:14:40,883 --> 00:14:42,803 That's the advantage having a character to bring. 203 00:14:43,886 --> 00:14:47,473 Too much character, an excess of character. 204 00:14:48,349 --> 00:14:51,936 Now, look at me and tell me you didn't say that without a little bit of envy. 205 00:14:53,896 --> 00:14:56,941 Just remember who you're standing in for when I'm gone. 206 00:14:57,024 --> 00:14:58,818 My characterless sister. 207 00:15:00,069 --> 00:15:01,362 Your queen. 208 00:15:01,904 --> 00:15:02,947 Not a showgirl. 209 00:15:20,047 --> 00:15:24,594 Introduced to the people of Bermuda for the very first time. 210 00:15:24,677 --> 00:15:26,637 The royal couple then fly to Jamaica. 211 00:15:26,929 --> 00:15:30,099 An enormous crowd gathered here on a particularly lovely night. 212 00:15:57,001 --> 00:15:59,712 The last time you departed on this tour, 213 00:16:00,129 --> 00:16:03,799 it was cruelly cut short by the death of your dear father. 214 00:16:04,926 --> 00:16:08,054 In his final months, the king told me many times 215 00:16:08,137 --> 00:16:11,599 that he could feel it all slipping away. 216 00:16:11,682 --> 00:16:15,019 The empire, our place in the world. 217 00:16:15,895 --> 00:16:20,358 He saw this tour as a chance to keep each dominion close, 218 00:16:20,483 --> 00:16:22,652 preserving that empire. 219 00:16:23,653 --> 00:16:26,697 So, take him with you in spirit. Let his... 220 00:16:29,659 --> 00:16:34,413 Let his example guide you, his thoughts influence you. 221 00:16:36,040 --> 00:16:39,043 - I will. - And if I may... 222 00:16:40,878 --> 00:16:45,216 Never let them see the real Elizabeth windsor. 223 00:16:47,093 --> 00:16:50,054 The cameras, the television. 224 00:16:50,137 --> 00:16:56,352 Never let them see that carrying the crown is often a burden. 225 00:16:57,853 --> 00:16:59,438 Let them look at you, 226 00:17:00,398 --> 00:17:04,360 but let them see only the eternal. 227 00:17:10,199 --> 00:17:11,701 Thank you, Winston. 228 00:17:12,201 --> 00:17:13,786 Your majesty. 229 00:18:18,434 --> 00:18:20,936 Well done! You made it! 230 00:18:21,312 --> 00:18:24,315 If it was easy to come here, everybody would. 231 00:18:24,565 --> 00:18:26,817 Thank god it isn't, and they don't. 232 00:18:27,818 --> 00:18:29,945 - Will you want a rest? - Certainly not. 233 00:18:30,112 --> 00:18:33,657 I've been sitting for hours. I want a nice, long walk. 234 00:18:34,533 --> 00:18:36,118 Or, better still, a ride. 235 00:18:51,258 --> 00:18:53,260 Go on. Go get him. 236 00:19:11,654 --> 00:19:14,782 Scotland, the beauty. 237 00:19:15,324 --> 00:19:17,964 I'd almost forgotten what it feels like to have the spirits lifted. 238 00:19:18,661 --> 00:19:21,747 Well, you're welcome to stay any time to get away from it all. 239 00:19:21,831 --> 00:19:25,042 You'd soon grow sick of me. You know what they say, guests and fish. 240 00:19:28,337 --> 00:19:29,839 Or you could become a neighbor. 241 00:19:30,256 --> 00:19:31,936 There's a castle along the coast for sale. 242 00:19:33,008 --> 00:19:35,928 They're threatening to tear it down. The owner can't afford to keep it up. 243 00:19:35,970 --> 00:19:39,181 Chap called imbert-Terry. Strange fellow. 244 00:19:39,598 --> 00:19:41,267 Rumor is that, on occasion, 245 00:19:41,350 --> 00:19:45,020 he sings to the seals that swim past the castle. 246 00:19:47,356 --> 00:19:48,774 How queer. 247 00:19:52,236 --> 00:19:53,612 Has it been very difficult? 248 00:19:58,742 --> 00:19:59,952 It has. 249 00:20:01,454 --> 00:20:03,164 I don't want to sound self-piteous, 250 00:20:03,873 --> 00:20:06,375 but loss has followed loss. 251 00:20:06,542 --> 00:20:08,878 First and foremost, the loss of a husband. 252 00:20:10,087 --> 00:20:11,589 Then the loss of a home, 253 00:20:12,798 --> 00:20:14,633 having to leave the palace. 254 00:20:16,886 --> 00:20:19,930 The loss of motherhood as daughters become adults. 255 00:20:21,974 --> 00:20:24,602 Loss of a routine, a sense of purpose. 256 00:20:25,352 --> 00:20:26,854 The loss of the crown. 257 00:20:28,564 --> 00:20:33,777 Imagine 17 years' experience as queen, of being the head of the family. 258 00:20:34,403 --> 00:20:38,824 Bertie was a wonderful husband and father, but he needed a great deal of help as king. 259 00:20:39,200 --> 00:20:41,035 And then we lose him, 260 00:20:41,869 --> 00:20:44,788 and at precisely the moment when they should be giving me more to do, 261 00:20:45,247 --> 00:20:48,375 stop me falling into despair, they take it all away. 262 00:20:53,380 --> 00:20:55,090 They take it all away. 263 00:20:58,802 --> 00:21:03,599 They put it all into the hands of a girl who's totally unequipped for it. 264 00:21:11,774 --> 00:21:14,443 I'm so sorry. So sorry. 265 00:21:16,487 --> 00:21:20,366 "Bermuda will always have a distinguished position 266 00:21:20,449 --> 00:21:22,576 "within the British commonwealth. 267 00:21:22,660 --> 00:21:26,664 "A position which will, I trust, remain unshaken 268 00:21:26,747 --> 00:21:29,917 "by the storms through which the world is passing. 