1 00:00:50,880 --> 00:00:52,757 (MUEZZIN CALLING) 2 00:01:14,920 --> 00:01:16,672 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 3 00:01:26,920 --> 00:01:28,399 Idiot! 4 00:01:35,040 --> 00:01:36,439 (SPEAKING URDU) 5 00:01:55,000 --> 00:01:57,037 (INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS) 6 00:02:05,560 --> 00:02:06,550 (SPEAKING URDU) 7 00:02:17,280 --> 00:02:18,873 Ah! Mr. Karim! 8 00:02:21,560 --> 00:02:23,073 I wanted to speak to you about the carpets 9 00:02:23,240 --> 00:02:24,674 we sent to the British Exhibition. 10 00:02:25,160 --> 00:02:26,719 There is a problem, sir? No, no. 11 00:02:26,880 --> 00:02:28,279 The carpets went down very well. 12 00:02:29,480 --> 00:02:30,709 In fact, the Governor General 13 00:02:30,920 --> 00:02:32,149 has received a letter from the Royal Household 14 00:02:32,320 --> 00:02:33,549 thanking him personally. 15 00:02:33,720 --> 00:02:37,429 It's all been such a success, he has decided 16 00:02:37,600 --> 00:02:41,070 to present the Queen with a "Mohur" as part of the Jubilee. 17 00:02:41,720 --> 00:02:42,710 A "Mohur," sir? 18 00:02:42,880 --> 00:02:43,950 A Mohur. 19 00:02:44,120 --> 00:02:47,033 Apparently, it's some sort of ceremonial coin. 20 00:02:47,200 --> 00:02:49,874 I have been asked to find someone tall to present it. 21 00:02:50,040 --> 00:02:51,269 You're the tallest person here. 22 00:02:52,320 --> 00:02:54,197 When will she be arriving, sir? 23 00:02:54,400 --> 00:02:55,674 Not in Agra... 24 00:02:55,840 --> 00:02:57,035 In England! 25 00:02:57,200 --> 00:02:59,760 You will travel to England 26 00:02:59,960 --> 00:03:03,351 and present the Mohur at an official function. 27 00:03:04,600 --> 00:03:06,113 Like an equerry. 28 00:03:06,280 --> 00:03:08,032 On a horse? 29 00:03:08,200 --> 00:03:09,952 I don't think there'll be a horse. (CHUCKLES) 30 00:03:10,480 --> 00:03:13,518 Equerry always has a horse, Mr. Tyler, sir. 31 00:03:14,040 --> 00:03:17,317 Well, maybe not like an equerry, exactly. 32 00:03:17,480 --> 00:03:19,073 (SCATTERED CONVERSATIONS) 33 00:03:20,200 --> 00:03:21,235 Morning! 34 00:03:21,920 --> 00:03:23,035 Ah! Morning! 35 00:03:23,400 --> 00:03:24,470 This is Major Bigge... 36 00:03:24,680 --> 00:03:27,638 Extra Groom-in-Waiting to the Royal Household, Windsor, 37 00:03:27,800 --> 00:03:30,030 who will be in charge of your journey. 38 00:03:30,200 --> 00:03:32,237 This is Abdul. Top hole! 39 00:03:32,440 --> 00:03:33,953 And this is Mohammed, 40 00:03:34,120 --> 00:03:36,873 who will also be presenting the Mohur. 41 00:03:40,680 --> 00:03:42,318 He's very short. 42 00:03:42,480 --> 00:03:44,357 We had to swap him at the last moment. 43 00:03:44,520 --> 00:03:47,911 The tall chap had an accident with an elephant. 44 00:04:00,400 --> 00:04:01,834 (QUEEN VICTORIA SNORING) 45 00:04:06,680 --> 00:04:08,591 MRS. TUCK: Good morning, Your Majesty. 46 00:04:09,000 --> 00:04:10,149 (GROANS) 47 00:04:11,920 --> 00:04:13,069 MAJOR BIGGE: At the head is the Lord Chamberlain, 48 00:04:13,160 --> 00:04:15,151 then the Private Secretary, the Deputy Private Secretary, 49 00:04:15,240 --> 00:04:18,949 the ladies-in-waiting, the upper servants, the lower-upper servants. 50 00:04:19,120 --> 00:04:20,349 Then the members of the Household. 51 00:04:20,520 --> 00:04:21,715 One, the Head of the Bedchamber. 52 00:04:21,840 --> 00:04:23,035 Two, the Personal Head of Staff. 