1 00:00:07,551 --> 00:00:09,052 Now, Anne, what's this? 2 00:00:09,136 --> 00:00:11,138 - A penguin. - Very good. 3 00:00:11,221 --> 00:00:14,600 And, Charles, who do you suppose is surrounded by penguins at the moment? 4 00:00:14,683 --> 00:00:16,685 - Daddy. - Yes, that's right. 5 00:00:16,768 --> 00:00:19,646 That's because he's in the Antarctic. And from there, 6 00:00:19,730 --> 00:00:23,692 he goes to the South Shetland Islands, then he goes on to the Falkland Islands, 7 00:00:23,817 --> 00:00:27,446 and then he goes all the way up here, to Ascension island. 8 00:00:28,113 --> 00:00:29,993 Now, all these are British overseas territories, 9 00:00:30,073 --> 00:00:32,159 and they have to be visited every once in a while 10 00:00:32,242 --> 00:00:34,411 so they don't feel neglected or forgotten, 11 00:00:34,494 --> 00:00:36,788 and don't get any silly ideas like becoming independent. 12 00:00:36,872 --> 00:00:38,665 - Right, brushed your teeth? - Yes. 13 00:00:38,749 --> 00:00:40,500 - Good. Have you said your prayers? - Yes. 14 00:00:40,584 --> 00:00:43,545 - Jolly good. Right. Night-night. - Night-night, Mommy. 15 00:00:44,004 --> 00:00:45,255 Come along, children. 16 00:00:45,339 --> 00:00:47,674 We might put a picture of the Duke of Edinburgh 17 00:00:47,758 --> 00:00:51,178 by the children's bed, so they recognize him when he gets back. 18 00:00:51,261 --> 00:00:53,180 Five months is a long time at that age. 19 00:00:53,263 --> 00:00:54,473 Yes, ma'am. 20 00:00:59,019 --> 00:01:00,437 Oh, what's that? 21 00:01:00,520 --> 00:01:01,980 From His Royal Highness, ma'am. 22 00:01:02,397 --> 00:01:04,107 Footage from the Royal Tour. 23 00:01:04,441 --> 00:01:05,567 How nice. 24 00:01:07,486 --> 00:01:09,905 We might watch that instead of our next film. 25 00:01:50,988 --> 00:01:52,823 Kensington 3742. 26 00:01:54,074 --> 00:01:55,075 Tommy. 27 00:03:29,836 --> 00:03:32,547 The Prime Minister returns after three weeks in Jamaica. 28 00:03:32,631 --> 00:03:33,757 Here he is now! 29 00:03:39,971 --> 00:03:43,850 Thank you. Thank you. It's wonderful to be back amongst you. 30 00:03:45,394 --> 00:03:50,524 As you know, I, uh, I went away to concentrate on my health. 31 00:03:51,650 --> 00:03:55,195 I'm now fully fit to resume my duties. 32 00:03:56,279 --> 00:03:57,322 Thank you. 33 00:04:01,284 --> 00:04:03,203 Quiet, everyone. Sit down, you two. 34 00:04:03,286 --> 00:04:05,330 - It's starting. - Charles, come on, darling. 35 00:04:05,414 --> 00:04:08,542 Now, he's sent some notes to accompany the footage, 36 00:04:08,667 --> 00:04:10,210 so I'll read aloud. 37 00:04:15,465 --> 00:04:16,943 "Hello, all of you." 38 00:04:16,967 --> 00:04:18,468 - Hello! - Hello. 39 00:04:18,552 --> 00:04:20,154 - "Hello, Daddy!" - Hello, Daddy! 40 00:04:20,178 --> 00:04:22,556 "I can picture you all perfectly, 41 00:04:22,639 --> 00:04:26,184 "sitting there wishing it was Creature from the Black Lagoon. 42 00:04:27,477 --> 00:04:32,732 "But instead, this is just boring old me arriving..." 43 00:04:32,941 --> 00:04:34,460 - Look, penguins! - That's not Daddy, is it? 44 00:04:34,484 --> 00:04:36,319 "...at King George Island..." Look! 45 00:04:37,696 --> 00:04:40,365 "...a hundred miles off the coast of Antarctica..." 46 00:04:40,449 --> 00:04:43,034 - There's your daddy. - Is that Daddy? 47 00:04:43,160 --> 00:04:47,247 "...and nestled between the white bones of ancient whales. 48 00:04:47,330 --> 00:04:50,876 "Here we've made some new friends, and Mike was rather smitten." 49 00:04:50,959 --> 00:04:53,020 - Look how tame they are. - He's got a beard. 50 00:04:53,044 --> 00:04:55,046 Yes, yes. They're all growing beards. 51 00:04:55,130 --> 00:04:56,882 It makes them look a bit shifty. 52 00:04:57,257 --> 00:05:00,677 No, don't say that. It makes him look like an explorer. 53 00:05:04,931 --> 00:05:07,371 - What's that? - Yes, this is very funny, Mommy. 54 00:05:07,726 --> 00:05:12,189 "We've even installed some signage so we can find our way home." 55 00:05:12,981 --> 00:05:15,942 Oh, Buckingham Palace. Oh, that's good. I like that. 56 00:05:16,026 --> 00:05:18,445 "It's a bit of a commute to the office, though." 57 00:05:31,041 --> 00:05:33,293 "Luckily, we found some friends for company, 58 00:05:33,418 --> 00:05:36,254 "the British Hunting Aerosurvey teams, 59 00:05:36,338 --> 00:05:39,508 "who make excellent tennis companions." 60 00:05:39,591 --> 00:05:42,761 Oh, look, they're all playing tennis. Isn't that silly? 61 00:05:43,053 --> 00:05:44,054 Goodness me. 62 00:05:44,137 --> 00:05:47,265 "Now, some things about huskies that you never knew. 63 00:05:47,349 --> 00:05:49,935 "They have eyes of different colors." 64 00:05:50,060 --> 00:05:52,229 - Oh, like the Kaiser. - Mommy. 65 00:05:53,605 --> 00:05:57,734 "But most of all, they really, really like tennis balls." 66 00:05:57,817 --> 00:05:58,985 Yes, we can see that. 67 00:05:59,069 --> 00:06:01,821 "And they have claws to ensure they don't slip on the ice." 68 00:06:01,905 --> 00:06:03,198 Look, now, Philip's on one. 69 00:06:11,331 --> 00:06:14,292 "Joining our family of animals are the penguins 70 00:06:15,210 --> 00:06:18,338 "and seals, who send their love to you all. 71 00:06:18,421 --> 00:06:19,673 "As do I. 72 00:06:22,175 --> 00:06:23,677 "Your loving papa 73 00:06:24,469 --> 00:06:25,679 "and husband, 74 00:06:27,556 --> 00:06:28,598 "Philip." 75 00:06:49,327 --> 00:06:50,328 Good morning. 76 00:06:53,582 --> 00:06:54,624 Tommy? 77 00:06:56,334 --> 00:06:57,669 Your Majesty. 