269 00:21:30,751 --> 00:21:36,507 "My husband and I have been deeply touched by the welcome we have received here. 270 00:21:37,132 --> 00:21:40,761 "Bermuda holds and will always hold 271 00:21:40,844 --> 00:21:43,305 "a warm place in our hearts." 272 00:21:44,431 --> 00:21:45,641 May god bless you all. 273 00:21:54,483 --> 00:21:55,943 I thought that went well, ma 'am. 274 00:21:56,402 --> 00:21:58,779 Message delivered loud and clear, I'd say. 275 00:21:59,363 --> 00:22:02,324 "Stay loyal or die." Is that it now? Can we knock off? 276 00:22:02,491 --> 00:22:03,909 I'm afraid not, sir. 277 00:22:03,993 --> 00:22:05,911 Without wishing to rush you, ma'am, 278 00:22:05,995 --> 00:22:07,955 we do need to move on as quickly as possible. 279 00:22:08,163 --> 00:22:09,498 Yes, of course. 280 00:22:13,711 --> 00:22:14,878 Your majesty? 281 00:22:14,962 --> 00:22:16,856 So sorry, ma'am, I really can't manage any faster. 282 00:22:16,880 --> 00:22:18,640 - Please don't worry. - Ready for you, ma'am. 283 00:22:18,716 --> 00:22:20,175 Give her a chance! 284 00:22:21,468 --> 00:22:24,722 I'm in the Navy again. Eight minutes. Not nine, not seven. 285 00:22:25,764 --> 00:22:28,284 It's from there to the next location, where you'll make a speech 286 00:22:28,309 --> 00:22:29,949 to ex-servicemen at the royal yacht club, 287 00:22:30,019 --> 00:22:34,023 then by ferry to visit a school near mangrove bay on the west of the island. 288 00:22:34,189 --> 00:22:36,543 Then you will host a garden party here at the governor's house... 289 00:22:36,567 --> 00:22:37,735 Right. 290 00:22:37,860 --> 00:22:38,986 For 1,000 or so guests, 291 00:22:39,069 --> 00:22:42,448 where we're hoping to find a moment for the ceremonial planting of a tree. 292 00:22:42,531 --> 00:22:45,618 Will we find a moment during any of this to use the lavatory? 293 00:22:45,701 --> 00:22:47,870 I do hope tomorrow's better. 294 00:22:47,953 --> 00:22:49,663 I'm afraid not, sir. 295 00:22:49,747 --> 00:22:52,374 Up at 4:30 for a 6:00 am. Flight to Jamaica. 296 00:22:55,461 --> 00:22:58,631 Here we go again, waving like lunatics. 297 00:22:59,715 --> 00:23:00,841 Oh, god. 298 00:23:00,924 --> 00:23:03,260 With any luck, one day, they'll all own television sets, 299 00:23:03,344 --> 00:23:05,429 and they won't come out like this again. 300 00:23:05,596 --> 00:23:08,057 Ma'am, sir, just before we take off, 301 00:23:08,140 --> 00:23:11,602 I thought I might go through the itinerary for our first day in Jamaica. 302 00:23:11,685 --> 00:23:14,021 - Goody. - Yes. Do sit down, Michael. 303 00:23:14,104 --> 00:23:15,230 Thank you. 304 00:23:15,314 --> 00:23:16,357 We arrive at noon 305 00:23:16,440 --> 00:23:18,692 to be greeted by the governor and representatives 306 00:23:18,776 --> 00:23:20,152 of the west Indian islands. 307 00:23:20,235 --> 00:23:23,822 A guard of honor will be formed by the Jamaican constabulary... 308 00:23:28,744 --> 00:23:32,081 This is the picture we shall never forget in Jamaica. 309 00:23:33,457 --> 00:23:38,295 The lovely lady and the tall, handsome figure of the sailor, her husband. 310 00:23:39,421 --> 00:23:43,300 So near to all the children that they can almost be touched. 311 00:23:44,343 --> 00:23:46,261 So graceful and so near... 312 00:23:46,345 --> 00:23:48,764 Colonel charteris thought you might like to see the speech 313 00:23:48,847 --> 00:23:50,557 for tomorrow night, ma'am. 314 00:23:50,641 --> 00:23:53,477 - Give you a chance to prepare. - Thank you. 315 00:24:01,318 --> 00:24:02,778 Oh, dear. 316 00:24:03,946 --> 00:24:07,366 - Would you bring me a pencil, please? - Ma'am? 317 00:24:07,449 --> 00:24:11,286 And ask colonel charteris if he'd be so kind as to come and see me in the morning. 318 00:24:18,460 --> 00:24:20,212 From all over the west indies, 319 00:24:20,295 --> 00:24:22,673 people have come here today for this ceremony, 320 00:24:23,507 --> 00:24:25,175 expressing their loyalty to her. 321 00:24:35,644 --> 00:24:37,271 - Good morning, sir. - Good morning. 322 00:25:01,211 --> 00:25:03,213 - Come in, Martin. - Your royal highness. 323 00:25:04,923 --> 00:25:07,217 The speech for the ambassadors' reception tonight. 324 00:25:07,342 --> 00:25:08,927 Yes, ma'am? 325 00:25:09,011 --> 00:25:11,847 This was written for my sister. Very well written. 326 00:25:11,930 --> 00:25:14,141 - Thank you. - Manifestly for her. 327 00:25:14,224 --> 00:25:18,353 In her register, reflecting her character, if that's the right word. 328 00:25:18,979 --> 00:25:21,523 As we both know, I have a different character. 329 00:25:21,607 --> 00:25:22,649 Indeed. 330 00:25:22,733 --> 00:25:25,778 And since I shall be deputizing for my sister tonight, 331 00:25:25,861 --> 00:25:30,699 I was wondering if I might make one or two minor adjustments to the text? 332 00:25:30,783 --> 00:25:33,619 - Ma'am? - Give it a bit more color. 333 00:25:33,702 --> 00:25:38,123 Make it feel a bit more like me and breathe a little life into it. 334 00:25:38,373 --> 00:25:40,093 I'm sure her royal highness appreciates it. 335 00:25:43,003 --> 00:25:47,591 There'll be important people at the reception tonight. 336 00:25:48,675 --> 00:25:51,386 Different backgrounds, different sensibilities. 