53 00:04:23,240 --> 00:04:26,870 Three, the Butler in Chief, who is in charge of the Household Butler, 54 00:04:27,040 --> 00:04:29,714 the kitchen factotum, the Head Chef, the head of waiting staff, 55 00:04:29,880 --> 00:04:32,679 the ordinary waiting staff, Windsor, the table maids, 56 00:04:32,840 --> 00:04:34,194 then you. Any questions? 57 00:04:34,360 --> 00:04:36,670 Uh-huh. Who will have the Mohur, sir? 58 00:04:37,040 --> 00:04:38,872 I'm not exactly sure as yet. 59 00:04:39,040 --> 00:04:41,111 I suspect you'll both carry it on a cushion. 60 00:04:41,840 --> 00:04:42,875 Do we both get a cushion? 61 00:04:43,040 --> 00:04:44,110 I really don't know. 62 00:04:44,280 --> 00:04:48,956 The key to good service is standing still and moving backwards. 63 00:04:49,280 --> 00:04:53,638 The most important thing is you must not look at her. 64 00:04:54,280 --> 00:04:55,759 (SPEAKING URDU) 65 00:05:09,400 --> 00:05:11,550 Have you any idea how cold it is in England? 66 00:05:11,720 --> 00:05:12,915 We're gonna die there. 67 00:05:13,160 --> 00:05:14,559 Why did you agree to come? 68 00:05:14,720 --> 00:05:15,949 The tall one fell off an elephant. 69 00:05:16,040 --> 00:05:17,758 I wasn't given a choice. 70 00:05:18,080 --> 00:05:20,594 Ugh! Five thousand miles to present a bloody medal 71 00:05:20,760 --> 00:05:23,070 to the oppressor of the entire Indian subcontinent. 72 00:05:23,240 --> 00:05:26,676 You don't realize what a great honor this is for us. 73 00:05:27,840 --> 00:05:30,195 Have you ever tasted English food? They eat pigs' blood. 74 00:05:30,360 --> 00:05:32,351 They do not eat pigs' blood. I'm telling you. 75 00:05:32,440 --> 00:05:35,512 They put pigs' blood in the sausages and brains of sheep. 76 00:05:36,080 --> 00:05:37,195 Ugh! (CHUCKLES) 77 00:05:38,440 --> 00:05:40,397 The place is completely barbaric. 78 00:05:41,200 --> 00:05:42,599 (SHIP WHISTLE HOOTING) 79 00:05:44,080 --> 00:05:45,434 (INDISTINCT SHOUTING) 80 00:05:52,000 --> 00:05:53,434 BEGGAR: Give me some money. 81 00:05:55,120 --> 00:05:56,235 Please, sir. 82 00:05:56,400 --> 00:05:58,152 Civilization! 83 00:05:58,320 --> 00:05:59,390 Give us a farthing. 84 00:05:59,720 --> 00:06:01,313 Give us a farthing, sir. 85 00:06:01,480 --> 00:06:02,914 Arms. 86 00:06:06,200 --> 00:06:07,190 (QUEEN VICTORIA GROANS) 87 00:06:07,280 --> 00:06:08,270 TAILOR: Arms. 88 00:06:10,000 --> 00:06:13,675 We copied them from some drawings in the British Museum. 89 00:06:13,760 --> 00:06:14,795 Splendid! 90 00:06:14,880 --> 00:06:18,271 You do know a sash is not traditional, sir? 91 00:06:18,480 --> 00:06:21,438 The Indian drawings didn't look very..."Indian." 92 00:06:21,600 --> 00:06:23,671 So we made some innovations. 93 00:06:23,840 --> 00:06:25,513 The important thing is to look 94 00:06:26,840 --> 00:06:28,114 authentic. 95 00:06:28,320 --> 00:06:29,913 MAJOR BIGGE: Looks jolly good to me. 96 00:06:30,080 --> 00:06:32,833 SIR HENRY: Jubilee celebrations. 9:00, breakfast in London. 97 00:06:33,000 --> 00:06:34,593 Quarter to 10:00, changing of the guard. 98 00:06:34,760 --> 00:06:38,037 11:00, meeting with the Swedish Ambassador. 99 00:06:38,200 --> 00:06:41,477 12:00, luncheon with Oscar Il, King of Sweden and Norway, 100 00:06:42,320 --> 00:06:45,312 the Norwegian Ambassador, the Chief Under-Secretary of State 101 00:06:45,400 --> 00:06:47,198 for the Southern Norwegian Provinces, 102 00:06:47,360 --> 00:06:49,590 the Junior Under-Secretary of State 103 00:06:49,880 --> 00:06:51,837 for the Northern Norwegian Provinces. 