78 00:06:57,836 --> 00:07:00,046 I thought you were supposed to be in happy retirement. 79 00:07:00,171 --> 00:07:01,172 I am, ma'am. 80 00:07:01,256 --> 00:07:03,383 Well, then what on earth are you doing here? 81 00:07:03,466 --> 00:07:06,303 Oh, dear. Either you missed the place more than you could bear, 82 00:07:06,386 --> 00:07:07,429 which would be... 83 00:07:07,512 --> 00:07:08,722 - Tragic. - Yes. 84 00:07:09,681 --> 00:07:12,118 Or there's a serious problem, and you've been called in to help. 85 00:07:12,142 --> 00:07:15,478 No. Just a routine matter with Colonel Adeane, ma'am. 86 00:07:15,562 --> 00:07:18,481 It's hardly routine if he sent one of the royal cars. 87 00:07:19,149 --> 00:07:21,568 Well, in actual fact, that's my car. 88 00:07:21,776 --> 00:07:23,111 We gave you a car? 89 00:07:23,194 --> 00:07:26,156 You did, ma'am. As part of the farewell package. 90 00:07:26,239 --> 00:07:28,825 - Well, not the driver too, surely. - Driver, too. 91 00:07:30,410 --> 00:07:32,621 - Was that me? - I believe so. 92 00:07:32,954 --> 00:07:36,666 Well, you've always held a very special place in all of our hearts, Tommy. 93 00:07:37,292 --> 00:07:38,543 Anyway, I must go. 94 00:07:38,793 --> 00:07:39,794 Windsor, ma'am? 95 00:07:40,253 --> 00:07:41,421 No, Sandringham. 96 00:07:42,172 --> 00:07:44,812 Michael's re-arranged a few things to give me a couple of days off. 97 00:07:44,883 --> 00:07:46,217 Quite right. 98 00:07:57,771 --> 00:08:00,190 You did well to bring this to me, Michael. 99 00:08:01,650 --> 00:08:06,821 I've served three generations of the royal family, four monarchs, 100 00:08:07,906 --> 00:08:12,452 and done a good many things to protect them, mostly from themselves, 101 00:08:12,911 --> 00:08:16,373 but this is the first time I shall endeavor 102 00:08:16,456 --> 00:08:20,502 to save someone else's marriage in order to safeguard the Crown. 103 00:08:21,294 --> 00:08:25,298 Not that we give a fig about the Parkers or their happiness, you understand. 104 00:08:25,715 --> 00:08:27,008 Not a fig, Tommy. 105 00:08:56,329 --> 00:08:57,747 Dear Philip... 106 00:08:58,790 --> 00:09:02,502 I cannot tell you how much we enjoyed watching the film you sent. 107 00:09:03,086 --> 00:09:05,255 It was lovely to set eyes on you again. 108 00:09:06,840 --> 00:09:10,635 And the children were very impressed by the whales and penguins. 109 00:09:11,636 --> 00:09:15,640 You looked very handsome, I thought, in your whaling outfit, 110 00:09:16,266 --> 00:09:18,059 and hirsute, too. 111 00:09:20,603 --> 00:09:23,606 "...and I can never forget what my grandmother said to me 112 00:09:23,690 --> 00:09:25,775 "about being married to a man with a beard." 113 00:09:29,446 --> 00:09:32,532 She goes on, but actually, no, I'm not going to repeat that bit. 114 00:09:32,615 --> 00:09:34,451 Come on. Don't be a spoilsport. 115 00:09:34,993 --> 00:09:36,119 Come on! 116 00:09:38,872 --> 00:09:39,914 Bloody hell! 117 00:09:40,081 --> 00:09:42,959 I think we can safely say a very, very warm welcome 118 00:09:43,042 --> 00:09:45,128 awaits His Royal Highness' return. 119 00:10:12,906 --> 00:10:13,948 Good morning. 120 00:10:15,408 --> 00:10:16,451 Morning. 121 00:10:16,826 --> 00:10:19,329 First of all, I must thank you 122 00:10:19,412 --> 00:10:22,916 for the way in which you have all carried on without me 123 00:10:24,375 --> 00:10:28,379 and for the manner in which Rab has very competently 124 00:10:28,463 --> 00:10:30,381 stood in for me in my absence. 125 00:10:30,465 --> 00:10:33,301 You've kept me informed of all the major decisions 126 00:10:33,384 --> 00:10:34,552 that had to be taken. 127 00:10:35,261 --> 00:10:39,140 In all these months, we have been a united government. 128 00:10:40,517 --> 00:10:44,312 And we shall remain a united government. 129 00:10:44,395 --> 00:10:47,857 But we're not a united government, are we, Anthony? 130 00:10:48,608 --> 00:10:52,904 The war you insisted on has left us as divided as Caesar and Pompey 131 00:10:52,987 --> 00:10:54,614 and the country in chaos. 132 00:10:55,073 --> 00:10:58,743 There is no petrol in the pumps. There are no tins on the shelves. 133 00:10:58,827 --> 00:11:00,912 Our allies are aligned against us. 134 00:11:01,162 --> 00:11:03,540 Our international reputation is in tatters. 135 00:11:04,916 --> 00:11:08,253 How adroitly your weather vane spins, Harold. 136 00:11:10,755 --> 00:11:14,843 You were for the war as I remember. 137 00:11:15,051 --> 00:11:17,887 Only as long as it was legal. 138 00:11:19,806 --> 00:11:20,807 You... 139 00:11:21,808 --> 00:11:22,809 Liar. 140 00:11:28,022 --> 00:11:29,023 Liar! 141 00:11:30,233 --> 00:11:32,819 You wanted it every bit as much as I did! 142 00:11:37,448 --> 00:11:39,367 You'd have torn off Nasser's scalp 143 00:11:39,450 --> 00:11:42,120 with your own fingernails, given the chance. 144 00:11:42,704 --> 00:11:46,124 Taken the oil from that canal and set the Middle East ablaze! 145 00:11:46,207 --> 00:11:49,085 You've lost the trust of the people and of the party. 146 00:11:50,211 --> 00:11:51,337 It's the end of the road. 147 00:11:52,171 --> 00:11:56,551 A road which you willingly led me down! 148 00:12:01,890 --> 00:12:03,766 And would you abandon me? 149 00:12:05,643 --> 00:12:06,811 Here? 150 00:12:10,732 --> 00:12:11,733 Hmm? 151 00:12:22,035 --> 00:12:23,161 All of you. 152 00:12:27,332 --> 00:12:28,625 Come now, Anthony, 153 00:12:30,835 --> 00:12:32,086 you know as well as I, 154 00:12:35,590 --> 00:12:37,717 there is no justice in politics. 155 00:12:59,072 --> 00:13:00,073 Captain Lascelles? 