337 00:25:51,595 --> 00:25:56,683 The speech has been carefully calibrated to avoid giving offense. 338 00:25:57,017 --> 00:25:59,228 And I'd suggest to avoid entertaining, too. 339 00:25:59,353 --> 00:26:02,231 It's not the sovereign's place to entertain. 340 00:26:03,357 --> 00:26:06,068 - And I'm not the sovereign. - I understand that, 341 00:26:06,944 --> 00:26:08,529 but you will be there in her place. 342 00:26:20,249 --> 00:26:24,127 What about the state diadem tiara? Or the Cambridge lover's knot? 343 00:26:24,419 --> 00:26:27,089 Those are her majesty's and for state occasions. 344 00:26:27,506 --> 00:26:29,132 Her majesty won't mind. 345 00:26:29,842 --> 00:26:33,387 Besides, are people not coming tonight expecting to meet a queen? 346 00:26:34,096 --> 00:26:36,682 - Yes. - Shouldn't we be giving them one? 347 00:27:11,800 --> 00:27:13,594 Your excellencies, 348 00:27:14,970 --> 00:27:18,974 I am delighted to be here tonight, deputizing for my sister, the queen, 349 00:27:19,516 --> 00:27:21,768 who is fortunate enough to be on her travels, 350 00:27:22,185 --> 00:27:25,522 somewhere between Bermuda, Jamaica and Fiji. 351 00:27:26,440 --> 00:27:28,525 Distracted, no doubt, 352 00:27:29,693 --> 00:27:33,530 by waving fields of sugar cane and graceful palms, 353 00:27:34,865 --> 00:27:38,368 by deep blue water beyond white coral sands, 354 00:27:38,994 --> 00:27:42,956 by dramatic green hills, thick with vegetation, 355 00:27:43,415 --> 00:27:46,209 and the subtle rhythms of dancing and singing. 356 00:27:47,836 --> 00:27:51,840 But more vivid, more brilliant even, 357 00:27:51,924 --> 00:27:56,303 than the colors of those lovely islands or the echoes of that music 358 00:27:56,386 --> 00:27:59,473 or the welcome of cheerful and friendly people, 359 00:27:59,556 --> 00:28:01,683 wherever my sister may travel, 360 00:28:01,892 --> 00:28:05,145 is what I see as I look out from this stage tonight. 361 00:28:07,856 --> 00:28:10,359 As I look out at all of you tonight, 362 00:28:10,692 --> 00:28:13,695 my, don't you all look wonderful. 363 00:28:14,905 --> 00:28:16,365 And shimmering. 364 00:28:17,366 --> 00:28:18,992 And positively exotic. 365 00:28:20,494 --> 00:28:23,580 And what fine company we have here tonight! 366 00:28:23,830 --> 00:28:26,208 Our ambassador to the United States of America, 367 00:28:26,291 --> 00:28:27,834 sir Roger makins. 368 00:28:27,918 --> 00:28:29,920 The only honest thing to come out of Washington. 369 00:28:32,881 --> 00:28:37,135 Our dashing ambassador Alec kirkbride in Libya. 370 00:28:37,594 --> 00:28:39,638 This one's single, ladies. 371 00:28:41,515 --> 00:28:43,701 And of course sir Charles peake and his wife from Greece. 372 00:28:43,725 --> 00:28:46,061 A country which has brought us many things. 373 00:28:46,478 --> 00:28:49,189 Philosophy, democracy, 374 00:28:49,272 --> 00:28:50,732 my brother-in-law. 375 00:28:55,696 --> 00:28:58,407 So, to all of you I say welcome! 376 00:28:58,991 --> 00:29:03,328 As a rule, the food here is pretty ordinary, the wine is usually rather good. 377 00:29:03,578 --> 00:29:06,415 And I have made sure there is plenty of it. 378 00:29:07,874 --> 00:29:11,545 So, I have no doubt we will have a wonderful evening. 379 00:29:13,296 --> 00:29:14,631 Thank you. 380 00:29:26,685 --> 00:29:28,562 It felt so good. 381 00:29:28,645 --> 00:29:31,815 My sister talks all the time of how she isn't suited to it, well, 382 00:29:32,607 --> 00:29:34,693 - I was born for it. - I know. 383 00:29:35,694 --> 00:29:37,112 Aftennards, I told them 384 00:29:37,195 --> 00:29:39,924 to put as many engagements in the diary as they like for the next few months. 385 00:29:39,948 --> 00:29:42,200 Investitures, the royal ballet, the debutantes ball. 386 00:29:42,284 --> 00:29:43,452 Well, why not? 387 00:29:43,618 --> 00:29:45,871 Couldn't you come watch me in action? 388 00:29:46,288 --> 00:29:47,372 Just once. 389 00:29:47,456 --> 00:29:49,267 If I thought it were without risk, I would in a flash, 390 00:29:49,291 --> 00:29:51,001 but if the papers get hold of it... 391 00:29:51,251 --> 00:29:53,128 Darling, papers love us. 392 00:29:53,295 --> 00:29:54,588 The people are for us. 393 00:29:55,881 --> 00:29:57,883 In their eyes, we can do no wrong. 394 00:30:02,137 --> 00:30:05,057 There will be no sleeping, sir, there's a civic hall to visit. 395 00:30:05,140 --> 00:30:09,061 Not to mention the ribbons to be out and the lunches to be consumed. 396 00:30:10,145 --> 00:30:13,315 - Ready? - No. Almost. You go ahead. 397 00:30:17,736 --> 00:30:20,816 Just give me a moment, please, gents. I'll be right with you. Okay? Thank you. 398 00:30:20,947 --> 00:30:23,533 Right. 399 00:30:27,537 --> 00:30:29,122 What's the matter? 400 00:30:32,667 --> 00:30:35,712 There was an ambassadors' reception in London last week. 401 00:30:35,796 --> 00:30:38,381 Apparently, Margaret was dazzling and brilliant. 402 00:30:39,216 --> 00:30:41,176 Would you have preferred she make a mess of it? 403 00:30:45,889 --> 00:30:47,140 Perhaps. 404 00:30:48,183 --> 00:30:50,060 - Is that awful of me? - Yes. 405 00:30:50,227 --> 00:30:52,479 Well, now you know, you didn't marry a Saint. 