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Do you think the cure is doing you any

good, Sir Henry? Every year I tell

myself so your majesty, but every year

it seems to have a little less effect.

>> Yes. Yes, I know the problem. But just

think what we'd be like if we didn't

spend a month here every year.

>> Blast. Mother of those damn

photographers. I thought they promised

to leave us alone. Fritz, where the

devil's pants?

>> What? I was thinking of the caption

underneath that photograph. Is it peace

or war?

And little do they know, it's only two

old gentlemen discussing their stomachs.

I have to congratulate you, Prime

Minister, on refusing to support this

idiocy of a channel tunnel.

>> So, you don't think it's a good idea

either, sir? Well, we don't want England

attached to Europe, do we? By a kind of

metal umbilical cord. It's personal ties

we need, not physical ones. Oh, there

you are, Fritz.

>> Forgive me, sir. I was detained by a

young lady whom I believe you noticed.

>> Oh, yes. She is very attractive. Who Who

was she? What does she want?

>> When it's difficult to know how to put

it, sir. Well, come on out, please.

>> Well, sir, it appears that she has come

to Marbad all the way from Vienna. She

feels that her professional reputation

would be considerably enhanced were she

to have the inestimable honor of

sleeping with your majesty.

>> What did you tell her?

>> That it was out of the question, sir.

>> Yes. Yes, of course. Well, sir, so as

not to waste the price of the fair, she

asked whether she might not have the

more dubious honor of sleeping with me.

Heat.

Heat.

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Well, that's too much, mother dear.

>> She can't hear you, Toria. Mama, you'll

cut them all away.

>> Yes, dear. You've cleared them all away.

I'll have some more for you shortly.

>> That's enough, Alex. Leave some for the

gardeners.

>> I adore it here, Billy. I'll never

understand why Bertie wants to go

rushing all over Europe when he could

have a nice, quiet holiday here with us

in Denmark.

>> Oh, he gets bored when he's not

surrounded by people. Well, if he won't

come here, at least I don't have to go

to Germany with him.

>> Where is he now? Hburgg or Marbat?

The waters are good for him, and he

needs a rest, and he can be with his own

friends.

You mean Mrs. Keer?

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You're looking particularly pleased with

yourself this evening.

>> That's because I'm dining alone with the

most beautiful lady in Marbath.

>> Thank you, sir. But I think there's

something else.

>> Oh, all right. Well, I think I've done

it.

>> You know that is Valski the Russian

foreign minister here at the hotel?

>> No.

>> Well, he is. I invited him.

>> I thought the Anglo-Russian talks had

broken down. Oh, well that's a maybe.

But if I flatter his Volski a little, I

think I can get him to persuade the Zar

that we have only friendly feelings

towards Russia.

>> Well, you're a crafty old devil.

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>> So, he's brought it off, Prime Minister.

>> It would appear so, Mr. Judger. The

Anglo-Russian agreement was signed

yesterday in St. Petersburg.

>> Well, that's what the king's been

working for ever since his visit to

Paris. A triple alliance with Russia and

France.

>> Germany won't like that.

>> I suppose we had to choose between them.

And Russia is the lesser of two evils.

But what part did the king really play

in all this?

>> It's hard to say, Mr. Lloyd George.

>> Well, it could certainly have been

handled without him,

>> perhaps. But don't forget, he did speak

with this. And on his trips abroad, he

had informal talks with the Emperor

France Joseph and Clemenso.

>> What is he, the monarch or the foreign

secretary? Perhaps we ought to appoint

him. It's all very well, but the belief

abroad that the king dictates our

foreign policy is extremely unfortunate

and inaccurate.

>> The Kaiser in particular sees every move

we make as a deliberate insult by his

uncle. Calls him the arch intrigger,

Satan.

>> He's a strange man. He's torn between a

mixture of jealousy and admiration for

the king. But secretly, he longs to be

exactly like him.

>> That lowers European politics to the

level of a a family squabble.

>> In a sense, Mr. Asquis, that's precisely

what it's become.

