Elizabeth and Phillip go on an exhausting world journey. Margaret takes over some of her sister's official duties and tries to liven things up.Elizabeth and Phillip go on an exhausting world journey. Margaret takes over some of her sister's official duties and tries to liven things up.Elizabeth and Phillip go on an exhausting world journey. Margaret takes over some of her sister's official duties and tries to liven things up.
Anthony Edridge
- Equerry (Clarence House)
- (as Antony Edridge)
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- TriviaIn 1952, Elizabeth (Victoria Hamilton) bought the remote Castle of Mey (also known for a time as Barrogill Castle), on the north coast of Scotland. The castle was probably built between 1566 and 1572 by George Sinclair, 4th Earl of Caithness. The Queen Mother oversaw its restoration, which included installing electricity and water for the first time, and used it as a "get away from everything" place for three weeks in August and ten days in October each year.
- GoofsThe Duke of Edinburgh compares the upcoming Commonwealth tour in 1953 "like giving a lick of paint to a rusty old banger", but the earliest use of the term "old banger" came about in 1962.
- Quotes
Queen Elizabeth II: I am aware that I am surrounded by people who feel that they could do the job better. Strong people with powerful characters, more natural leaders, perhaps better-suited to leading from the front, making a mark. But, for better or worse, the Crown has landed on my head.
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Margaret, the Queen Mum, and Jealousy
The Queen is slowly turning into what she is supposed to be. Poised and stuffy. She and Philip embark on a world-wide tour to shore up relationships with colonies and former colonies. Their schedule is grueling and at times it takes its toll. Elizabeth feels that they cannot skip one dinner or give one less speech or the people will be disappointed. The episode, however, has more to do with the flamboyant Margret. She is to go in her sister's stead to a series of events. She decides to go off script and this incenses Elizabeth. She has also done a couple embarrassing things (an insult or two) that rile up the stuffy Brits.The competitiveness comes to the fore. Elizabeth is no shrinking violet now and she decides all major issues. We also have a subplot, designed for us to get to know the Queen Mum a bit more. She travels to Scotland to visit friends and has an encounter with a delightful old man who has property to sell. He doesn't recognize her and they have a wonderful time together. She has become sad because she has lost her home, her daughters (they are adults), the monarchy, and her purpose. There is an interesting final scene where the stiff Elizabeth shows what she is and will become.
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- Hitchcoc
- Dec 1, 2016
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- Entrance Hall, Eltham Palace, Court Road, Eltham, London, England, UK(dress designer's studio)
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- Runtime58 minutes
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- 2.00 : 1
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