406 00:30:52,562 --> 00:30:55,440 I knew that. But I wouldn't worry, I have great faith in her. 407 00:30:55,607 --> 00:30:58,068 - In Margaret? - In her ability to mess things up. 408 00:30:58,318 --> 00:31:01,446 - In the long run. - Or outshine me. 409 00:31:01,530 --> 00:31:03,865 - And mess things up. - And outshine me. 410 00:31:14,209 --> 00:31:15,877 That's unlike you. 411 00:31:17,546 --> 00:31:18,880 I'm sorry. 412 00:31:24,803 --> 00:31:27,222 You know, there is a danger we might be overdoing it. 413 00:31:27,430 --> 00:31:31,226 Perhaps it would be prudent 414 00:31:31,726 --> 00:31:33,311 to take a few things out. 415 00:31:34,062 --> 00:31:37,816 I mean, 57 Australian towns in 58 days. 416 00:31:38,733 --> 00:31:41,069 Maybe we don't visit all of them. 417 00:31:51,079 --> 00:31:52,664 We keep every appointment. 418 00:31:54,624 --> 00:31:57,252 No cancellations. Not one. 419 00:32:01,673 --> 00:32:04,384 I'm afraid the day does hold some challenges, ma'am. 420 00:32:04,467 --> 00:32:07,888 The route's 10 miles, and the streets are already packed. 421 00:32:07,971 --> 00:32:10,348 - Well, how long will it take? - I've allowed two hours. 422 00:32:10,515 --> 00:32:13,059 Two hours? In 100-degree heat? 423 00:32:13,185 --> 00:32:16,313 I could ask them to increase the planned driving speed a little. 424 00:32:16,521 --> 00:32:20,108 - But I think the horses might struggle. - No, we'll be fine. Thank you. 425 00:33:15,121 --> 00:33:17,666 Here she is at last, amongst us. 426 00:33:19,084 --> 00:33:22,379 Charming our people in city after city. 427 00:33:24,047 --> 00:33:26,132 Afternoon in Sydney first. 428 00:33:27,008 --> 00:33:29,094 Then, good-hearted Adelaide. 429 00:33:31,388 --> 00:33:33,431 On to venerable Hobart, 430 00:33:33,515 --> 00:33:36,142 nestling at the cool feet of mount Wellington. 431 00:33:40,605 --> 00:33:42,816 That's it. The castle of mey. 432 00:33:44,484 --> 00:33:46,194 Isn't she bonny? 433 00:33:49,281 --> 00:33:50,365 Yes. 434 00:33:54,202 --> 00:33:55,787 And what a view. 435 00:34:26,151 --> 00:34:27,777 Captain imbert-Terry. 436 00:34:28,403 --> 00:34:29,696 Commander vyner. 437 00:34:30,739 --> 00:34:32,824 Lady Doris, and... 438 00:34:35,702 --> 00:34:36,828 We've met. 439 00:34:38,621 --> 00:34:41,207 - I don't think so. - Yes, yes. 440 00:34:41,291 --> 00:34:46,171 Yes. Your face, it's very familiar. 441 00:34:46,921 --> 00:34:48,798 Don't say a thing, it'll come to me. 442 00:34:49,090 --> 00:34:52,677 - May we come in? - Yes, yes. 443 00:34:56,473 --> 00:34:59,184 Well, if you were to be interested in the property, 444 00:34:59,517 --> 00:35:01,353 I'm going to be entirely honest. 445 00:35:02,854 --> 00:35:07,650 The roof does need a bit of work. 446 00:35:08,276 --> 00:35:10,570 One or two windows might need replacing, 447 00:35:10,653 --> 00:35:14,866 and the electricity does need, well, installing. 448 00:35:15,200 --> 00:35:18,870 And there's no dining room to speak of, nor bathrooms. 449 00:35:18,953 --> 00:35:23,083 And I've sold off most of the good shooting and fishing. 450 00:35:23,166 --> 00:35:25,210 Oh, dear. You're really not a salesman. 451 00:35:25,293 --> 00:35:29,547 In fact, the place is in such a state, I'd sooner make a gift of it. 452 00:35:30,590 --> 00:35:33,176 I'm afraid I'd be quite unable to accept. 453 00:35:33,259 --> 00:35:34,469 Why not? 454 00:35:35,261 --> 00:35:38,098 It'd be frowned upon. Something to do with who I am. 455 00:35:39,474 --> 00:35:43,311 You're an actress. A famous film star. 456 00:35:44,229 --> 00:35:45,980 - No. - A singer, then. 457 00:35:48,066 --> 00:35:50,443 It's on the tip of my tongue. 458 00:35:55,031 --> 00:35:56,658 It dates back 459 00:35:56,866 --> 00:35:59,953 to the mid-17th century. 460 00:36:00,161 --> 00:36:04,457 It was in the same family for 14 generations. 461 00:36:04,791 --> 00:36:07,252 We bought the place in 1929, 462 00:36:07,335 --> 00:36:09,712 and my wife and I had 11 very happy years here. 463 00:36:09,796 --> 00:36:12,590 But then war came and the place... 464 00:36:17,178 --> 00:36:19,681 The solution is obvious. 465 00:36:20,390 --> 00:36:22,725 - Stop smiling. - No. 466 00:36:22,809 --> 00:36:25,728 The trouble is I have the sort of face that, if I'm not smiling, 467 00:36:25,812 --> 00:36:27,772 then everyone says, "isn't she cross?" 468 00:36:27,939 --> 00:36:31,860 No, that's not... Look, what do you think, doctor? 469 00:36:32,318 --> 00:36:35,613 It's a spasm. The muscles are ovennorked. 470 00:36:35,947 --> 00:36:37,198 Rest ought to fix it, though. 471 00:36:37,532 --> 00:36:39,826 - Like I said. Stop smiling. - No. 472 00:36:40,452 --> 00:36:43,455 I have an engagement this evening. So, what can be done? 473 00:36:43,997 --> 00:36:48,209 Well, I could inject the affected area with a relaxant. 474 00:36:48,585 --> 00:36:50,545 You'd have to watch yourself with soup, though. 475 00:36:51,129 --> 00:36:54,132 You might find you have less control chewing and drinking. 476 00:36:54,340 --> 00:36:56,301 And it's not a long-term solution. 