We must get the king to convince his

nephew that we have no warlike

intentions towards Germany.

>> Otherwise, he will see our new alliance

as a direct threat.

>> Well, gentlemen, what exactly do you

want the king to do?

>> He must invite the Kaiser on a state

visit. Make a fuss.

>> So, you grumble that the king has too

much influence on politics and at the

same time appeal for his help as

peacemaker.

>> Thank you, gentlemen.

Ah,

>> Princess Daisy,

>> your majesty.

>> But you are looking charming.

Wondershare, that gown is exquisite.

Don't you think so, my dear?

>> Yeah, very lovely.

>> I am not surprised you turn my son's

heads.

>> You flatter me, your majesty.

>> Yes, it is the English manner. When we

are here, we must adopt the manners of

our host.

>> What's he up to?

>> I was coming this way before.

>> No, he's stopped to talk to Campbell

Bannerman.

>> I'm sorry to see you. Not well, Sir

Henry. Oh,

>> just a touch of something that comes to

all of us, sir.

>> What is that?

>> Old age. Ah,

>> well, take care of yourself. We cannot

spare such a wise head as yours.

You wouldn't believe it. He even brings

a special barber with him to wax his

mustache.

>> Mother

>> Uncle Bertie in the round.

>> Pleasure. I had almost forgotten how

many friends I have here. Toria May, how

charming you look. So beautifully

dressed. Don't you think so, Donna?

>> Yeah, very lovely.

>> And Aunt Alex, have I told you how

lovely you are tonight? Yes, once or

twice really.

>> That is because I cannot get over it.

You are so young. Oh, how happy. How

happy I am to be here.

>> Well, should we go into dinner?

>> Thank you, Willie.

>> It's so comfortable, so pleasant, isn't

it, my dear?

>> Yeah, very pleasant. My palaces are so

cold, uncarpeted.

Sometimes I ask my chamberlain if he

thinks I want to skate.

>> Tell him to light a fire.

>> Would be misunderstood. But this is a

real home. We must all meet more often.

>> Well, I'd have asked you before, Willie,

only I heard you were indisposed.

>> I should have known that a few days in

England would cure me.

>> It's an illness which I hope will not

recur. It cannot possibly. Now

whenever I am here I never want to

leave. Your people would think we were

keeping you prisoner in a way you are.

>> I suppose it is my English blood the

things my mother told me as a child. I

have longed to live here to be one of

you.

>> You are Willie.

>> Only inside myself and never completely.

I have to fight against it for the sake

of my country, for the things I must

sometimes do.

But blood is thicker than water, isn't

it?

>> Blood is thicker than water. He

>> used the same words in his speech at the

guild hall. He was cheered and

applauded.

>> He's very popular. People can't think

why they ever mistrusted him.

>> Well, he sounds sincere this time. If

only it lasts, Reggie.

>> It's a pity he wasted his talks with the

foreign office.

>> How so? Well, he spent the whole time

raving against the Jews and describing a

railway he intends to build from Berlin

to Baghdad.

>> What on earth for?

>> Well, he either couldn't or wouldn't say

so. There can be only one reason to

carry military supplies.

>> Oh, don't you even think it, Francis.

No, no, Reggie. It just hasn't been

approached in the right way. That's all.

I'll write to Gray again. Get him to

arrange another foreign office meeting.

Come.

>> Excuse me, sir. His Imperial Highness is

here and wishes to see you urgently.

>> Oh, thank you, Fritz.

>> Why am I being kept from you?

>> Why am I not allowed to see you?

>> There's important work to be got

through. I'm free for you at any other

time.

>> We have had no real chance to talk.

>> But I've arranged meetings for you with

my government.

>> They do not understand me. I am always

misunderstood.

>> Thank you, gentlemen.

>> No, let them stay. Anything I say may be

heard by anyone.

>> But I have promised my ministers not to

discuss politics with you.