156 00:13:02,450 --> 00:13:03,451 Mrs. Parker. 157 00:13:05,244 --> 00:13:07,163 - What brings you here? - Oh... 158 00:13:08,706 --> 00:13:13,252 A retired man must make friends with all the good reading spots in London. 159 00:13:13,336 --> 00:13:17,215 What are you reading, may I ask? Tell me that it's romantic poetry. 160 00:13:17,632 --> 00:13:18,800 Military history. 161 00:13:19,342 --> 00:13:21,427 The campaigns of Napoleon. 162 00:13:23,429 --> 00:13:25,181 - Your son? - Yes. 163 00:13:25,264 --> 00:13:27,350 Lieutenant Commander Parker must be very proud. 164 00:13:27,767 --> 00:13:31,062 He might be. If he knew what the children looked like. 165 00:13:31,813 --> 00:13:33,398 He's away again. On tour. 166 00:13:33,481 --> 00:13:34,941 You have my sympathy. 167 00:13:35,775 --> 00:13:38,069 I know from my own wife how difficult that can be, 168 00:13:38,152 --> 00:13:40,989 being left alone with the children for days, 169 00:13:41,072 --> 00:13:43,199 sometimes weeks on end. 170 00:13:43,616 --> 00:13:46,995 Well, I'm sure that strong marriages find a way through it. 171 00:13:48,037 --> 00:13:49,539 I'm afraid it's broken ours. 172 00:13:50,790 --> 00:13:52,250 I am sad to hear that. 173 00:13:53,376 --> 00:13:57,755 Might I ask if you'll hold off on any instruction or public announcement 174 00:13:57,839 --> 00:13:59,424 just a little while longer? 175 00:14:00,133 --> 00:14:02,260 As we both know, the Duke of Edinburgh 176 00:14:02,343 --> 00:14:05,179 is performing important royal duties on this tour, 177 00:14:05,263 --> 00:14:08,391 and we wouldn't want any story breaking in the newspapers 178 00:14:08,474 --> 00:14:10,351 that might undermine his efforts 179 00:14:11,602 --> 00:14:15,690 or impugn the royal marriage. 180 00:14:17,150 --> 00:14:22,238 That's what you came here for, isn't it? This wasn't a coincidence at all. 181 00:14:22,572 --> 00:14:25,366 You came here because you knew it's where I'd be, 182 00:14:25,700 --> 00:14:29,454 and you wanted to put in a word on their behalf. It's pathetic. 183 00:14:30,830 --> 00:14:33,499 Still their round-the-clock lackey, even in retirement. 184 00:14:54,937 --> 00:14:56,373 Sorry to disturb you, ma'am. 185 00:14:56,397 --> 00:14:58,733 I've just had a call from Downing Street. 186 00:14:59,525 --> 00:15:03,696 The Prime Minister has requested an audience, as a matter of urgency. 187 00:15:03,780 --> 00:15:07,241 He's on the train and will be with us by 3:00 p.m. 188 00:15:21,547 --> 00:15:24,133 Platform one, London train. 189 00:15:24,801 --> 00:15:26,803 Please stand back from the edge. 190 00:15:37,688 --> 00:15:39,315 Eden! Eden! 191 00:16:04,590 --> 00:16:05,800 Thank you. 192 00:16:44,714 --> 00:16:45,798 Eden must go! 193 00:16:49,010 --> 00:16:51,345 Of course, I asked for second opinions. 194 00:16:51,429 --> 00:16:52,972 I asked for third opinions. 195 00:16:53,556 --> 00:16:56,225 I implored them to let me carry on. 196 00:16:56,309 --> 00:16:59,896 But I'm afraid the doctors were of one voice, one mind. 197 00:17:01,689 --> 00:17:05,026 The time has come to put my health above the country. 198 00:17:07,153 --> 00:17:08,321 And to... 199 00:17:13,743 --> 00:17:15,453 To offer you my resignation. 200 00:17:19,665 --> 00:17:22,376 I'm sorry if I... 201 00:17:24,837 --> 00:17:26,464 Disappointed you. 202 00:17:27,006 --> 00:17:28,507 Did I suggest that you had? 203 00:17:29,008 --> 00:17:31,385 No, but I... 204 00:17:34,722 --> 00:17:36,390 I think you thought it. 205 00:17:39,435 --> 00:17:40,519 I... 206 00:17:44,398 --> 00:17:49,070 I did think that the decision to go to war was rushed. 207 00:17:50,780 --> 00:17:52,698 And I was sorry to see you lie to the House, 208 00:17:53,574 --> 00:17:55,510 when you told them that you had no prior knowledge 209 00:17:55,534 --> 00:17:57,036 of the Israelis' intentions. 210 00:17:59,330 --> 00:18:00,570 We both know that to be untrue. 211 00:18:02,333 --> 00:18:04,627 But, wrong though it was, 212 00:18:05,044 --> 00:18:06,796 I did have sympathy for you. 213 00:18:10,258 --> 00:18:12,635 To have waited in the wings for so long, 214 00:18:14,178 --> 00:18:16,389 and to have supported a great man like Winston 215 00:18:19,058 --> 00:18:21,310 so patiently, so loyally. 216 00:18:23,062 --> 00:18:24,772 And then to finally have your opportunity 217 00:18:24,855 --> 00:18:26,357 to measure yourself against him. 218 00:18:29,443 --> 00:18:33,364 To do nothing is often the best course of action. 219 00:18:35,574 --> 00:18:40,579 But I know from personal experience how frustrating it can be. 220 00:18:42,999 --> 00:18:45,876 History was not made by those who did nothing. 221 00:18:49,338 --> 00:18:54,635 So, I suppose it's only natural that ambitious men, driven men, 222 00:18:56,345 --> 00:18:58,139 want to go down in history. 223 00:19:00,182 --> 00:19:03,686 Or make history by going down. 224 00:19:29,503 --> 00:19:31,273 I do think the time has now come 225 00:19:31,297 --> 00:19:33,674 where we have no option but to tell Her Majesty 226 00:19:33,758 --> 00:19:35,343 about the Parker divorce, 227 00:19:35,551 --> 00:19:39,972 and to warn her that regardless of how blameless the Duke of Edinburgh is 228 00:19:40,264 --> 00:19:42,224 or isn't in the matter, 229 00:19:42,308 --> 00:19:44,185 that newspapers will be newspapers, 230 00:19:44,268 --> 00:19:46,604 and questions will now inevitably be asked 231 00:19:46,687 --> 00:19:48,439 about the state of the royal marriage. 232 00:19:48,814 --> 00:19:49,815 Hmm. 233 00:19:52,443 --> 00:19:54,737 I sense trepidation, Michael. 