477 00:36:58,219 --> 00:37:01,723 - All right. I'll have the injection. - Good god. 478 00:37:01,848 --> 00:37:04,225 What, and dribble soup all over your dress? 479 00:37:04,684 --> 00:37:06,561 Do you know, 480 00:37:06,644 --> 00:37:10,440 the other night I woke up with my right arm out from under the bedclothes. 481 00:37:10,523 --> 00:37:11,709 Do you know what I'd been doing? 482 00:37:11,733 --> 00:37:14,694 I'd been waving to the crowds in my sleep. 483 00:37:17,071 --> 00:37:18,239 Right. 484 00:37:21,284 --> 00:37:24,454 Hold still, please, your majesty. 485 00:37:36,633 --> 00:37:41,179 American planes, guns and ammunition are helping the French and Vietnam forces. 486 00:37:41,513 --> 00:37:44,641 Russian and Chinese weapons are aiding the viet minh. 487 00:37:48,061 --> 00:37:49,979 Princess Margaret dons white overalls 488 00:37:50,188 --> 00:37:52,857 when she visits calverton colliery in nottinghamshire. 489 00:37:52,941 --> 00:37:55,610 Her visit to the coalface a quarter of a mile underground 490 00:37:55,860 --> 00:37:57,695 is included in her tour of the colliery, 491 00:37:57,779 --> 00:38:01,199 which is recognized as one of the most modern in Europe. 492 00:38:01,282 --> 00:38:05,036 After almost an hour underground, the Princess brings back a souvenir, 493 00:38:05,286 --> 00:38:07,330 a piece of coal she hewed herself 494 00:38:07,622 --> 00:38:10,208 did you enjoy the mining, your royal highness? 495 00:38:10,291 --> 00:38:13,628 I did, very much. Although it was jolly dusty down there. 496 00:38:14,504 --> 00:38:18,258 Some even went into my mouth, but I can assure you it tasted delicious. 497 00:38:18,967 --> 00:38:20,385 Having experienced the conditions, 498 00:38:20,468 --> 00:38:22,512 do you have sympathy for the miners that work there? 499 00:38:22,679 --> 00:38:24,639 One couldn't fail to have sympathy for anyone 500 00:38:24,764 --> 00:38:27,600 who has to spend their working life down there. 501 00:38:27,684 --> 00:38:30,853 It's intolerably dark and hot and cramped. 502 00:38:31,145 --> 00:38:33,856 To my eyes, it seemed conditions are still very perilous 503 00:38:34,065 --> 00:38:38,570 for these poor, brave men who work underground for so very little. 504 00:38:39,153 --> 00:38:41,698 What would you say to the authorities regarding the matter? 505 00:38:43,408 --> 00:38:45,743 - I have nothing further to say. - Who's the coal for? 506 00:38:50,915 --> 00:38:52,750 I have someone very special in mind. 507 00:38:54,627 --> 00:38:56,337 Group captain townsend? 508 00:38:59,048 --> 00:39:00,508 Are you missing him? 509 00:39:01,134 --> 00:39:03,845 Yes, I am. Very much. 510 00:39:04,554 --> 00:39:07,765 And are you missing your sister, her majesty the queen? 511 00:39:09,851 --> 00:39:11,477 Not quite as much, no. 512 00:39:22,655 --> 00:39:24,616 - Why on earth did you say that? - What? 513 00:39:24,699 --> 00:39:27,493 - That you missed me. - I did. I do. 514 00:39:27,577 --> 00:39:29,787 - I know, but that wasn't wise. - Why not? 515 00:39:32,749 --> 00:39:33,875 Darling, 516 00:39:35,376 --> 00:39:39,589 you can't use a public occasion to take a dig at your sister like that. 517 00:39:39,964 --> 00:39:44,177 - Don't you start, too. - It's just the palace won't like it. 518 00:39:44,761 --> 00:39:46,929 And we need the palace on our side. 519 00:39:49,223 --> 00:39:52,352 Who is it you think you'd be letting down, anyway? A koala? 520 00:39:54,062 --> 00:39:58,191 This whole thing is a circus. It's a miserable circus. 521 00:39:58,816 --> 00:40:02,820 Trudging from town to town, and we're the dancing bears. 522 00:40:07,325 --> 00:40:10,161 - What are you doing? - I'm taking back this small pleasure. 523 00:40:10,244 --> 00:40:14,165 - You've taken away too much. - No, no, no! Those things will kill you! 524 00:40:14,874 --> 00:40:15,875 Yup. 525 00:40:16,084 --> 00:40:19,253 Forty a day your father smoked, and now I know why. Poor bastard. 526 00:40:19,420 --> 00:40:21,714 He probably took one look at this tour and thought, 527 00:40:21,798 --> 00:40:23,966 "you know what? I'll be better off with cancer." 528 00:40:24,092 --> 00:40:25,093 Shut up! 529 00:40:28,429 --> 00:40:30,390 What is it you're trying to prove? 530 00:40:30,682 --> 00:40:32,934 What is it you want to hear him say? 531 00:40:34,185 --> 00:40:38,064 "Bravo, lilibet. Managed the whole tour. 532 00:40:38,356 --> 00:40:42,610 "Lilibet never lets you down. Ticked every box. 533 00:40:42,944 --> 00:40:45,321 "Never put a foot wrong. 534 00:40:45,446 --> 00:40:49,200 "Now, finally, I love you more than I love Margaret." 535 00:40:49,534 --> 00:40:51,536 - Out! Get out! Get out! - What are you doing? 536 00:40:51,619 --> 00:40:55,164 - Get off me, woman. Christ! - Get out! 537 00:40:56,165 --> 00:40:59,377 - Philip! Don't you dare come back here! - Don't be ridiculous! Christ! 538 00:41:35,997 --> 00:41:39,125 - Let me go and have a word. - No. 539 00:41:43,463 --> 00:41:44,839 I'll do it. 540 00:41:52,930 --> 00:41:56,017 I'm sorry for that little interlude. 541 00:41:57,769 --> 00:41:59,854 Although I'm sure it must happen in every marriage. 