>> This is not politics. It is life or

death. This is a unique opportunity. I

offer friendship. But everywhere I hear

you are reorganizing your army. You are

building new and bigger battleships.

Why?

All right, Willie.

Cards on the table. We build because you

build. It's as simple as that.

>> But I have not the slightest wish to go

to war with England.

>> Well, you don't need a fleet to fight

France or Russia. So, we must assume

it's meant for us.

>> It is only to defend our commerce.

We are a new nation. We must be allowed

to expand to defend ourselves. Don't you

realize I am the greatest friend Britain

has. Without me, you would have lost

South Africa.

>> Oh, you deny it. Now you laugh. But I

gave you the strategic plan which

defeated the Bors. It was only I who

prevented the states of Europe from

joining against you. It is only I who

stop my people from marching, from

taking what should be ours. Only I keep

my people in check. Everything I have

sacrificed everything for the affection

I have for you, for our family. And see

how I'm treated. Cruy, cruy

misunderstood on all sides. I have

Excuse me. Excuse me.

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Thank you. You dance beautifully, Lou.

>> Thank you, ma'am.

>> Georgie, you see what they have made for

me?

>> I can hear everything that everyone

says.

>> Yes, mother dear.

>> Ah, Mr. ask with.

>> No, no, no. You must keep it on. You're

not allowed to take it off till after

12th night.

>> As you please, ma'am.

>> That's much better. If you're not

enjoying yourself, you can at least look

as if you are. And I insist that you

dance with me later.

>> Honored. Ma'am,

>> will you excuse me? Come along.

>> Mr. Razquist.

>> Good evening, sir. Your royal honey.

What is it, Francis?

>> The prime minister, sir.

>> Ah, is there any news?

>> He's died.

>> Oh, I don't wish to spoil the party,

sir, but I must speak to his majesty.

>> Yes, of course. Would you come with me?

Thank you, Francis.

>> I can't concentrate on all this noise.

I'm sorry, Papa.

>> Are you quite well, sir?

>> Never better. Never better.

>> If I may say so. You are smoking too

much.

>> If Sister Agnes had her way, we'd lose

all our tobacco shares. I'm not a

candidate for your nursing home yet,

Agnes, but I am cutting down.

>> Not enough to worry Sir Earnest.

>> That's not fair. I've rationed myself to

two cigarettes before breakfast

>> and three cigars.

>> Small ones. At any rate, I'm trying,

Alice. So, don't nag.

It's no good takeover for me, will you,

Reggie?

>> No, don't get up. Carry on. Three clubs.

Five have gone.

Father,

>> very becoming.

>> I I apologize, sir. My majesty insisted.

>> Mr. Rasquith has to return to London.

Father, it's Sir Henry.

>> He's sinking fast. They're doing what

they can.

>> Of course, sir. It's only a matter of

time, I'm afraid. There is another

matter, sir.

The communication from our Berlin

embassy.

>> Oh, what now?

>> It appears the Kaiser's attitude has

changed again. Oh,

>> no. He's been trying to break our

alliance with Russia.

>> He forced the SA to meet him on his

territory.

>> Do we know what was said?

>> No, we can't find out, but our observers

say the Tar left the meeting frightened

and humiliated.

>> Fools. They'll destroy each other

>> and Europe. The situation's very

dangerous. The Russians must be

reassured and and the Tar convinced of

our good intentions.

>> And you want my help, do you?

>> Well, Mr. As with you promised to dance

with me.

>> I I apologize, ma'am.

>> Well, it's too late now. We're playing

Hunt the Slipper. You must come and join

us.

>> Oh, mother dear.

>> And you too, Dorty.

>> Alex.

>> Alex.

>> Oh, just a moment.

>> It appears we may be going on a little

trip.

>> What?

>> A little trip to Russia.

>> Oh,

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>> moving closer, Nikki.

>> Yes, that's it. and Toria come along.

>> Oh, here of course

by Ali.

>> You too, mother here with me.

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>> Oh, look. Happy smile.

>> Two little grand nieces, both so pretty.