104 00:06:52,840 --> 00:06:54,319 2:00, ceremonial drive down the Mall. 105 00:06:54,400 --> 00:06:55,470 Half past 2:00, 106 00:06:55,680 --> 00:06:59,116 tea party at Hyde Park for 30,000 children. 107 00:07:01,240 --> 00:07:02,435 Half past 4:00, 108 00:07:02,600 --> 00:07:05,638 Household departs on the Royal train for Windsor. 109 00:07:06,360 --> 00:07:08,476 Half past 6:00, dinner in the Great Hall. 110 00:07:08,640 --> 00:07:10,677 MAJOR BIGGE: Come on, men! Chop, chop! 111 00:07:10,840 --> 00:07:12,194 SIR HENRY: And the ceremonial presentation 112 00:07:12,560 --> 00:07:14,039 of a Mohur. 113 00:07:20,560 --> 00:07:22,517 The Hindus, sir! 114 00:07:26,720 --> 00:07:28,233 ALICK: But they're completely different sizes. 115 00:07:28,400 --> 00:07:30,960 There was an incident, sir, with an elephant. 116 00:07:31,160 --> 00:07:32,150 Hmm. 117 00:07:32,400 --> 00:07:34,232 ALICK: The Queen arrives. 118 00:07:34,520 --> 00:07:35,510 Fanfares. 119 00:07:36,200 --> 00:07:38,316 Ceremonial entrance. 120 00:07:38,760 --> 00:07:42,276 The Royal Entourage make their way to the table 121 00:07:42,680 --> 00:07:44,876 to be seated thus. 122 00:07:45,200 --> 00:07:46,235 Her Majesty. 123 00:07:46,520 --> 00:07:48,193 Sir Henry Ponsonby, Private Secretary, 124 00:07:48,320 --> 00:07:49,640 the Secretary of State for India, 125 00:07:49,800 --> 00:07:53,156 the Emperor of Russia, Dr. Reid, Lady Churchill, Miss Phipps, 126 00:07:53,320 --> 00:07:54,390 et cetera, et cetera. 127 00:07:54,480 --> 00:07:55,515 Grace. 128 00:07:55,600 --> 00:08:00,834 Soup, potage Saint-Germain with purée de madeleine. 129 00:08:01,040 --> 00:08:03,634 Fish course, morue aux huitres. 130 00:08:03,720 --> 00:08:04,755 Fanfare. 131 00:08:04,880 --> 00:08:09,078 Entrée, guenelle with regency sauce, et cetera, et cetera. 132 00:08:09,240 --> 00:08:11,470 Dessert, pain d'épinards, 133 00:08:11,560 --> 00:08:14,518 tartelettes a la suisse, profiteroles. 134 00:08:14,960 --> 00:08:16,314 Always profiteroles. 135 00:08:16,480 --> 00:08:19,677 You will come from the northwest service entrance. 136 00:08:19,840 --> 00:08:20,910 Process together. 137 00:08:21,080 --> 00:08:23,037 And you will stand here. 138 00:08:23,240 --> 00:08:24,275 No! 139 00:08:24,360 --> 00:08:26,431 A little bit. That's it. 140 00:08:27,080 --> 00:08:29,230 Presenting the tray thus. 141 00:08:29,720 --> 00:08:30,710 Tray? 142 00:08:31,560 --> 00:08:33,517 I thought it was a cushion. 143 00:08:33,840 --> 00:08:35,353 You will present the tray... 144 00:08:35,440 --> 00:08:36,555 MOHAMMED: Excuse me. 145 00:08:36,880 --> 00:08:37,870 Do I get a tray? 146 00:08:37,960 --> 00:08:39,439 No. We've only got one tray. 147 00:08:39,520 --> 00:08:41,193 So, what do I do? 148 00:08:41,400 --> 00:08:42,515 You'll just have to improvise. 149 00:08:43,600 --> 00:08:46,353 Whatever you do, you must not look at Her Majesty. 150 00:08:46,520 --> 00:08:49,034 You will bow again. Then moving backwards, 151 00:08:49,200 --> 00:08:51,760 you will turn to your left, you will lead thus, 152 00:08:51,920 --> 00:08:54,719 and you will process down the hall 153 00:08:54,880 --> 00:08:57,394 to be met by Mr. Bigge, 154 00:08:58,120 --> 00:09:01,750 who will walk you to the north wall, where you will stand 155 00:09:01,880 --> 00:09:03,200 till the end of the meal. 156 00:09:04,920 --> 00:09:06,797 Would you like me to run through that again? 