234 00:19:55,279 --> 00:19:57,948 If you'd rather, I can always handle it myself. 235 00:19:58,032 --> 00:19:59,367 No, I'll take care of this. 236 00:20:00,368 --> 00:20:03,746 I'll try to find a moment on the train to mention it to Her Majesty. 237 00:20:03,829 --> 00:20:05,122 Good luck, Michael. 238 00:20:13,089 --> 00:20:15,383 Sorry to disturb you, ma'am. 239 00:20:15,466 --> 00:20:17,551 The telegram arrived from Lord Salisbury, 240 00:20:17,635 --> 00:20:20,054 and the recommendation is that 241 00:20:20,513 --> 00:20:22,973 Sir Anthony's successor should be Mr. Macmillan. 242 00:20:23,265 --> 00:20:25,726 Of course. Thank you. 243 00:20:31,107 --> 00:20:34,985 - Yes, what is it, Michael? - Uh, it's just to say... 244 00:20:35,903 --> 00:20:38,489 And we could, of course, discuss this on our return 245 00:20:38,614 --> 00:20:40,783 to the palace if Her Majesty prefers. 246 00:20:40,866 --> 00:20:42,701 No. Do sit down, Michael. 247 00:20:44,995 --> 00:20:46,122 Thank you, ma'am. 248 00:20:48,249 --> 00:20:50,167 But it seems that 249 00:20:51,252 --> 00:20:56,090 Mrs. Parker, who is the wife of Lieutenant Commander Parker... 250 00:20:56,173 --> 00:20:58,259 Yes, I know who Eileen is. 251 00:21:01,011 --> 00:21:06,350 She has decided to sue her husband for divorce. 252 00:21:07,601 --> 00:21:11,397 Goodness. Is that what you wanted to talk to me about? 253 00:21:11,480 --> 00:21:12,648 Yes, um... 254 00:21:14,733 --> 00:21:18,737 And that while, of course, there is no suggestion whatsoever 255 00:21:18,821 --> 00:21:21,240 of any impropriety on the part of His Royal Highness, 256 00:21:21,323 --> 00:21:24,326 the Duke of Edinburgh, we should perhaps be bracing ourselves 257 00:21:24,410 --> 00:21:26,954 for one or two irritating headlines. 258 00:21:27,580 --> 00:21:29,331 Why? Whatever for? 259 00:21:31,375 --> 00:21:33,043 What is it that she's alleging? 260 00:21:33,752 --> 00:21:36,672 Cruelty, unlawful desertion and... 261 00:21:39,091 --> 00:21:40,509 Adultery, ma'am. 262 00:21:42,386 --> 00:21:46,015 We're just aware of the fact that Lieutenant Commander Parker 263 00:21:46,098 --> 00:21:48,392 is His Royal Highness's private secretary, 264 00:21:49,143 --> 00:21:53,063 he's a close friend. And there is this letter, I believe. 265 00:21:53,939 --> 00:21:55,024 A letter? 266 00:21:56,108 --> 00:22:01,363 Written by Lieutenant Commander Parker to his fellow members of the lunch club, 267 00:22:01,447 --> 00:22:06,494 bragging about exploits on the royal tour. 268 00:22:06,577 --> 00:22:07,786 What sort of exploits? 269 00:22:14,376 --> 00:22:15,419 No. 270 00:22:16,212 --> 00:22:20,049 I don't need an answer to that question. Thank you, Michael. 271 00:22:20,674 --> 00:22:21,842 Thank you, ma'am. 272 00:23:00,422 --> 00:23:01,924 Mr. Macmillan, Your Majesty. 273 00:23:10,849 --> 00:23:11,850 Your Majesty. 274 00:23:14,103 --> 00:23:16,188 I gather soundings have been taken, 275 00:23:16,939 --> 00:23:19,108 and that you have been chosen by your colleagues 276 00:23:19,191 --> 00:23:22,903 as the man most able to unite the government and lead this country, 277 00:23:22,987 --> 00:23:24,780 following Sir Anthony's resignation. 278 00:23:24,863 --> 00:23:25,906 Yes, ma'am. 279 00:23:27,449 --> 00:23:28,450 Congratulations. 280 00:23:31,370 --> 00:23:34,582 Although I fear you've inherited something of a poisoned chalice. 281 00:23:35,749 --> 00:23:40,296 It's true. The storm is now raging against us. 282 00:23:41,088 --> 00:23:44,925 With Eden's war, we've discarded the moral advantage 283 00:23:45,009 --> 00:23:48,220 or any goodwill we once held. 284 00:23:48,512 --> 00:23:52,016 Not to mention the dire economic situation. 285 00:23:53,100 --> 00:23:54,810 It's really been quite ruinous. 286 00:23:55,019 --> 00:23:59,189 But it wasn't just Eden's war, was it? 287 00:23:59,898 --> 00:24:02,651 It was a war prosecuted by a government 288 00:24:03,360 --> 00:24:07,990 of which you, as chancellor, were a major constituent part. 289 00:24:08,574 --> 00:24:12,536 I also seem to remember that you were one of the loudest voices 290 00:24:12,620 --> 00:24:15,497 in support of the war in the beginning. 291 00:24:17,458 --> 00:24:22,713 One always has to accept one's own part, I believe, 292 00:24:24,548 --> 00:24:25,841 in any mess. 293 00:24:32,431 --> 00:24:33,432 Prime Minister. 294 00:24:34,850 --> 00:24:36,018 Your Majesty. 295 00:24:53,243 --> 00:24:57,998 Michael, could you ask them to send 'round one of the cars? 296 00:25:00,250 --> 00:25:01,728 Bridge receiving. Go ahead. 297 00:25:01,752 --> 00:25:03,897 D-Watch requests permission to leave. 298 00:25:03,921 --> 00:25:05,714 Granted. Affirmative. 299 00:25:25,234 --> 00:25:27,170 Ship's communication to bridge. 300 00:25:27,194 --> 00:25:29,194 Bridge receiving. Go ahead. 301 00:25:53,387 --> 00:25:54,555 Do you have a moment? 302 00:26:03,313 --> 00:26:04,606 What were you thinking? 303 00:26:06,400 --> 00:26:10,487 You know the rules. No letters to anyone. 304 00:26:12,865 --> 00:26:15,200 I told Baron to be discreet. 305 00:26:17,244 --> 00:26:20,539 But somehow, the letter got back to Eileen. 306 00:26:20,706 --> 00:26:22,541 And now she has written to the palace 307 00:26:26,086 --> 00:26:29,339 to give notice of her intention to sue me for divorce. 308 00:26:33,677 --> 00:26:36,096 Which means it's got back to you-know-who. 309 00:26:37,389 --> 00:26:38,390 Yes. 310 00:26:40,476 --> 00:26:42,144 I think we have to assume so. 311 00:26:53,739 --> 00:26:55,115 Don't tease me like that. 312 00:27:03,957 --> 00:27:05,417 - Good morning. - Good morning. 