What's the matter? Cat got your tongues?

That's better.

>> That's better now. Steady. Steady. Oh,

excellent.

>> There. You see that? Didn't hurt much,

did it? Come on. Upsy daisy.

>> Be careful, Uncle Bert.

>> Oh, don't worry, Ali. I've never dropped

one yet. Still, you better have him.

Nikki and I have to finish our chat, if

you will. Excuse us.

>> Of course.

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>> Thank you, Tori.

What shall we do now? H I know you can

show your cousin Victoria over the ship.

H only you mustn't lose her. to not only

draw our two countries more closely

together, but help very considerably to

maintain peace in the world. Well,

that's what I shall say at the banquet

tonight. May I please?

>> But I wanted to say it to you two both

personally.

>> Those are my feelings, too, sir. I uh I

may have said some unfortunate things in

the past, but only because I was

confused and misled.

>> We've both been misled from the same

source.

Did Admiral Fischer mention my idea to

you, Mr. Stalupin? He did, sir, but I

have not yet had a chance to ask his

imperial majesty.

>> As a token of his majesty's affection

and respect, he would like to appoint

you an admiral of the fleet in the

British Navy. Sir,

>> would you accept?

>> Gertie,

I'd be delighted.

I'm overwhelmed.

>> The uniform will suit you, and you may

find it useful. You're far more likely

to see British warships in the future

than ever to meet British troops.

>> You see how she behaves.

>> She's a good mother.

>> Oh, she has no warmth, no affection.

We are only a real family again because

you are here.

>> Minnie, why don't you come and live with

us?

>> I can't leave Russia.

>> I was empress once. I still have some

influence.

If Nikki needs me, I must be here.

>> Yes. Yes, I know.

>> It's quite different. The British people

and I trust each other. I have no need

for guards and protection.

>> You are fortunate.

>> It is only 2 years since my daughter was

blown up by Neil. Now they are sworn to

kill me.

>> But sir, as prime minister of Russia,

don't you find this situation

intolerable?

>> Surely it would be better to give them

some of the freedom they ask for. Our

people are not used to freedom. Unless

they are educated first, they will

misuse it. But if you leave it too long,

then surely

>> Victoria, where do they find that?

>> I too would like to trust my people and

have them trust me. But

>> but any reform in one direction brings

immediate demands for reform in others.

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>> Excuse me. He wants to say good night.

>> So early.

>> He must rest. I don't want him to become

excited.

>> Oh well.

>> Good night then, Alexis.

Good night.

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>> Nikki,

>> is she worried about him?

>> He's just a little delicate.

>> But take good care of him. I lost my

first boy. No one can know the pain. And

after all, that's what we work for. The

world that we leave our sons.

>> We have the courage.

>> Oh, I'm sure you have the courage.

I only hope you have the time.

>> Oh, and that's Aunt Minnie and the girls

on the yacht.

>> Oh,

>> there you are, Georgie.

>> Thank you, mama.

>> Charlotte, no.

>> And that is Alaki and Nikki. Isn't he

just like George?

Oh yes, very.

>> Oh, and that's little Alexis with his

Russian sailor friend.

>> Oh, it's quite charming. He colors them

everywhere.

>> Mama. Well, if your father can smoke

himself to death, I don't see why I

can't have an occasional one when I'd

like it.

>> Is it true, mother dear, that the choir

that sang for you aboard the Imperial

yacht was stripped and searched?

>> Oh, yes. Yes.

Men and women. Well, we protested

strongly, of course.

>> I don't think it's funny, mama.

>> I was just imagining some English ladies

coral society coming to sing for us.

What would they say if our police

insisted on stripping and searching

them?

>> I wouldn't like to think, Mom.

>> Oh, Charlotte.

>> Hello, my dear.

>> Oh, hello, Bertie.

>> Have I missed something?

>> We were just talking about our trip to

Russia. I did so enjoy it, and I think

we did some good.

>> I'm sure of it. You were a great help to

me, my dear.