542 00:42:02,106 --> 00:42:03,775 Now, what would you like me to do? 543 00:42:05,193 --> 00:42:06,527 For your newsreel? 544 00:42:29,717 --> 00:42:31,219 Another gift for your majesty. 545 00:42:35,264 --> 00:42:36,516 Thank you. 546 00:42:38,267 --> 00:42:40,144 Your royal highness, 547 00:42:40,812 --> 00:42:46,192 when you appear in public performing official duties, you are not you. 548 00:42:46,400 --> 00:42:47,527 Of course I'm me. 549 00:42:47,610 --> 00:42:52,240 Expressing political opinions about working conditions in mines, 550 00:42:52,365 --> 00:42:54,700 that business at sadler's Wells. 551 00:42:55,284 --> 00:42:58,329 And no one wants you to be you, they want you to be it. 552 00:42:58,913 --> 00:43:00,915 A statue? A thing? 553 00:43:00,998 --> 00:43:04,502 The crown. That's what they've come to see. Not you. 554 00:43:05,545 --> 00:43:10,716 The minute you become yourself, you shatter the illusion, break the spell. 555 00:43:11,008 --> 00:43:14,595 What people want is someone to inhabit it. 556 00:43:15,137 --> 00:43:19,433 Not be frightened of it. Make it flesh and blood. Bring it to life. 557 00:43:19,517 --> 00:43:23,437 Your uncle, Edward viii, threatened to do just that, 558 00:43:23,563 --> 00:43:26,774 impose his individuality on the institution. 559 00:43:26,941 --> 00:43:28,150 "Bring it to life." 560 00:43:28,693 --> 00:43:31,529 And he almost destroyed it in the process. 561 00:43:31,612 --> 00:43:34,615 You can't seriously be comparing this to the abdication? 562 00:43:34,907 --> 00:43:40,454 No, but I've decided that all remaining royal engagements in the queen's absence 563 00:43:40,538 --> 00:43:42,218 should be carried out by the queen mother. 564 00:43:45,001 --> 00:43:47,461 - My mother is in Scotland. - So I gather. 565 00:43:47,628 --> 00:43:50,256 But I've sent someone to bring her back. 566 00:43:50,840 --> 00:43:51,966 Right away. 567 00:43:55,094 --> 00:43:56,637 Your royal highness. 568 00:44:02,560 --> 00:44:03,561 We said 11:00. 569 00:44:03,728 --> 00:44:07,231 - What time is it now? - Well, it's nearly noon. 570 00:44:07,690 --> 00:44:10,985 Goodness, and I set off in such good time. 571 00:44:11,652 --> 00:44:13,654 - You come along the coast? - I did. 572 00:44:14,030 --> 00:44:17,116 You didn't factor in the wind. 573 00:44:17,450 --> 00:44:21,579 - You were into the wind this morning. - Wasn't I just? 574 00:44:21,662 --> 00:44:23,539 The good news is you'll fly back. 575 00:44:31,005 --> 00:44:35,134 I've had a chance to do some thinking. 576 00:44:35,718 --> 00:44:38,804 I've spoken to my lawyers and I've come up with a sum 577 00:44:38,888 --> 00:44:44,352 that I think is a fair price for this magnificently-situated castle. 578 00:44:44,685 --> 00:44:46,228 Yes, yes, go on. 579 00:44:46,938 --> 00:44:48,189 Brace yourself. 580 00:44:49,482 --> 00:44:51,317 £100. 581 00:44:53,527 --> 00:44:57,198 - What? - I'm sorry. Is that too dear? 582 00:44:58,532 --> 00:45:01,285 - No, it's absurd. - On the contrary, it's entirely fair, 583 00:45:01,369 --> 00:45:04,622 given it'll end up costing you tens of thousands. 584 00:45:04,747 --> 00:45:06,666 - Are you sure? - No. 585 00:45:06,749 --> 00:45:08,209 The question is, are you sure? 586 00:45:15,216 --> 00:45:16,842 I am. 587 00:45:16,926 --> 00:45:19,804 All right. Congratulations. 588 00:45:19,887 --> 00:45:24,433 - I hope you'll be very happy here. - Thank you. I have a feeling I will be. 589 00:45:24,725 --> 00:45:27,144 I can get the place cleared out inside a week. 590 00:45:27,228 --> 00:45:29,605 Only if you've somewhere to go. 591 00:45:29,689 --> 00:45:32,483 I do. My sister's a few miles down the coast. 592 00:45:33,025 --> 00:45:37,321 Now, will iwalk you back to the vyners? Downwind? 593 00:45:37,405 --> 00:45:38,906 That'd be lovely. 594 00:45:54,380 --> 00:45:58,467 Your majesty, forgive me for disturbing you. 595 00:45:59,510 --> 00:46:01,345 I come from the prime minister. 596 00:46:02,596 --> 00:46:05,099 He asks that you return to London immediately. 597 00:46:05,474 --> 00:46:08,519 - Whatever for? - This is all the information that I have. 598 00:46:12,690 --> 00:46:14,108 It seems I must go. 599 00:46:16,944 --> 00:46:18,612 My god. 600 00:46:20,114 --> 00:46:22,116 It's finally come to you. 601 00:46:23,868 --> 00:46:27,455 Why on earth didn't you say, ma'am? 602 00:46:27,663 --> 00:46:30,374 Because people always make such a fuss. 603 00:46:32,168 --> 00:46:33,794 And stop being themselves. 604 00:46:35,921 --> 00:46:37,923 And you would've doubled the price. 605 00:46:39,300 --> 00:46:41,177 Spoken like a true scotswoman. 606 00:47:12,875 --> 00:47:15,002 Now, my speech at Valletta. 607 00:47:15,086 --> 00:47:17,546 There was one adjustment that I would like to make. 608 00:47:18,506 --> 00:47:21,884 I would like to refer to Malta as "my island of happy memories." 609 00:47:26,722 --> 00:47:28,516 Very good, ma'am. 610 00:47:28,599 --> 00:47:31,644 I shall have the text retyped for your approval. 611 00:47:31,727 --> 00:47:33,062 Thank you. 612 00:47:37,233 --> 00:47:42,154 Ma'am, there do remain some security concerns about Gibraltar. 