157 00:09:07,200 --> 00:09:08,918 Mr. Yorke, she's heading to Paddington! 158 00:09:09,000 --> 00:09:10,399 (GASPS) Everybody out! 159 00:09:10,800 --> 00:09:12,757 You two, stairs, now! 160 00:09:12,880 --> 00:09:14,678 (CHATTER) 161 00:09:22,400 --> 00:09:26,633 Jesus Christ! Where are the quenelles? 162 00:09:27,560 --> 00:09:29,153 Oi, you two, 163 00:09:29,320 --> 00:09:30,515 out of it! 164 00:09:30,680 --> 00:09:32,239 She's at the station, sir! 165 00:09:32,400 --> 00:09:34,516 Jesus H Christ, she's at the station! 166 00:09:34,680 --> 00:09:38,036 For God's sake, just wait where you were told. 167 00:09:38,200 --> 00:09:39,918 Open the door. 168 00:09:40,320 --> 00:09:42,197 Open the doors! 169 00:09:42,400 --> 00:09:43,959 Open the doors! 170 00:09:44,120 --> 00:09:45,997 Open the doors! 171 00:09:58,000 --> 00:09:59,991 (INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS) 172 00:10:18,400 --> 00:10:19,754 (SCATTERED CHATTER) 173 00:10:22,120 --> 00:10:23,190 She's here. 174 00:10:24,320 --> 00:10:25,390 Soup. 175 00:10:26,080 --> 00:10:27,593 Soup! 176 00:10:27,880 --> 00:10:31,032 Soup! Soup! 177 00:10:31,520 --> 00:10:34,592 Soup! 178 00:10:35,040 --> 00:10:37,714 (EXTENDED) Soup! 179 00:10:37,880 --> 00:10:39,791 (TRUMPET PLAYING) 180 00:11:32,840 --> 00:11:35,150 (SIGHS) Thank heavens! 181 00:11:40,480 --> 00:11:42,471 Soup, Your Majesty. 182 00:12:05,640 --> 00:12:07,358 What, are you taking it all? 183 00:12:12,040 --> 00:12:13,030 I haven't finished yet. 184 00:12:13,440 --> 00:12:15,351 I'm afraid you have to be quick. 185 00:12:15,520 --> 00:12:17,238 They take it off you as soon as she's done. 186 00:12:17,400 --> 00:12:19,152 One down, six to go. 187 00:12:19,400 --> 00:12:21,038 The morue aux huitres, and then the quenelle. 188 00:12:21,120 --> 00:12:22,155 Yes, sir. 189 00:12:22,240 --> 00:12:23,753 "The morue aux huitres, and then the quenelles." 190 00:12:23,920 --> 00:12:25,911 This is bloody ridiculous. 191 00:12:26,120 --> 00:12:28,953 Two months in a boat, and I haven't even got a tray? 192 00:12:32,960 --> 00:12:36,191 GUEST: Yes. Apparently you have to chew it 32 times. 193 00:12:48,680 --> 00:12:49,670 (INDISTINCT) 194 00:13:08,280 --> 00:13:10,271 I have the Mohur. 195 00:13:12,080 --> 00:13:13,195 Is that it? 196 00:13:16,640 --> 00:13:17,835 (SNORING) 197 00:13:17,920 --> 00:13:19,240 Your Majesty? 198 00:13:22,040 --> 00:13:23,553 Your Majesty? 199 00:13:25,680 --> 00:13:26,875 The, uh... 200 00:13:26,960 --> 00:13:28,553 The profiteroles. 201 00:13:37,560 --> 00:13:38,550 (SIGHING) 202 00:13:50,360 --> 00:13:51,634 MOHAMMED: Is that it? 203 00:13:51,800 --> 00:13:52,870 Profiteroles have gone. 204 00:13:53,040 --> 00:13:55,680 Gentlemen, process, turn, bow, present, 205 00:13:55,840 --> 00:13:58,480 and absolutely no eye contact whatsoever. 206 00:13:59,240 --> 00:14:01,072 (FANFARE PLAYING) 207 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:44,753 SIR HENRY: A gift from the Indian Empire. 208 00:14:45,160 --> 00:14:47,117 A Mohur, Your Majesty. 209 00:14:48,240 --> 00:14:49,230 A what? 210 00:14:50,000 --> 00:14:51,911 A Mughal coin, Your Majesty. 