>> Oh,

>> and now you must help me again.

>> How?

>> With Willie.

>> Oh, not again.

>> Well, he thought he had Russia in his

pocket. You see, I proved that he

hadn't. So now he's shouting that I want

a war, but that he's expected to start

it, so he'll be blamed.

>> Well, how can you stop him?

>> Well, I must go to Germany.

>> But you're not well. You came to

Sandringham to rest your doctor's

insistence.

>> I don't want to go, my dear, but Willie

complains that I visited everyone except

him. He says I hate him. I must show him

it's not true.

>> Is there no other way?

>> No. As soon as possible, we must make a

state visit to Berlin and get me a cup

of tea, Tori. Will you tell me?

>> Of course, Papa.

>> Dear,

>> I remember this gallery from my first

visit as a boy.

There was a little Polish countest. I

managed to hold her hand for 5 minutes.

It's always been a good place to talk.

Have you thought over what I said?

I've been completely open with you.

>> Yes.

>> This time I speak for my government,

>> which has isolated Germany from the rest

of Europe.

>> No, no, no. Don't you see? If we can

steady our allies and you can control

yours, then between us we hold a balance

of power that makes war impossible.

>> Then why don't you make a treaty with

me?

Well, we must be realistic. We are

rivals. But as long as we can talk

together like this, neither of us has

anything to fear.

>> Have you finished?

>> For the moment.

>> We should go back to the ball.

>> Of course, Aunt Alex. You go, my dear. I

think I'll just sit here quietly for a

moment. I'll stay with you.

>> No, no, Willie. No, the princess of

Bless will stay with me. Daisy, you will

sit with me a minute, won't you?

>> I'd be delighted to, your majesty.

>> Good. So would I. Alex,

>> thank you.

>> I remind you of your Polish contest,

sir.

>> Well, she was small and dark and spoke

no English.

Otherwise, you're very similar.

Your majesty.

>> He just

>> Yes.

>> Yes.

>> Uncle Betty.

>> Thank you, Fritz.

>> Are you all right? Ah, I couldn't

breathe.

>> Fetch your doctor.

>> Fetch your doctor.

>> No, no, no. I'm all right.

>> Thank you, Alex.

>> Grot, I couldn't bury that.

>> All right, Billy. I am still here. I

smoked too much, that's all.

>> I would rather die myself than have

anything happened to you.

>> I would. Do you believe me?

>> Yes, I believe you, Willie.

>> No, Bertie, you must rest.

>> I'll help you to your room.

>> No, I'm all right now.

We must show ourselves together. That's

what we're here for.

Come on.

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[Applause]

The last bend into the middle

behind.

We're catching up. We're catching up.

across the me.

>> Come on, little I'll lead you into the

Come on. There you go.

>> I shall never forget it.

>> His third derby winner.

>> I heard several people shouting, "Good

old Teddy."

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[Laughter]

>> Oh, what a race and what a wonderful

triumph. I thought you'd disappear into

the crowd. I never remember anything

like it as shouting hats in the air.

What was it that fell said?

>> No. Oh, yeah. Now you've won the derby.

Go home and dissolve this bloody

parliament.

>> Mr. Lloyd George has the ability to be a

great statesman. Yet he damages his case

by the violence of his arguments as you

do, Churchill.

>> Well, if I have gone too far, sir, it is

only because of the viciousness of our

opponents. The House of Lords sees any

attempt to redistribute wealth as an

outright attack on their class.

>> Well, is it not?

>> The struggle is not so much between

classes, sir, as between luxury and

squalor. If we have a chance to do

something against illness and

unemployment, the terrors of the poor,

should we not take it?

>> Well, it is something I've always

wanted, and I grant you the great

landowners have put up some pretty

stupid arguments. A small tax on land

will pay for everything we need. We can

introduce pensions for the old and a

national health insurance

>> and labor exchanges where men who are

out of work can be redirected to

employment.

>> Yes, your opponents don't deny that

these are necessary, only the methods by

which they to be achieved.