613 00:47:42,863 --> 00:47:44,240 What concerns? 614 00:47:45,157 --> 00:47:49,620 Death threats were sent to all the leaders of the major political parties, 615 00:47:49,703 --> 00:47:53,165 telling them that, if our tour were to go to Gibraltar, 616 00:47:53,249 --> 00:47:54,834 our safety can't be guaranteed. 617 00:47:57,002 --> 00:47:58,546 I told them we should pull out. 618 00:47:59,588 --> 00:48:01,132 - Why? - What do you mean "why"? 619 00:48:01,340 --> 00:48:05,553 Because I don't much fancy shuffling the streets of Gibraltar like a sitting duck. 620 00:48:09,348 --> 00:48:12,059 Pulling out at this late hour would make us look weak. 621 00:48:12,143 --> 00:48:14,854 And it would be a great disappointment to the people of Gibraltar. 622 00:48:14,937 --> 00:48:17,356 - I say we go. - I say we don't. 623 00:48:24,738 --> 00:48:28,576 I am aware that I am surrounded by people 624 00:48:28,659 --> 00:48:31,453 who feel that they could do the job better. 625 00:48:32,830 --> 00:48:37,459 Strong people with powerful characters, more natural leaders, 626 00:48:37,585 --> 00:48:41,005 perhaps better suited to leading from the front, making a Mark. 627 00:48:41,088 --> 00:48:44,466 But for better or worse, the crown has landed on my head. 628 00:48:45,551 --> 00:48:47,136 And I say we go. 629 00:48:55,936 --> 00:48:59,148 The royal yacht britannia sails towards Gibraltar. 630 00:48:59,231 --> 00:49:02,776 Visible on deck, her majesty the queen, and the Duke of Edinburgh. 631 00:49:02,860 --> 00:49:04,737 Accompanying britannia, 632 00:49:04,904 --> 00:49:09,200 15 a-class destroyers from the mediterranean fleet. 633 00:49:09,450 --> 00:49:11,994 They're shooting with a 21-gun salute. 634 00:49:13,287 --> 00:49:15,873 A powerful signal to the people of Gibraltar 635 00:49:15,956 --> 00:49:19,126 of the queen and the British empire's enduring support. 636 00:49:43,859 --> 00:49:49,323 Magnificent tour has already marked her majesty as a woman of destiny. 637 00:49:52,159 --> 00:49:57,164 Her return to London after 50,000 miles by air, land and sea 638 00:49:57,248 --> 00:50:01,752 is a triumph of diplomacy at a challenging time for the empire. 639 00:50:03,170 --> 00:50:07,341 Not a single item of the enormous list of engagements has been missed. 640 00:50:09,468 --> 00:50:11,845 Millions have seen and greeted their queen 641 00:50:11,929 --> 00:50:14,682 as she leaves the commonwealth charmed and united. 642 00:50:18,769 --> 00:50:21,939 It is already clear that her majesty will occupy a place 643 00:50:22,022 --> 00:50:25,025 among the famous queens of history 644 00:50:25,109 --> 00:50:29,196 and promises a renewed role for britain in the modern world. 645 00:50:30,948 --> 00:50:34,827 The empire secure across the four corners of the earth, 646 00:50:34,910 --> 00:50:38,455 marking the start of a new elizabethan age. 647 00:50:50,259 --> 00:50:51,677 - Hello. - Your majesty. 648 00:50:58,517 --> 00:50:59,768 Yes! 649 00:51:02,938 --> 00:51:04,606 Ma'am. 650 00:51:04,690 --> 00:51:06,626 - The prime minister's arrived. - One, two, three, go! 651 00:51:06,650 --> 00:51:08,152 - Thank you. - I'm fast. 652 00:51:08,235 --> 00:51:11,155 - Daddy! I'm going to get you. - No, no, no! Not the chair! Not the chair! 653 00:51:12,531 --> 00:51:15,331 - Mind the dogs! I can get away from you. - You can't get away from me! 654 00:51:16,869 --> 00:51:19,038 The prime minister, your majesty. 655 00:51:20,873 --> 00:51:23,667 - Congratulations, your majesty. - Thank you, Winston. 656 00:51:23,751 --> 00:51:27,338 - An unqualified triumph. - A narrow escape, I say. 657 00:51:27,421 --> 00:51:28,898 It could so easily have gone the other way. 658 00:51:28,922 --> 00:51:33,510 Well, but it didn't, and has put us right back where we belong. 659 00:51:33,594 --> 00:51:35,179 Higher, in fact. 660 00:51:35,888 --> 00:51:39,600 And, before the tour, our great nation was in danger 661 00:51:40,059 --> 00:51:45,439 of losing much of its status, our influence, our standing. 662 00:51:46,106 --> 00:51:49,526 Your courage and conviction prevailed. 663 00:51:50,486 --> 00:51:52,279 This time, perhaps. 664 00:51:52,654 --> 00:51:54,990 But in time they will surely grow tired of it. 665 00:51:55,699 --> 00:51:58,410 - Grow tired of us. - Only if the crown 666 00:51:58,911 --> 00:52:01,413 and the people representing the crown 667 00:52:02,456 --> 00:52:05,501 make mistakes, errors of judgement. 668 00:52:06,043 --> 00:52:08,170 - My dear sister? - Yes. 669 00:52:09,922 --> 00:52:11,632 What would you have me do? 670 00:52:21,225 --> 00:52:23,394 - Thank you, ma'am. - Your majesty? 671 00:52:23,477 --> 00:52:26,313 - Her royal highness is on her way. - Thank you. 672 00:52:28,774 --> 00:52:30,984 It's all right. I have been here before. 673 00:52:32,319 --> 00:52:33,862 I do know the way. 674 00:52:45,332 --> 00:52:47,960 - What, in there? - Yes, ma'am. 675 00:53:10,524 --> 00:53:11,775 Goodness. 676 00:53:23,787 --> 00:53:26,081 What have I done to deserve this? 677 00:53:26,165 --> 00:53:27,291 The brief was simple. 