313 00:27:32,903 --> 00:27:35,155 I remember how we used to do this in Malta. 314 00:27:35,864 --> 00:27:37,574 Go grocery shopping together. 315 00:27:38,492 --> 00:27:39,952 Feels like a long time ago. 316 00:27:40,786 --> 00:27:41,829 Yes. 317 00:27:49,253 --> 00:27:51,672 The reason I came here today is, uh... 318 00:27:54,716 --> 00:27:57,052 Because I heard, with great sadness, 319 00:27:57,886 --> 00:27:59,930 that there are difficulties in your marriage. 320 00:28:02,599 --> 00:28:05,227 And I would like to know if there's anything that I 321 00:28:05,310 --> 00:28:06,510 or anyone else can do to help. 322 00:28:06,979 --> 00:28:09,314 My marriage to Mike is beyond help. 323 00:28:11,191 --> 00:28:12,192 I see. 324 00:28:12,276 --> 00:28:14,611 Our separation has been inevitable for some time. 325 00:28:16,154 --> 00:28:18,031 I had intended to divorce Mike years ago, 326 00:28:18,115 --> 00:28:19,235 but because of the attention 327 00:28:19,283 --> 00:28:22,494 surrounding Group Captain Townsend and Princess Margaret, 328 00:28:23,704 --> 00:28:25,205 I decided to hold back. 329 00:28:25,289 --> 00:28:26,290 Thank you. 330 00:28:27,624 --> 00:28:29,835 But that was then. This is now. 331 00:28:32,713 --> 00:28:33,839 What's changed? 332 00:28:35,173 --> 00:28:38,552 Nothing has changed. That's the problem. 333 00:28:39,344 --> 00:28:40,387 It just got worse. 334 00:28:40,762 --> 00:28:45,058 And while some women may elect to put up with this sort of humiliation, 335 00:28:45,142 --> 00:28:47,269 I simply have too much respect for myself 336 00:28:47,352 --> 00:28:49,730 and my children to bear it. 337 00:28:52,149 --> 00:28:54,401 I'm afraid I don't know what you're talking about. 338 00:29:09,625 --> 00:29:10,876 Then read this. 339 00:29:36,735 --> 00:29:38,153 Don't bury it, ma'am. 340 00:29:40,364 --> 00:29:41,448 Or sweep it away. 341 00:29:42,950 --> 00:29:44,743 It's there, in black and white. 342 00:29:54,252 --> 00:29:56,296 Might I ask you a favor? 343 00:29:58,298 --> 00:29:59,609 That you hold off your announcement, 344 00:29:59,633 --> 00:30:02,928 just while we work out what to do, in light of this? 345 00:30:03,011 --> 00:30:06,556 I've had enough of favors to you people. 346 00:30:07,808 --> 00:30:11,061 My entire adult life has been favors to you. 347 00:30:11,520 --> 00:30:16,024 You people aren't even remotely aware of the cost of the damage to families 348 00:30:16,149 --> 00:30:17,776 and marriages in your service. 349 00:30:18,235 --> 00:30:22,114 I've instructed a solicitor. That's my decision. 350 00:30:28,829 --> 00:30:32,416 Gentlemen, I would like to make a brief statement 351 00:30:32,499 --> 00:30:36,044 on behalf of my client, Mrs. Eileen Parker. 352 00:30:39,673 --> 00:30:43,593 "Having endured an unhappy marriage for some years now, 353 00:30:44,011 --> 00:30:45,679 "I have come to the sad conclusion 354 00:30:45,762 --> 00:30:49,099 "that a formal separation is the best option for us both. 355 00:30:50,225 --> 00:30:53,645 "My husband has shown no inclination or enthusiasm 356 00:30:53,729 --> 00:30:57,065 "for the responsibilities of parenthood or marriage, 357 00:30:58,650 --> 00:31:01,695 "and divorce remains the only solution." 358 00:31:02,154 --> 00:31:03,280 Thank you. 359 00:31:05,449 --> 00:31:06,575 Mr. Lewis! 360 00:31:08,160 --> 00:31:12,831 Duke's best friend and wife separate. Read all about it! Read all about it! 361 00:31:51,995 --> 00:31:53,080 No. 362 00:32:21,108 --> 00:32:22,150 Sir. 363 00:32:25,445 --> 00:32:27,280 Telegram from my lawyer in London. 364 00:32:27,364 --> 00:32:30,450 His view is, yes, the newspaper coverage is bad, 365 00:32:30,534 --> 00:32:32,160 but it's not disastrous, 366 00:32:32,244 --> 00:32:35,539 and he feels confident it'll all die down in 48 hours. 367 00:32:36,498 --> 00:32:38,166 He thinks we can ride it out. 368 00:32:39,042 --> 00:32:41,211 You and I both know that's wishful thinking. 369 00:32:43,130 --> 00:32:45,090 I've had my own telegram from London. 370 00:32:51,888 --> 00:32:52,931 I... 371 00:32:54,141 --> 00:32:57,018 I hope you're not going to make this next step difficult for me. 372 00:33:05,360 --> 00:33:06,444 No. 373 00:33:08,655 --> 00:33:10,215 You'll have my resignation first thing. 374 00:33:10,240 --> 00:33:11,324 I'll need it now. 375 00:33:29,217 --> 00:33:30,927 I hereby offer my resignation 376 00:33:35,307 --> 00:33:37,507 as Principal Private Secretary to His Duke of Edinburgh. 377 00:33:37,559 --> 00:33:39,269 Effective immediately. 378 00:33:39,936 --> 00:33:41,062 Accepted. 379 00:33:45,275 --> 00:33:48,236 You've worked for me for long enough. You know the rules. 380 00:33:48,945 --> 00:33:50,572 Who we are. How it works. 381 00:33:51,990 --> 00:33:56,578 There is no room for mistakes. There is no room for scandal. 382 00:33:57,037 --> 00:33:58,663 There is no room for humanity. 383 00:34:02,083 --> 00:34:04,502 I think you should probably leave us in Gibraltar. 384 00:34:05,879 --> 00:34:08,882 Might I suggest a policy of "no comment" on all counts, 385 00:34:08,965 --> 00:34:10,383 and especially no letters? 386 00:34:13,178 --> 00:34:14,346 Yes, of course. 387 00:34:42,123 --> 00:34:43,291 Commander Parker! 