>> The debate is not merely between

parties, sir, but between lords and

commons. The House of Lords has the

power of veto. Up to now, they have

passed the ruling government's finance

bills automatically.

But if they throw this one out for their

own reasons, they will create a

constitutional crisis. And I must tell

you, sir, my government will accept the

challenge.

>> Betty,

Betty,

>> where is he, Georgie? He met me at the

station, then rushed off as soon as I

went to change. I expect he's in his

study, mother.

>> But I've been away for weeks. Doesn't he

want to hear about my holiday?

>> Well, he probably has work to do. I wish

you could get him to stop for a while,

mother.

>> Well, if he thinks his paperwork is more

important,

>> why is something wrong?

>> Well, he's wearing himself out. His

doctors have begged him to rest, but he

has meeting after meeting with the

government, the opposition,

representatives of the Lords.

>> Why?

>> Well, the House of Lords rejected Lloyd

George's budget.

Father has had to dissolve Parliament

and call for an immediate general

election.

>> Well, if he can find the time, I shall

be unpacking in my bedroom. Come along,

Charlotte.

>> You must tell them that, Lord Lansdown.

If the Liberals win the election and

stay in power and your house still

refuses to pass the finance bill, the

country will be thrown into chaos.

Yes, but my dear fellow, the will of the

people cannot be ignored.

The only solution is a compromise. Can't

they see that?

Yes. Yes. Yes. Thank you. Be so good as

to keep me informed.

More sense than the whole lot of them,

Caesar.

>> My dear prime minister, the electors

have shown they believe in what we're

doing. With our majority cut from 220 to

two, we're hardly in a very strong

position.

>> We're still in a position to fight. And

the Irish nationalists and the

socialists will help us to take on the

lords

>> for a consideration.

>> We're in no position to choose. We must

settle whether the government is to rule

the country or be dictated to by an

outofdate litter of peers protecting

their own interests.

>> What we've got to do is to bring in a

bill cutting down their numbers, their

power, and above all their right of

veto. Well,

>> how can we do that? They will have to

pass it themselves. And they're

obviously not going to vote for their

own destruction.

>> There is one way. We can ask the king to

create hundreds of liberal peers. Enough

to defeat any opposition.

>> Do you know what you're asking, Prime

Minister?

>> I've considered it carefully. It's the

only answer.

>> If the king is used by the government

like this, it will be the end of what

prestige and authority the monarchy has

left.

It's a desperate remedy for a desperate

situation.

>> They're using me as a kind of imperial

lever.

>> Is it possible to create so many new

peers?

>> Oh, yes, it's possible. Like turning out

sausages. That's all a period should be

worth afterwards. They want me to

sacrifice my friends and ruin the very

way of life I've sworn to uphold.

>> You must resist, sir.

>> Well, the only way I can do that is to

abdicate.

Oh, I thought of it more and more

lately. just to disappear, live out

what's left of my life, quietly with

friends. Let someone else pull the

strings.

>> You wouldn't seriously consider it, sir.

>> No, I suppose not. Be running away,

wouldn't it, Caesar?

Anyway, I've also sworn to uphold the

government, and in this whole matter,

they're right. These measures are

practical and necessary.

>> If only they could be brought in without

all this fuss.

>> It's the last battle of the old world.

The lords have governed this country

under the king for a thousand years.

Often well, sometimes stupidly. Oh,

blast. But always with common sense and

justice winning in the end. They've

reacted so sharply

and wrongly. Thank you, Francis. Over

this whole business because they can see

that their day is over. We're now in the

time of the common man.

>> Have you decided when you're going to

bear it?

>> I can't get away. Not just yet. But this

winter fog is bad for you.

>> So they say

>> there's nothing to keep you here, sir.

With such a small majority, the

government must move slowly. There

really would be time.

>> You need rest. In the south of France,

you could recuperate.

>> There's nothing I like more, Alice. But

I can't leave. Not when I may be needed.

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[Applause]

Sir,

can you manage?