211 00:14:52,120 --> 00:14:54,919 In honor of your service to the subcontinent. 212 00:14:55,480 --> 00:14:56,629 (GROANS) 213 00:14:57,600 --> 00:14:58,999 Have we finished? 214 00:14:59,680 --> 00:15:02,115 We still have coffee, Your Majesty. 215 00:15:05,840 --> 00:15:07,478 (GROANS) 216 00:15:31,720 --> 00:15:33,154 Eyes! 217 00:15:48,240 --> 00:15:50,595 Good morning, Your Majesty. 218 00:15:50,800 --> 00:15:52,916 SIR HENRY: Breakfast with the Royal Princes of Belgium. 219 00:15:53,080 --> 00:15:55,720 11:00, an audience with the Sultan of Dubai 220 00:15:55,880 --> 00:16:00,033 where Her Majesty will be presented with the Diamond of Ooojay. 221 00:16:00,200 --> 00:16:02,316 Garden party where Her Majesty will receive 222 00:16:02,520 --> 00:16:05,239 Oscar Il, King of Sweden and Norway, again. 223 00:16:05,720 --> 00:16:08,360 And Queen Lili'uokalani. 224 00:16:08,520 --> 00:16:10,079 Who on Earth is she? 225 00:16:10,280 --> 00:16:12,396 A monarch and sole Queen Regnant 226 00:16:12,520 --> 00:16:14,591 of the Kingdom of Hawaii, Your Majesty. 227 00:16:14,760 --> 00:16:16,478 She has composed a song for you. 228 00:16:17,160 --> 00:16:18,912 On the ukulele. 229 00:16:19,120 --> 00:16:21,555 But we have managed to put her off. 230 00:16:21,720 --> 00:16:24,758 Then you will eat with the Prime Minister, and, at 7:00, 231 00:16:25,000 --> 00:16:27,640 the banquet in the State Dining Room. 232 00:16:28,560 --> 00:16:30,631 And your movements, Your Majesty? 233 00:16:30,840 --> 00:16:32,911 Nothing to speak of, Dr. Reid. 234 00:16:33,360 --> 00:16:35,237 Not even during the day? 235 00:16:35,400 --> 00:16:37,232 We last moved on Sunday evening. 236 00:16:39,000 --> 00:16:40,752 I fear these celebratory dinners 237 00:16:40,880 --> 00:16:42,632 are taking their toll, Your Majesty. 238 00:16:42,800 --> 00:16:44,996 Might I suggest some Benger's mixture? 239 00:16:45,800 --> 00:16:48,394 I refuse to eat Benger's. It's baby food. 240 00:16:48,560 --> 00:16:50,631 But it is imperative, Your Majesty, 241 00:16:50,800 --> 00:16:53,633 that the Royal colon receives a little roughage. 242 00:16:54,120 --> 00:16:55,440 Anything else? 243 00:16:56,880 --> 00:16:59,872 SIR HENRY: Was Your Majesty pleased with the Mohur? 244 00:16:59,960 --> 00:17:01,109 What? 245 00:17:01,200 --> 00:17:03,635 The Mohur. The ceremonial coin. 246 00:17:04,720 --> 00:17:07,712 Presented by the two Indian servants. 247 00:17:09,200 --> 00:17:11,669 I thought the tall one was terribly handsome. 248 00:17:16,440 --> 00:17:18,113 (BREATHING HEAVILY) 249 00:17:25,480 --> 00:17:26,470 (GRUNTS) 250 00:17:33,880 --> 00:17:35,712 Stop! 251 00:17:42,280 --> 00:17:44,590 Slight change of plan. 252 00:17:45,160 --> 00:17:47,629 You must not talk to any of the guests. 253 00:17:47,800 --> 00:17:50,394 Nod or bow, but, please, 254 00:17:50,560 --> 00:17:54,519 do not interact with anybody other than the serving staff. 255 00:17:54,680 --> 00:17:57,877 I will come to you when the Queen is seated, 256 00:17:58,040 --> 00:18:02,273 and you will present the Royal pudding as requested. 257 00:18:02,800 --> 00:18:03,995 Excuse me, sir... 258 00:18:04,160 --> 00:18:05,559 But what is it? 259 00:18:06,400 --> 00:18:07,629 That is a jelly. 260 00:18:07,800 --> 00:18:09,279 A pudding made from the liquor of fruit. 261 00:18:09,480 --> 00:18:10,879 How do they get it so stiff? 