388 00:34:43,708 --> 00:34:45,293 Did the Duke fire you, sir? 389 00:34:57,889 --> 00:35:00,684 Just a few words? Just a few words, sir. 390 00:35:00,767 --> 00:35:01,768 Piss off. 391 00:35:02,477 --> 00:35:03,728 Go on, piss off. 392 00:35:04,479 --> 00:35:05,730 Go on now. Go on! 393 00:35:05,814 --> 00:35:08,191 Go on, I've got nothing to say. Piss off! 394 00:35:09,901 --> 00:35:13,405 Following the resignation of Lieutenant Commander Parker, 395 00:35:13,488 --> 00:35:17,742 the British press have fallen into line and been overwhelmingly supportive. 396 00:35:17,826 --> 00:35:18,994 But? 397 00:35:19,077 --> 00:35:23,415 I'm afraid the foreign newspapers have not been so kind. 398 00:35:24,291 --> 00:35:27,752 Yesterday, a story broke in the Baltimore Sun... 399 00:35:27,836 --> 00:35:29,629 - Where? - Baltimore, Mommy. 400 00:35:30,505 --> 00:35:33,008 ...claiming that the capital was awash with rumor 401 00:35:33,091 --> 00:35:35,510 that the Duke of Edinburgh was romantically involved 402 00:35:35,593 --> 00:35:39,139 with an unnamed woman whom he met on a regular basis 403 00:35:39,222 --> 00:35:43,059 in the West End apartment of a society photographer, Baron Nahum. 404 00:35:43,643 --> 00:35:47,897 Nahum is also president of the Thursday Club in Soho, 405 00:35:47,981 --> 00:35:50,734 of which the Duke of Edinburgh is a founder member. 406 00:35:50,942 --> 00:35:54,738 Anyway, that story has rather lit the touch paper. 407 00:35:54,988 --> 00:35:59,492 The British press has caught on, with the Manchester Guardian reporting, 408 00:35:59,743 --> 00:36:01,911 "Not since the first rumors of a romance 409 00:36:01,995 --> 00:36:06,333 "between the former King Edward VIII and Mrs. Ernest Simpson 410 00:36:06,791 --> 00:36:10,837 "have Americans gobbled up the London dispatches so avidly." 411 00:36:12,297 --> 00:36:13,298 Go on. 412 00:36:14,007 --> 00:36:16,885 The Sunday Pictorial, on its front page, 413 00:36:16,968 --> 00:36:19,012 reminds its readers that the royal family 414 00:36:19,095 --> 00:36:21,556 "is loved and envied throughout the world 415 00:36:21,639 --> 00:36:23,558 "because it is a family." 416 00:36:24,017 --> 00:36:27,896 Time magazine has a headline, "Too Much Thursdaying." 417 00:36:27,979 --> 00:36:29,439 It goes on to say, 418 00:36:29,522 --> 00:36:33,610 "Not since Wallis Simpson stalked the corridors of Buckingham Palace 419 00:36:33,693 --> 00:36:36,696 "have the eyes of the world been turned so beadily 420 00:36:37,405 --> 00:36:40,033 "towards those chintz drapes." 421 00:36:53,713 --> 00:36:56,341 I say we fly the Duke of Edinburgh back straight away. 422 00:36:57,467 --> 00:37:00,470 That's one thought, Your Majesty. And it's a good one. 423 00:37:01,262 --> 00:37:03,181 The devil's advocate might argue, 424 00:37:03,264 --> 00:37:06,101 and I'd be interested to hear Michael's thoughts on this, 425 00:37:06,810 --> 00:37:11,856 that the Duke's early return, obviously stage-managed by the palace, 426 00:37:12,107 --> 00:37:15,235 might appear too much of a concession to the newspapers 427 00:37:15,485 --> 00:37:19,197 and pour even more petrol on the flames. 428 00:37:20,615 --> 00:37:21,825 I would agree. 429 00:37:23,368 --> 00:37:24,953 And we don't want that. 430 00:37:26,538 --> 00:37:27,580 No. 431 00:37:33,878 --> 00:37:35,171 So, what then? 432 00:37:44,055 --> 00:37:45,223 What? 433 00:37:49,811 --> 00:37:50,895 Yes? 434 00:37:52,522 --> 00:37:54,566 The Admiral would like a word, sir. 435 00:37:55,275 --> 00:37:58,027 That's fine. Tell him he can come. 436 00:37:58,111 --> 00:38:01,030 As a matter of fact, he suggested you go to see him, sir. 437 00:38:26,347 --> 00:38:27,891 - Thank you, sir. - Sir. 438 00:38:33,688 --> 00:38:35,708 ...but it's something else to attack Chinese currents 439 00:38:35,732 --> 00:38:36,733 in a Flycatcher 440 00:38:36,816 --> 00:38:39,253 and then put down on the deck of a Hermes in a 50-knot wind... 441 00:38:39,277 --> 00:38:40,278 Admiral. 442 00:38:41,988 --> 00:38:43,740 Do come in, Commander. 443 00:38:44,449 --> 00:38:45,617 Thank you. 444 00:38:45,742 --> 00:38:47,160 Buckingham Palace has been in touch 445 00:38:47,243 --> 00:38:50,497 regarding your reunion photo-call with Her Majesty the Queen. 446 00:38:50,705 --> 00:38:52,582 With you? Not me? 447 00:38:53,166 --> 00:38:55,251 I'm in command of this ship. 448 00:38:56,169 --> 00:38:57,504 I am her husband. 449 00:38:58,796 --> 00:39:00,256 It's been agreed that Her Majesty 450 00:39:00,381 --> 00:39:02,842 will fly out to Lisbon a day ahead of schedule. 451 00:39:02,926 --> 00:39:05,595 - As I see it, your instructions... - Instructions? 452 00:39:05,970 --> 00:39:07,370 ...are to meet her at the airfield. 453 00:39:07,514 --> 00:39:10,642 They've been quite specific for how the reunion is to be managed. 454 00:39:18,233 --> 00:39:19,359 Thank you. 455 00:40:06,823 --> 00:40:07,907 Tie. 456 00:40:11,995 --> 00:40:14,205 Not that one. One that's fit for an adult. 457 00:40:14,289 --> 00:40:15,665 Those were the instructions. 458 00:40:15,748 --> 00:40:18,001 For God's sake. It has hearts on it. 459 00:40:20,086 --> 00:40:21,296 And the hat, too? 460 00:40:21,379 --> 00:40:23,381 - Yes, sir. - I hate hats 461 00:40:23,464 --> 00:40:27,302 I believe its value on this occasion is not in its being worn, 462 00:40:27,385 --> 00:40:28,678 but in its being removed. 463 00:40:28,761 --> 00:40:29,762 Ah. 464 00:40:30,430 --> 00:40:33,224 "In a gesture of chivalry and deference." 465 00:40:33,308 --> 00:40:34,892 Before I enter the aircraft. 466 00:40:35,351 --> 00:40:37,478 Before you reach the stairs of the aircraft. 467 00:40:59,751 --> 00:41:00,752 Michael. 468 00:41:00,835 --> 00:41:02,378 Your hat, sir. 469 00:41:15,683 --> 00:41:18,895 Yes, perhaps it would be prudent to postpone the civic lunches... 