first family

Bridie 2022-09-03 23:20:17

Diana is a myth, and as a former princess, she has far more appeal than anyone else in the royal family. Indeed, perhaps Diana in the eyes of the public is more like a totem, a symbol. They don't know what Diana looks like in private, just like they don't know what Queen Elizabeth II looks like in private.
The huge impact of Diana's death has dealt a heavy blow to the family and even the country. The old thinking made the queen think that this is just a matter of her own family, but the pressure of the people finally made her understand that the ruler of the country It is far more difficult than being at home.
Helen Mirren's Queen Elizabeth II feels more like her own grandmother, and the flat narrative style feels comfortable. Michael Sheen's Blair is a bit smart in appearance, especially when his eyes roll, it makes people feel very slippery. Finally, Diana is really the embodiment of beauty and elegance.

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The Queen quotes

  • [first lines]

    Reporter: After weeks of campaigning on the road, Tony Blair and his family finally strolled the few hundred yards to the polling station this election day morning. Amongst the Labour faithful up and down the country, there is an enormous sense of pride in Mr. Blair's achievements, and the confidence that he is about to become the youngest prime minister this century.

  • [last lines]

    HM Queen Elizabeth II: So tell me, Mr. Blair, what might we expect from your first parliament?

    Tony Blair: Well, ma'am, top of the list is education reform. We want to radically reduce classroom sizes.

    HM Queen Elizabeth II: Oh, yes. Yes, we must.

    Tony Blair: Create a much lower teacher-pupil ratio.

    HM Queen Elizabeth II: Yes, it will be difficult to achieve...

    [trailing off, inaudible]