262 00:18:11,040 --> 00:18:14,351 Gelatine, a by-product of cow bone. 263 00:18:16,640 --> 00:18:17,630 (SPEAKING URDU) 264 00:18:19,480 --> 00:18:21,756 LORD SALISBURY: There's another famine in India. 265 00:18:23,280 --> 00:18:25,430 More trouble in Ireland, I'm afraid. 266 00:18:25,600 --> 00:18:27,637 Suez is a perennial nightmare. 267 00:18:27,800 --> 00:18:29,518 And I'm afraid the Boers are at it again. 268 00:18:29,680 --> 00:18:31,751 Is there any good news, Prime Minister? 269 00:18:31,960 --> 00:18:34,429 Well, we've decided to annex Zululand, Your Majesty. 270 00:18:34,600 --> 00:18:35,829 Whatever for? 271 00:18:36,360 --> 00:18:39,318 We really have to box in the Boers if we possibly can. 272 00:18:39,520 --> 00:18:41,397 Oh, Prime Minister, you really are terribly depressing. 273 00:18:41,800 --> 00:18:42,790 Yes. 274 00:18:42,920 --> 00:18:44,638 Ah, sandwiches! Mm! 275 00:18:53,520 --> 00:18:54,715 MAN: Splendid! 276 00:18:56,160 --> 00:18:57,389 That's wonderful. 277 00:18:59,240 --> 00:19:00,230 (GASPING) Oh! 278 00:19:04,680 --> 00:19:06,159 Splendid! 279 00:19:09,800 --> 00:19:11,029 Jelly, Your Majesty. 280 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:12,990 (CHUCKLES SOFTLY) 281 00:19:35,480 --> 00:19:37,471 I suddenly feel a great deal better. 282 00:19:39,560 --> 00:19:41,119 What the hell were you thinking? 283 00:19:41,240 --> 00:19:42,514 You said, "Present the jelly," sir. 284 00:19:42,600 --> 00:19:45,718 I didn't say kiss the feet of the Empress of India! 285 00:19:45,880 --> 00:19:47,279 I thought it would cheer her up. 286 00:19:47,360 --> 00:19:48,475 Cheer her up? 287 00:19:48,560 --> 00:19:50,517 They'll have me court-martialed! 288 00:19:50,680 --> 00:19:53,399 What on Earth is going on? 289 00:19:54,160 --> 00:19:58,313 Her Majesty has requested Mr. Karim and Mr. Baksh 290 00:19:59,840 --> 00:20:02,229 be her personal footmen 291 00:20:02,920 --> 00:20:05,719 for the rest of the Jubilee. 292 00:20:05,920 --> 00:20:07,115 (SPEAKING URDU) 293 00:20:14,000 --> 00:20:16,674 Ah, gentlemen. You can wait here by the door. 294 00:20:16,840 --> 00:20:19,309 Her Majesty wants you to stand in here, by the writing desk. 295 00:20:19,480 --> 00:20:20,470 Go on. 296 00:20:27,200 --> 00:20:28,713 Thank you. 297 00:20:31,520 --> 00:20:32,954 You may go. 298 00:20:34,480 --> 00:20:36,869 Oh, thank you, Your Majesty. 299 00:20:39,680 --> 00:20:41,398 Don't worry. 300 00:20:42,560 --> 00:20:44,278 I'm not going to eat you. 301 00:20:44,440 --> 00:20:46,238 (QUEEN VICTORIA CLEARS THROAT) 302 00:20:46,320 --> 00:20:48,152 "Dr. Reid, 303 00:20:49,600 --> 00:20:55,516 "a very successful movement 304 00:20:57,520 --> 00:21:01,991 "at 8:00 this morning." 305 00:21:04,240 --> 00:21:05,913 What the hell is going on in there? 306 00:21:06,280 --> 00:21:07,350 (SIGHS) 307 00:21:14,800 --> 00:21:16,313 Thank you, Mr... 308 00:21:16,840 --> 00:21:18,160 Abdul. 309 00:21:19,160 --> 00:21:20,389 Abdul Karim. 310 00:21:29,840 --> 00:21:30,830 I am always writing. 311 00:21:33,640 --> 00:21:37,156 In India, I'm writing all day, every day. 312 00:21:37,800 --> 00:21:40,110 So in India, you are not a servant? 313 00:21:40,280 --> 00:21:43,432 No. In India, I'm writing in my very big book. 314 00:21:43,600 --> 00:21:44,715 You're writing a book? 315 00:21:44,880 --> 00:21:48,794 Yes. I'm writing every name, who they are, what they have done. 316 00:21:49,560 --> 00:21:50,959 This is my life. 317 00:21:51,160 --> 00:21:53,993 Every day, I'm writing, from morning to night. 