>> Sound all right.

>> All right. Thank you.

>> Thank you.

I can't believe it.

>> Charlotte,

>> your father's last letter just said he

had a slight cold.

>> Well, he insisted on going to the

theater in Paris and caught a chill.

When he reached Beeritz,

he collapsed.

>> What is it?

>> Bronchial attacks. They're afraid of

pneumonia.

>> What's being done? Is he in hospital?

>> He won't leave his hotel. He doesn't

want anyone to know.

>> Why?

>> Well, he doesn't want anyone to be

anxious for him. But the press have

agreed not to say anything unless

Well, unless it becomes really serious.

>> No, he wouldn't want anyone.

What am I going to do, Georgie? I feel I

must go to him. But

>> it could alarm him in his condition.

>> I know Mrs. Keell is with him. I know. I

know.

But how I wish it was me.

Oh no.

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[Applause]

I think we should turn back now.

>> We'll we'll just go to the end.

>> But perhaps we should have stayed in the

gardens, huh?

>> No. No, Lou. I need to be up and doing.

>> You know, I really think I've walked far

enough. I'm quite warm.

>> Well, uh, if, uh, you sit here, I'll,

uh, go and fetch the car.

>> You're not serious about returning to

London, sir?

>> I must,

>> but Dr. Reed says you're not nearly well

enough. You can't travel yet.

>> Reed's an idiot. I'm going.

>> But sir,

>> in a few days, ASW with is presenting a

bill to limit the power of the lords. If

it isn't passed, the government will

have to resign and the king must be

there.

>> There will be no need to return. Sir,

the bill is bound to be passed. The

Irish nationalists are promised to vote

with the government. If the government

eliminates the duty on escape,

At least he's getting better, Mamar.

>> He's getting better.

Obviously, if he can give dinner parties

and play cards, I worried about him

unnecessarily.

>> Well, he was very ill.

>> I wouldn't go there in case it caused

embarrassment.

I sent him a telegram asking him to join

me in a cruise for his health where I

could look after him myself. But he

refused to come.

>> He couldn't, Mama

>> on the yacht. He'd be too far away. He

could get back from Beeritz in 24 hours

if he had to if there was another

crisis.

>> In any case, he's coming now.

>> Well, I won't be here. I've decided. I

shall take the yacht myself, go to

Greece to visit my brother.

>> Well, he'll expect you to be here when

he returns.

>> There is no point since I am clearly not

needed.

Toria, you will come with me.

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It's very cold and raw today.

>> I'm sorry, sir. We should have had the

fires lit.

>> There's no need to go to the trouble

while the queen's abroad.

>> No word from her.

>> I'm afraid not, sir.

What news from town? The

>> situation is extremely tense, sir. Now

that the veto bill has been carried in

the commons, the lords realize they're

fighting for their existence.

>> Yes. We'll ask Isaiah to keep us

informed, will you, Francis?

>> Very good, sir.

>> I've always liked this house.

There's a lot of me here.

>> No, we're going back to London, Fritz.

>> Yes, sir.

>> Call Miss Kaiser at the hospital for

offices Groven Crescent. Ask if it would

be convenient for me to dine with her

tonight.

>> Yes, sir.

Thank you, Agnes.

I hope I haven't put you out.

>> Of course not, sir.

>> That was a very fine dinner.

>> You hardly touched it.

>> Well, I have no appetite these days.

You smoked too much. I've been telling

you for years.

>> Yes, you have. You're the closest thing

to a sister I have left.

>> Sister Agnes.

>> I believe her majesty is coming back

from Greece overland.

>> Yes, she decided the boat would take too

long. I think they probably told her I

wasn't feeling too well.

>> Well, you do seem tired, sir.

>> The slightest exertion seems to wear me

out. I I don't sleep, you see. I lie

awake, turning things over in my mind.

>> What things?

>> Well, I wanted to leave the country

peaceful and steady for George when it

was his turn.

>> You will, sir. These present troubles

cannot last.

