In the wake of Princess Diana’s death, the very private and tradition-bound Queen Elizabeth II and her family remain stoic and hidden behind the castle walls. While the heartbroken public becomes disillusioned with the Queen’s absence, the increasingly popular new Prime Minister, Tony Blair battles to convince the monarchy that its desire for privacy could lead to its ultimate downfall.
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01:43Blair pays an emotional tribute to Diana on television, regarding her as the "People's Princess." In this scene: Tony Blair (Michael Sheen)- 02:12Upon their first official meeting, newly-elected Blair and the queen engage in a playful power struggle. In this scene: Queen Elizabeth II (Helen Mirren), Tony Blair (Michael Sheen)
- 02:31The queen is worried about her grandsons, but is conservative in expressing her own grief. In this scene: Queen Elizabeth II (Helen Mirren), Prince Charles (Alex Jennings), Prince Philip (James Cromwell)
- 01:16After Blair's public tribute to Princess Diana, his popularity reaches outstanding new heights. In this scene: Tony Blair (Michael Sheen)
- 01:40The Royal Family watches as public figures from around the world mourn Diana's death. In this scene: Queen Elizabeth II (Helen Mirren), Prince Philip (James Cromwell), Queen Mother (Sylvia Syms)
- 02:43Queen Elizabeth is growing tired of the seemingly never-ending coverage of Diana's death. In this scene:Queen Elizabeth II (Helen Mirren), Prince Philip (James Cromwell)
- 03:05The queen rejects Blair's request that she return to London, preferring instead to mourn Diana's passing "quietly, with dignity." In this scene: Queen Elizabeth II (Helen Mirren), Prince Philip (James Cromwell), Tony Blair (Michael Sheen)
- 02:02To many, young Prime Minister Tony Blair seems like England's ticket to disbanding the monarchy — but Blair doesn't quite agree. In this scene: Tony Blair (Michael Sheen), Cherie Blair (Helen McCrory)
- 02:17In the wake of Diana's death, the people of England question the Royal Family's stoic response. In this scene: Tony Blair (Michael Sheen), Queen Elizabeth II (Helen Mirren), Prince Philip (James Cromwell)
