The Queen (2006 film) Quotes

The Queen (2006 film) is a TV program that was first aired in 1970 . The Queen ended its run in 1970.

It features Andy Harries; Christine Langan; Tracey Seaward as producer, Alexandre Desplat in charge of musical score, and Affonso Beato as head of cinematography.

The Queen (2006 film) is recorded in English and originally aired in United Kingdom; France; Italy. Each episode of The Queen (2006 film) is 103 minutes long. The Queen (2006 film) is distributed by Pathé.

The cast includes: Sylvia Syms as HM Queen Elizabeth II, Michael Sheen as Tony Blair, James Cromwell as Prince Philip, Helen McCrory as Cherie Blair, and Roger Allam as Robin Janvrin.

The Queen (2006 film) Quotes

James Cromwell as Prince Philip

• (James Cromwell) "Your sister called, from Tuscany."
• (Sylvia Syms) "I hope you told her to come back, cut her holiday short."
• (James Cromwell) "I did."
• (Sylvia Syms) "I'd imagine she was pleased."
• (James Cromwell) "That's putting it milder."
• (Sylvia Syms) "What did she say?"
• (James Cromwell) "Something about Diana managing to be even more annoying dead than alive."
• (Sylvia Syms) "Just make sure you never let the boys hear you talk like that."

• (James Cromwell) "It's not right, you know."
• (Sylvia Syms) "No, but further discussion is no longer helpful, either."

• (James Cromwell) "Move over, Cabbage."

• (James Cromwell) "Sleeping in the streets and pulling out their hair for someone they never knew. And they think we're mad."

• (James Cromwell) "A chorus line of soap stars and homosexuals."

• (James Cromwell) "Your tea is getting cold."

Michael Sheen as Tony Blair

• (Michael Sheen) "Will someone please save these people from themselves."

• (Michael Sheen) "Precedent? Where do they find these people?"

• (Alastair Campbell) "They, er, sent a copy of the Queen's speech. Might want to scrape the frost off it first -- Oh, I phoned them with a couple of suggestions, to make it sound like it came from a human being."
• (Michael Sheen) "Yeah, all right, Alastair."
• (Alastair Campbell) "Well, at least the old bat's finally agreed to visit Diana's coffin."
• (Michael Sheen) "You know, when you get it wrong, you really get it wrong. That woman has given her whole life in service to her people. Fifty years doing a job SHE never wanted. A job she watched kill her father. She's executed it with honor, dignity, and, as far as I can tell, without a single blemish, and now we're all baying for her blood. All because she's struggling to lead the world in mourning for someone who -- who threw everything she offered back in her face. And who, for the last few years, seemed committed 24/7 to destroying everything she holds most dear."

Sylvia Syms as HM Queen Elizabeth II

• (Sylvia Syms) "Oh, bugger it."

• (Sylvia Syms) "Why do they do that, Mummy? Why do they bury their dead so soon?"
• (HM The Queen Mother) "Islamic tradition. Something to do with the heat."

• (Portrait Artist) "You may not be allowed to vote, ma'am, but it is your government."
• (Sylvia Syms) "Yes. I suppose that is some consolation."

• (Sylvia Syms) "Nowadays people want glamor and tears, the grand performance. I've never been good at that."

• (Prince Charles) "Why is it? Why do they hate us so?"
• (Sylvia Syms) "Not us, dear."
• (Prince Charles) "What?"
• (Sylvia Syms) "Hmm?"

• (HM The Queen Mother) "You will have to talk to Lord Chamberlain about all this."
• (Sylvia Syms) "Oh, I have. And to Robert Fellowes, and it seems they both agree with Mr. Blair."
• (HM The Queen Mother) "I see."
• (Sylvia Syms) "Something's happened. There's been a change, some shift in values. When you no longer understand your people, mummy, maybe it is time to hand it over to the next generation."
• (HM The Queen Mother) "Don't be ridiculous. Remember the vow you took?"
• (Sylvia Syms) "I declare that my whole life, rather it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service."
• (HM The Queen Mother) "Your whole life. That is a commitment to God, as well as your people."
• (Sylvia Syms) "But what if my actions are damaging the crown?"
• (HM The Queen Mother) "Damaging it? You're the greatest asset this institution has. One of the greatest it has ever had. The problem will come when you leave. But you mustn't think about that now, certainly not today."
• (Sylvia Syms) "Oh, mummy."
• (HM The Queen Mother) "You must show your strength, reassert your authority. You sit on the most powerful throne in Europe, head of an unbroken line that goes back more than a thousand years. Do you really think that any of your predecessors would've dropped everything and gone up to London because a bunch of hysterics carrying candles needed help with their grief? And as for that silly Mr. Blair, with his Cheshire Cat grin --"

• (Sylvia Syms) "Oh has anyone heard from Spencers' yet? Have they made up their minds when the funeral will be?"
• (HM The Queen Mother) "Hmm? Well I don't know, nobody tells me anything."