>> Yes, I know the lords have passed the

people's budget at last, and I've given

it my ascent.

But there's no hope that they'll pass

the veto bill and then the government

will ask me for 500 liberal peers.

>> 500

>> enough to swamp the upper house. I had

hoped that could be avoided at all

costs.

But it's like so many things, there was

nothing I could do. You know, Agnes,

I sometimes ask myself what I've

achieved since I came to the throne.

It's precious little. How can you say

that?

You only think it because you're worried

about one issue. You've forgotten

everything else. And in any case, it

isn't so much what you've done. It's

what you stand for. The confidence and

belief in themselves that you have given

to others.

Your people know that there's a real

human being on the throne who

understands them and cares for them.

They're proud of our way of life because

it's yours.

because so much of it comes from you.

>> I'd like to believe that.

I keep having the strangest feeling

that I'm seeing everything for the last

time.

I got it at Sandringham.

That's why I wanted to see you.

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Let me get you a little more brandy.

>> This only chill. I I was stupid. I got

caught in the rain this morning when I

walked in the park.

>> But why didn't he meet me? Your father

always meets me at the station when I

come back from abroad.

>> He couldn't. Mother dear. And why did

you make me come in by the garden door?

All our people were waiting at the

front.

>> I thought that you would want to go

straight to him.

>> How bad is he? The bulletin just said he

had bronchitis.

>> A series of attacks. He can hardly

breathe at times and his heart is

weakening.

>> Weakening?

>> No one can say how long he has. Perhaps

a few days.

>> Oh, dear God.

Oh, my dear.

>> No.

>> Forgive me, my dear. I wanted to come to

meet you, but these fool doctors.

>> How are you, my dearest?

>> Oh, a poor old thing. But I'll fight it.

>> It's all this worry, all these demands

they've made on you.

>> No, no. No one's to blame. It's only my

chest.

Now, I don't want you to get upset,

Alex.

>> I can't hear you.

>> Come closer.

>> Now, I have reserved a box for you

tonight at Covent Garden. I'm sorry I

can't be there with you, but you must

cheer yourself.

>> No, Bertie. Alex,

>> my dearest, I came home to be with you.

Now I'm here, I'm not going to leave

you.

>> I didn't want you to feel you had to

come back, but I'm glad you did. I was

waiting for you.

>> If they'd let me know, I'd have come

sooner.

>> Shouldn't you be lying down?

>> No, I'm not going to give in. I've got

work to do.

>> And why are you smoking? Oh, it must be

bad for you. I'll open the window.

>> What difference can it possibly make

now? Don't fuss, Alex.

There you see, I'm not finished yet. Now

you go and change.

>> No, Bertie. I'm going to go and change

and then I'll come and I'll sit with

you.

>> That has been nice.

I'm glad you're here, Alex.

I missed you.

Well, we got her back again then. Hey,

Caesar.

Is it dinner time?

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He is just conscious, Mrs. Keell, but

refuses to be put to bed.

He does not have long. I believe he

would wish to see you.

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Okay.

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They all send their love. Willie,

Nikki, and Minnie,

Lord Carrington,

France, Joseph.

I can't.

I can't hear you, my darling.

>> There's some news you might like to

hear, father. The 2-year-old plate at

Kemp Park races. It's been won by your

horse, Witch of the Air, by half a

length.

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>> Oh.

Lord give me so much peace.

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He was my best friend.

Your Majesty.

It is the end of an era.

I just returned from the palace.

I was booed in the street.

They said that I

I killed the king.

The people are stunned.

They can't believe he's been taken from

us.

No man in our time

was more justly beloved.

And no ruler in any time was more

sincerely true,

more unswervingly loyal,

more uniformly kind

to his advisers and servants.

He earned well the title by which he

will always be remembered.

the peacemaker of the world.

>> Not yet.

>> You must let them take him, Alex.

>> This is the longest I've had him to

myself for many years.

But I'm not complaining.

I always knew he loved me best.

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Heat.

Heat.

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You are

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