318 00:21:54,160 --> 00:21:55,958 And is this fiction? No. 319 00:21:56,120 --> 00:21:58,031 It is the very truth. 320 00:21:59,280 --> 00:22:00,554 I don't understand. 321 00:22:00,720 --> 00:22:03,234 If you are an author, why are you here? 322 00:22:03,400 --> 00:22:04,879 Presenting me with a... 323 00:22:05,040 --> 00:22:06,155 The Mohur. 324 00:22:07,920 --> 00:22:10,673 It is my humble privilege to serve Her Majesty. 325 00:22:14,080 --> 00:22:15,354 (CHUCKLES SOFTLY) 326 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:20,594 I was the one who chose your carpets. 327 00:22:22,080 --> 00:22:23,115 Carpets? 328 00:22:23,200 --> 00:22:27,512 Yes. The Viceroy asked Mr. Tyler, sir, but actually it was me. 329 00:22:28,000 --> 00:22:31,118 You have to have a very good eye for the carpets. 330 00:22:31,480 --> 00:22:34,791 Like, this is a very nice one, for example. 331 00:22:34,960 --> 00:22:36,917 Very, very tight knots. 332 00:22:37,360 --> 00:22:39,556 The art of carpets 333 00:22:39,720 --> 00:22:43,509 came to India from Persia with the great Emperor Akbar. 334 00:22:44,480 --> 00:22:46,676 The skill of a carpet 335 00:22:46,880 --> 00:22:50,032 is to bring all the different kinds of threads together 336 00:22:50,200 --> 00:22:53,636 and weave something we can all stand on. 337 00:22:54,720 --> 00:22:56,996 You seem to know a great deal about it. 338 00:22:57,160 --> 00:23:00,755 My family were carpet makers, 339 00:23:01,200 --> 00:23:03,111 but now I write in the book. 340 00:23:03,920 --> 00:23:06,514 Life is like a carpet. 341 00:23:06,680 --> 00:23:09,752 We weave in and out to make a pattern. 342 00:23:11,640 --> 00:23:13,551 That is a very beautiful image. 343 00:23:15,680 --> 00:23:16,670 Look. 344 00:23:16,880 --> 00:23:21,477 Here is the bird of freedom caught forever in the design. 345 00:23:25,600 --> 00:23:29,150 So, in India you are a poet? 346 00:23:29,320 --> 00:23:30,390 No. 347 00:23:30,560 --> 00:23:33,154 In India, I make a ledger of the prisoners. 348 00:23:35,920 --> 00:23:38,355 We are all prisoners, Mr. Karim. 349 00:23:38,760 --> 00:23:40,398 Apparently, he's a poet. 350 00:23:40,800 --> 00:23:41,995 (GASPS) 351 00:23:55,680 --> 00:23:58,479 (SPEAKING URDU) 352 00:24:03,520 --> 00:24:04,874 These people are the exploiters 353 00:24:04,960 --> 00:24:06,712 of a quarter of all of mankind. 354 00:24:07,160 --> 00:24:10,073 Do you really think they give a hoot about us, huh? 355 00:24:10,760 --> 00:24:12,990 We'll bloody well freeze to death at this rate. 356 00:24:13,160 --> 00:24:15,800 Cut all the nicey-nicey crap, and let's get the hell out of here. 357 00:24:15,960 --> 00:24:16,995 Agreed? 358 00:24:17,480 --> 00:24:18,709 I promise. 359 00:24:19,160 --> 00:24:20,355 Good night. 360 00:24:32,160 --> 00:24:33,992 Will you stop doing that? 361 00:24:42,200 --> 00:24:43,634 You realize 362 00:24:44,160 --> 00:24:46,993 this is the third day in a row. 363 00:24:51,320 --> 00:24:53,596 QUEEN VICTORIA: So, Mr. Abdul, 364 00:24:54,520 --> 00:24:57,956 may I ask what part of India you're from? 365 00:24:58,440 --> 00:24:59,669 I'm from Agra. 366 00:25:00,320 --> 00:25:01,993 The Taj Mahal? 367 00:25:02,280 --> 00:25:03,395 You have been to the Taj Mahal? 