470 00:41:22,148 --> 00:41:23,316 Darling. 471 00:41:40,500 --> 00:41:41,668 We'll talk later. 472 00:41:44,879 --> 00:41:46,130 Shall we? 473 00:41:58,768 --> 00:41:59,977 Your Majesty! 474 00:42:00,937 --> 00:42:04,857 And here they are. Reunited at last, but for how long? 475 00:42:04,941 --> 00:42:06,150 Your Royal Highness! 476 00:42:13,241 --> 00:42:14,742 Have you missed her? 477 00:42:17,954 --> 00:42:20,354 ...and display of a united front to the world. 478 00:42:20,456 --> 00:42:22,917 This will do little to quell rumors of a rift. 479 00:42:52,947 --> 00:42:54,907 Unprecedented scenes here, 480 00:42:54,991 --> 00:42:57,034 as photographers from all over the world... 481 00:42:57,118 --> 00:42:58,958 The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh 482 00:42:59,036 --> 00:43:01,581 hide from the world's eyes on board the Royal Yacht. 483 00:43:02,123 --> 00:43:05,501 Now the eyes of the world turn towards the Royal Yacht, 484 00:43:05,585 --> 00:43:07,628 on which they have sought shelter. 485 00:43:09,464 --> 00:43:11,090 No, no, no, I see. 486 00:43:11,966 --> 00:43:13,050 Thank you. 487 00:43:20,683 --> 00:43:22,769 That was the palace press secretary. 488 00:43:25,646 --> 00:43:27,523 In his view, the steps that we've taken... 489 00:43:27,607 --> 00:43:28,608 The show we've put on. 490 00:43:31,736 --> 00:43:35,156 The steps that we've taken haven't quite done the trick. 491 00:43:37,700 --> 00:43:40,161 The rumors still haven't gone away. 492 00:43:49,837 --> 00:43:52,632 I think we both agree, it can't go on like this. 493 00:43:58,888 --> 00:44:00,056 No. 494 00:44:15,321 --> 00:44:19,367 So I thought we might take this opportunity, 495 00:44:20,451 --> 00:44:23,871 without children, without distraction, 496 00:44:25,414 --> 00:44:27,291 to lay our cards on the table 497 00:44:29,794 --> 00:44:31,963 and talk frankly, for once, 498 00:44:32,880 --> 00:44:36,884 about what needs to change to make this marriage work. 499 00:44:37,510 --> 00:44:39,929 All right. Who goes first? 500 00:44:40,304 --> 00:44:45,184 Stupid question. If I've learned one thing by now, it's that I go second. 501 00:44:45,852 --> 00:44:49,063 If I am to go first, that's where I'd start. 502 00:44:51,816 --> 00:44:52,942 Your complaining. 503 00:44:53,568 --> 00:44:55,403 - My complaining? - It's incessant. 504 00:44:55,570 --> 00:44:57,446 Whining and whingeing like a child... 505 00:44:57,572 --> 00:44:58,865 Are you surprised? 506 00:44:59,323 --> 00:45:00,741 The way those god-awful mustaches 507 00:45:00,825 --> 00:45:02,827 that run the palace continue to infantilize me. 508 00:45:02,910 --> 00:45:04,555 Perhaps if you weren't behaving like an infant... 509 00:45:04,579 --> 00:45:06,014 Giving me lists, sending me instructions. 510 00:45:06,038 --> 00:45:08,374 "Do this, don't do that, wear this, don't wear that, 511 00:45:08,457 --> 00:45:09,542 "say this, don't say that." 512 00:45:09,625 --> 00:45:11,228 Can you imagine anything more humiliating? 513 00:45:11,252 --> 00:45:14,380 Yes. As a matter of fact, I can. 514 00:45:16,591 --> 00:45:19,260 I've learnt more about humiliation in the last few weeks 515 00:45:19,343 --> 00:45:21,220 than I hoped I would in a lifetime. 516 00:45:28,853 --> 00:45:31,856 I've never felt more alone than I have in the past five months. 517 00:45:33,691 --> 00:45:34,891 And why do you think that was? 518 00:45:36,611 --> 00:45:39,697 - Because of your behavior. - Because you sent me away. 519 00:45:39,780 --> 00:45:42,909 - Yes. And why do you think that was? - I don't know. You tell me. 520 00:45:43,367 --> 00:45:44,785 Because you're lost. 521 00:45:45,578 --> 00:45:48,456 You're lost in your role, and you're lost in yourself. 522 00:45:48,915 --> 00:45:49,957 Christ. 523 00:45:52,001 --> 00:45:53,252 Look... 524 00:45:54,921 --> 00:45:58,633 I realize that this marriage has turned out to be something quite different 525 00:45:58,716 --> 00:46:01,218 - to what we both imagined. - Understatement. 526 00:46:01,302 --> 00:46:03,971 And that we both find ourselves in a... 527 00:46:05,264 --> 00:46:06,307 Prison? 528 00:46:10,061 --> 00:46:13,356 In a situation that is unique. 529 00:46:15,566 --> 00:46:17,944 Our marriage is different to any other in the country 530 00:46:18,527 --> 00:46:21,030 because the exit route which is open to everyone else... 531 00:46:21,113 --> 00:46:22,114 Divorce? 532 00:46:22,615 --> 00:46:24,533 Yes, divorce. 533 00:46:26,619 --> 00:46:28,329 It's not an option for us. 534 00:46:31,582 --> 00:46:32,792 Ever. 535 00:46:44,345 --> 00:46:45,596 No. 536 00:46:56,148 --> 00:47:00,403 This restlessness of yours, it has to be a thing of the past. 537 00:47:03,072 --> 00:47:04,198 It's what I need. 538 00:47:05,533 --> 00:47:07,410 And it's what our family needs. 539 00:47:10,204 --> 00:47:11,288 The monarchy's too fragile. 540 00:47:11,372 --> 00:47:14,750 You keep telling me yourself, one more scandal, 541 00:47:14,834 --> 00:47:18,170 one more national embarrassment and it would all be over. 542 00:47:25,052 --> 00:47:27,179 So, what would make it easier on you? 543 00:47:28,931 --> 00:47:31,642 To be in, not out? 544 00:47:35,312 --> 00:47:36,522 What will it take? 545 00:47:40,401 --> 00:47:41,902 You're asking my price? 546 00:47:45,740 --> 00:47:49,577 I'm asking what it will take. 547 00:48:02,423 --> 00:48:03,591 All right. 548 00:48:05,676 --> 00:48:07,094 To make it work, 549 00:48:09,305 --> 00:48:10,681 to make it bearable, 550 00:48:11,474 --> 00:48:14,268 I'll need the respect and acknowledgment of the dreaded mustaches. 