678 00:53:28,542 --> 00:53:33,046 Perform minor ceremonial tasks with a minimum of fuss. 679 00:53:33,964 --> 00:53:35,674 Not end up all over the newspapers. 680 00:53:35,757 --> 00:53:38,010 I can't help it if they want to write about me. 681 00:53:38,635 --> 00:53:41,555 Well, it would help if you didn't give them what they crave. 682 00:53:41,638 --> 00:53:44,433 - Character and excitement. - Instability and drama. 683 00:53:44,516 --> 00:53:47,144 Well, at least I give them something. You give them nothing. 684 00:53:48,061 --> 00:53:50,898 - I give them silence. - Silence is nothing. 685 00:53:51,106 --> 00:53:55,360 - It's the absence of noise. - Emptiness, blank page. 686 00:53:55,569 --> 00:53:58,238 - Which allows others to shine. - But the monarchy should shine. 687 00:53:58,322 --> 00:54:00,157 The monarchy, yes. 688 00:54:00,240 --> 00:54:01,366 Not the monarch. 689 00:54:03,577 --> 00:54:05,621 Reparations will need to be made. 690 00:54:06,246 --> 00:54:07,581 To whom? 691 00:54:08,207 --> 00:54:09,875 To the people you offended. 692 00:54:11,627 --> 00:54:14,129 A general, to whom, when asked if you'd like to dance, 693 00:54:14,254 --> 00:54:16,840 you replied, "yes, but not with you." 694 00:54:17,716 --> 00:54:20,385 I believe there was also a debutante who you managed to make cry, 695 00:54:20,469 --> 00:54:22,679 and the dancers of sadler's Wells, 696 00:54:22,763 --> 00:54:26,975 whom you refused to meet after arriving late for the performance. 697 00:54:27,059 --> 00:54:28,810 You showed individuality. 698 00:54:29,686 --> 00:54:31,271 And that made people panic. 699 00:54:31,605 --> 00:54:33,440 They don't want individuality. 700 00:54:34,024 --> 00:54:37,945 The last person who showed character almost took the ship down. 701 00:54:41,031 --> 00:54:42,449 You are enjoying this. 702 00:54:43,659 --> 00:54:45,744 - Not a bit. - Yes, you are. 703 00:54:49,706 --> 00:54:52,292 Admonishing your unruly young sister. 704 00:54:55,254 --> 00:54:57,089 Have you ever thought how it must be for me? 705 00:54:57,172 --> 00:55:00,676 Many times, at great length, wistfully. 706 00:55:00,759 --> 00:55:04,555 You have a role, a clear set of rules. 707 00:55:04,638 --> 00:55:06,056 All you have to do is follow them. 708 00:55:06,139 --> 00:55:09,685 Margaret, you have freedom. All you have to do is enjoy it. 709 00:55:09,768 --> 00:55:11,520 You think that I am free? 710 00:55:11,603 --> 00:55:15,148 To be constantly in your shadow, constantly the overlooked one. 711 00:55:15,232 --> 00:55:18,277 - It looks like heaven to me. - What you have looks like heaven to me. 712 00:55:26,702 --> 00:55:28,745 Two sisters who envy one another. 713 00:55:30,539 --> 00:55:32,249 We wouldn't be the first. 714 00:55:38,589 --> 00:55:40,090 Pride and joy. 715 00:55:42,467 --> 00:55:44,845 Remember what papa called us. 716 00:55:45,804 --> 00:55:46,888 Yes. 717 00:55:48,682 --> 00:55:51,977 "Elizabeth is my pride, and Margaret is myjoy." 718 00:55:53,186 --> 00:55:55,188 "'But' Margaret is myjoy." 719 00:55:58,317 --> 00:56:01,862 I'm sorry. I have to claim the few victories I'm left with. 720 00:56:03,488 --> 00:56:05,490 We're not disputing it, surely? 721 00:56:07,367 --> 00:56:10,162 - What? - That I was papa's favorite. 722 00:56:18,170 --> 00:56:20,297 There's a cruel truth to it, isn't there? 723 00:56:21,214 --> 00:56:23,592 When there are two sisters so close in age, 724 00:56:24,217 --> 00:56:26,762 the more one becomes one thing, the more the other 725 00:56:27,471 --> 00:56:29,598 necessarily becomes the opposite, 726 00:56:30,557 --> 00:56:31,892 and vice versa. 727 00:56:32,601 --> 00:56:34,186 It's the way of things. 728 00:56:34,936 --> 00:56:36,063 If one is the queen, 729 00:56:36,146 --> 00:56:38,482 it must be the source of honor, all that is good, 730 00:56:38,565 --> 00:56:43,111 the other necessarily becomes the focus of the most 731 00:56:44,655 --> 00:56:46,239 creative malice. 732 00:56:47,574 --> 00:56:48,659 Evil sister. 733 00:56:49,743 --> 00:56:51,244 No one says you're evil. 734 00:56:51,328 --> 00:56:53,872 Next to you, I will always be evil. 735 00:56:55,040 --> 00:56:56,416 Feckless. 736 00:56:57,501 --> 00:56:58,710 Lost 737 00:57:00,379 --> 00:57:01,838 lesser thing. 738 00:57:06,718 --> 00:57:10,138 And yet you spend so much time telling me that I'm a lesser thing. 739 00:57:12,849 --> 00:57:15,185 Only to give myself a moment's peace. 740 00:57:26,446 --> 00:57:27,864 Would you consider doing it for me? 741 00:57:29,157 --> 00:57:31,451 - Just from time to time. - What? 742 00:57:32,119 --> 00:57:35,455 Putting a foot wrong. The occasional mistake. 743 00:57:36,039 --> 00:57:37,708 Let the side down. 744 00:57:38,625 --> 00:57:41,962 So I might not be so conspicuous a failure by comparison. 745 00:57:42,045 --> 00:57:45,090 - You're tired. - No, I'm not. Not tired. 746 00:57:48,927 --> 00:57:51,638 I'm just asking for a future I can bear. 747 00:57:59,646 --> 00:58:01,022 Margaret. 748 00:58:05,902 --> 00:58:09,030 Do I have your word that those apologies will be made? 749 00:58:13,410 --> 00:58:16,538 We can help you draft letters or make statements. 750 00:58:21,835 --> 00:58:23,086 No need.