• (Sylvia Syms) "Do you think it wise for the boys to go stalking so soon?"
• (HM The Queen Mother) "Anything that gets them into the fresh air is a good thing."
• (Sylvia Syms) "Well maybe they shouldn't take their guns, I mean if a photographer were to see them it might send out the wrong signal."
• (HM The Queen Mother) "If there is a photographer out there, he could be the first kill of the day."

• (Sylvia Syms) "Prime Minister."
• (Michael Sheen) "Good morning, Majesty. Sorry to disturb, but I was just wondering whether you'd seen any of today's papers?"
• (Sylvia Syms) "We've managed to look at one or two, yes."
• (Michael Sheen) "In which case my -- next question would be whether you felt some kind of response --"
• (Michael Sheen) "-- might be necessary?"
• (Sylvia Syms) "No. I believe a few over-eager editors are doing their best to sell newspapers. It would be a mistake to dance to their tune."
• (Michael Sheen) "Under normal circumstances I would agree. But -- well, my advisors -- have been taking the temperature among people on the streets -- and, well, the information I'm getting is that the mood is quite delicate."
• (Sylvia Syms) "So, what would you suggest, Prime Minister; some kind of a statement?"
• (Michael Sheen) "No, ma'am. I believe the moment for statements has passed. I would suggest flying the flag at half-mast above Buckingham Palace -- and -- coming down to London at the earliest opportunity. It would be a great comfort to your people -- and would help them with their grief."
• (Sylvia Syms) "THEIR grief? If you imagine I'm going to drop everything and come down to London before I attend to my grandchildren who've just lost their mother -- then you're mistaken. I doubt there is anyone who knows the British people more than I do, Mr. Blair, nor who has greater faith in their wisdom and judgement. And it is my belief that they will any moment reject this -- this "mood", which is being stirred up by the press, in favor of a period of restrained grief, and sober, private mourning. That's the way we do things in this country, quietly, with dignity. That's what the rest of the world has always admired us for."
• (Michael Sheen) "If that's your decision, ma'am, of course the government will support it. Let's keep in touch."
• (Sylvia Syms) "Yes. Let's."

• (Sylvia Syms) "Charles, isn't this awful?"
• (Sylvia Syms) "What are you going to do about the boys?"
• (Prince Charles) "Let them sleep until we know more."
• (Sylvia Syms) "Yes, that's sensible."
• (Prince Charles) "I should go to Paris, I told my people to start organizing a jet."
• (Sylvia Syms) "What, a private one?"
• (Prince Charles) "Yes."
• (Sylvia Syms) "Isn't that precisely the sort of extravagance they always attack us for?"
• (Prince Charles) "How else am I supposed to get to Paris at this time? The airport at Aberdeen will be closed and --"
• (HM The Queen Mother) "Charles dear, use the Royal Flight; they keep one plane on permanent standby, in case I should kick the bucket."
• (Sylvia Syms) "No, Mummy, that's out of the question; this isn't a matter of State."
• (Prince Charles) "What are you talking about?"
• (Sylvia Syms) "Diana's no longer a member of the Royal Family, she's not an HRH, this is a private matter."
• (Prince Charles) "She's mother to your grandchildren."
• (HM The Queen Mother) "What is happening now?"
• (James Cromwell) "I don't know; I can't hear, everyone shouting."

• (Sylvia Syms) "Have we shown you how to start a nuclear war yet?"
• (Michael Sheen) "Er no."
• (Sylvia Syms) "First thing we do apparently, then we take away your passport and spend the rest of our time sending you around the world."
• (Michael Sheen) "You obviously know my job better than I do"
• (Sylvia Syms) "Yes well, you are my tenth Prime Minister Mr Blair. My first of course was Winston Churchill, he sat in your chair in a frock coat and top hat. And he was kind enough to give a shy young girl like me quite an education."
• (Michael Sheen) "I would imagine."

• (Sylvia Syms) "So tell me, Mr. Blair, what might we expect from your first parliament?"
• (Michael Sheen) "Well, ma'am, top of the list is education reform. We want to radically reduce classroom sizes."
• (Sylvia Syms) "Oh, yes. Yes, we must."
• (Michael Sheen) "Create a much lower teacher-pupil ratio."
• (Sylvia Syms) "Yes, it will be difficult to achieve --"

Helen McCrory as Cherie Blair

• (Helen McCrory) "Thank you so much for coming, now f*** off."
• (Michael Sheen) "I know, what was all that about?"
• (Helen McCrory) "God knows, Diana, whatever it is it'll be something to do with Diana."

• (Helen McCrory) "Mister saviour of the Monarchy."

• (Helen McCrory) "I don't know why I'm surprised. At the end of the day, all Labour Prime Ministers go gaga for the Queen."
• (Michael Sheen) "Hmm?"

Roger Allam as Robin Janvrin

• (Roger Allam) "The Prime Minister is on his way, ma'am."
• (Sylvia Syms) "To be, Robin, Prime Minister to be. I haven't asked him yet."

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