551 00:48:16,228 --> 00:48:17,372 Please stop calling them that. 552 00:48:17,396 --> 00:48:20,066 I'll stop calling them that when they don't all have one. 553 00:48:20,149 --> 00:48:23,611 An end to their snobbery and prejudice, no more being sniffed at 554 00:48:23,694 --> 00:48:25,839 for being a foreigner with a background nobody understands. 555 00:48:25,863 --> 00:48:27,573 - Well, you earn their respect... - No. 556 00:48:27,656 --> 00:48:30,326 - ...with your behavior. - No. No. No. 557 00:48:30,409 --> 00:48:32,369 I will earn their respect with the only thing 558 00:48:32,453 --> 00:48:35,748 a gesture, a statement. 559 00:48:35,831 --> 00:48:38,626 Something irrefutable that shuts them up and commands their respect. 560 00:48:38,709 --> 00:48:42,379 Right now, I am currently outranked by my eight-year-old son! 561 00:48:42,463 --> 00:48:46,050 Well, yes, of course. He's the heir to the throne. 562 00:48:54,475 --> 00:48:55,768 I am his father, Elizabeth. 563 00:49:05,444 --> 00:49:06,987 Her Majesty the Queen 564 00:49:07,279 --> 00:49:12,910 has been pleased by letters patent under the Great Seal of the Realm 565 00:49:12,993 --> 00:49:17,581 bearing the date the 22nd of February, 1957, 566 00:49:17,790 --> 00:49:19,708 to give and to grant 567 00:49:20,459 --> 00:49:24,213 unto his Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh, 568 00:49:24,588 --> 00:49:27,508 the style and titular dignity 569 00:49:27,925 --> 00:49:34,181 of a prince of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 570 00:49:36,851 --> 00:49:41,230 The Duke of Edinburgh shall henceforth be known 571 00:49:41,313 --> 00:49:46,902 as His Royal Highness, the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. 572 00:51:57,700 --> 00:52:00,703 "O, famous son of England, this is he. 573 00:52:01,495 --> 00:52:03,956 "Great by land and great by sea 574 00:52:04,915 --> 00:52:07,209 "Thine island loves thee well 575 00:52:07,501 --> 00:52:10,546 "Thou greatest sailor since our world began" 576 00:52:11,463 --> 00:52:13,132 Quite marvelous, sir. Thank you. 577 00:52:14,341 --> 00:52:16,802 "Now to the roll of muffled drums 578 00:52:16,885 --> 00:52:19,680 "To thee the greatest soldier comes 579 00:52:19,763 --> 00:52:22,433 "For this is he, O give him welcome 580 00:52:22,516 --> 00:52:26,312 "This is he, England's greatest son 581 00:52:26,687 --> 00:52:29,023 "He that gained a hundred fights 582 00:52:29,523 --> 00:52:31,984 "Nor ever lost an English gun" 583 00:52:34,695 --> 00:52:36,155 Quite magnificent, sir. 584 00:52:37,614 --> 00:52:38,657 Quite marvelous. 585 00:52:38,741 --> 00:52:41,910 Michael? Do you have a moment? 586 00:52:42,286 --> 00:52:43,370 Of course, ma'am. 587 00:53:27,706 --> 00:53:29,166 Sorry it's a bit gloomy. 588 00:53:29,917 --> 00:53:31,126 A bit? 589 00:53:32,044 --> 00:53:34,630 I was never much good around the house without Eileen. 590 00:53:34,713 --> 00:53:36,340 You could have at least put the fire on. 591 00:53:36,799 --> 00:53:40,219 Hey. I've provided whiskey, all right? 592 00:53:40,344 --> 00:53:43,263 I've burnt some sausages. Who do you think you are, royalty? 593 00:53:47,142 --> 00:53:48,477 Here you are. 594 00:53:58,904 --> 00:54:01,907 - To our wives and sweethearts. - May they never meet. 595 00:54:04,618 --> 00:54:07,371 What will you do now? Go back to the Navy? 596 00:54:07,746 --> 00:54:10,082 No. I'm going back home. 597 00:54:10,999 --> 00:54:12,209 The Navy is home. 598 00:54:13,043 --> 00:54:14,044 My other home. 599 00:54:14,711 --> 00:54:16,004 Australia. 600 00:54:16,088 --> 00:54:17,131 Oh. 601 00:54:18,632 --> 00:54:19,716 Can I come? 602 00:54:21,844 --> 00:54:23,964 But I thought everything was all sorted in your world. 603 00:54:24,054 --> 00:54:27,099 Well, as sorted as it can be. When you sell yourself. 604 00:54:37,985 --> 00:54:39,820 She wants more children. 605 00:54:41,196 --> 00:54:42,796 I told her the last thing the world needs 606 00:54:42,823 --> 00:54:44,199 is more royal mouths to feed. 607 00:54:44,283 --> 00:54:48,495 She said, "You should think of it as a second act." 608 00:54:48,579 --> 00:54:49,997 Of what? A Greek tragedy? 609 00:54:50,122 --> 00:54:51,748 Of her life as a mother. 610 00:54:54,751 --> 00:54:57,504 That makes sense, from her perspective. 611 00:54:58,130 --> 00:55:02,134 Charles isn't a child to her, is he? He's also the Crown. 612 00:55:02,968 --> 00:55:07,389 A living embodiment of who will replace her, supersede her. 613 00:55:09,850 --> 00:55:11,730 Loving a child who, through no fault of his own, 614 00:55:11,768 --> 00:55:13,562 represents your own death can't be easy. 615 00:55:13,854 --> 00:55:17,274 - No. - Because she is a little cold with him. 616 00:55:20,194 --> 00:55:21,528 She tries her best. 617 00:55:22,279 --> 00:55:25,032 Might be nice to have a couple of kids that are just kids. 618 00:55:25,657 --> 00:55:26,909 Not mortal threats. 619 00:55:28,076 --> 00:55:29,244 Who she can actually love. 620 00:55:35,542 --> 00:55:36,919 It's the airport driver. 621 00:55:42,549 --> 00:55:43,967 What will I do without you? 622 00:55:44,551 --> 00:55:46,470 I'm always at the end of a telephone. 623 00:55:46,553 --> 00:55:47,804 That's it then? 624 00:55:48,722 --> 00:55:49,890 End of an era. 625 00:55:55,479 --> 00:55:56,855 Thank you for that era. 626 00:55:58,941 --> 00:56:00,609 No. No, Mike. 627 00:56:02,486 --> 00:56:03,487 Thank you. 628 00:56:05,948 --> 00:56:08,200 - Sir. - Philip. 629 00:56:11,203 --> 00:56:12,371 Sir.