368 00:25:03,600 --> 00:25:04,715 No. 369 00:25:04,880 --> 00:25:06,837 It is the most marvelous building 370 00:25:06,920 --> 00:25:08,877 in the entire world, Your Majesty. 371 00:25:09,360 --> 00:25:11,192 The Crown of Palaces. 372 00:25:11,920 --> 00:25:15,470 It was built by Shah Jahan to remember his dead wife 373 00:25:15,640 --> 00:25:18,598 who died at childbirth during their fourteenth child. 374 00:25:19,200 --> 00:25:20,270 Goodness! 375 00:25:20,360 --> 00:25:22,431 He was so upset with grief, 376 00:25:22,600 --> 00:25:27,470 he brought the greatest architects from Persia, Afghanistan, 377 00:25:27,640 --> 00:25:29,472 to build the Taj Mahal. 378 00:25:30,120 --> 00:25:32,589 It certainly sounds a handsome building. 379 00:25:32,800 --> 00:25:34,154 I'd very much like to see it. 380 00:25:34,320 --> 00:25:36,118 Oh, it is beautiful, Your Majesty! 381 00:25:36,280 --> 00:25:38,237 It's all white marble. 382 00:25:38,720 --> 00:25:41,280 All that beauty for the dead Queen. 383 00:25:41,440 --> 00:25:42,999 Mmm. How romantic. 384 00:25:43,320 --> 00:25:45,789 ABDUL: Shah Jahan also built the Red Fort, 385 00:25:46,240 --> 00:25:49,153 the Gardens of Shalimar, the Peacock Throne. 386 00:25:49,600 --> 00:25:50,829 The Peacock Throne? 387 00:25:51,000 --> 00:25:53,389 It is the most beautiful throne in all the world. 388 00:25:53,560 --> 00:25:56,916 And inside the throne was the Koh-i-noor. 389 00:25:57,080 --> 00:25:59,276 But I have the Koh-i-noor. I wear it as a brooch. 390 00:26:01,120 --> 00:26:02,440 - Do you? 391 00:26:02,600 --> 00:26:05,274 It wasn't very shiny, so Albert had it recut. 392 00:26:06,880 --> 00:26:08,678 What happened to the Peacock Throne? 393 00:26:09,080 --> 00:26:10,150 They smashed it up. 394 00:26:11,160 --> 00:26:12,309 How awful. 395 00:26:12,640 --> 00:26:14,313 They're always smashing things up. 396 00:26:14,480 --> 00:26:17,791 The British soldiers have taken the jewels from the Taj Mahal. 397 00:26:17,960 --> 00:26:19,678 British soldiers? 398 00:26:19,840 --> 00:26:21,751 Yes, after the Mutiny. 399 00:26:23,200 --> 00:26:24,918 But this is terrible. 400 00:26:25,080 --> 00:26:28,311 What can they be talking about? 401 00:26:28,840 --> 00:26:30,797 A servant and an Indian. 402 00:26:30,960 --> 00:26:32,109 What on Earth does she see in him? 403 00:26:33,480 --> 00:26:36,677 Well, he is rather handsome. 404 00:26:39,200 --> 00:26:41,316 What happened to Shah Jahan? 405 00:26:41,840 --> 00:26:45,913 He was overthrown by his son and died in Agra Fort. 406 00:26:46,400 --> 00:26:47,993 The wickedness of children. 407 00:26:48,880 --> 00:26:52,510 They buried him in the Taj Mahal with his wife, Mumtaz. 408 00:26:53,080 --> 00:26:55,117 They also wrote an inscription. 409 00:26:55,320 --> 00:26:57,470 "Here lies Shah Jahan 410 00:26:57,720 --> 00:27:01,156 "who left this world for the Banquet Hall of Eternity." 411 00:27:01,400 --> 00:27:03,277 "The Banquet Hall of Eternity." 412 00:27:03,640 --> 00:27:05,438 I rather like that idea. 413 00:27:06,400 --> 00:27:07,993 You seem very well informed. 414 00:27:08,400 --> 00:27:10,710 Ah, these are famous stories of Uttar Pradesh. 415 00:27:10,880 --> 00:27:11,950 You should go there. 416 00:27:12,040 --> 00:27:13,792 Oh, I can never go there. I'm forbidden. 417 00:27:13,880 --> 00:27:15,029 Forbidden? 418 00:27:15,200 --> 00:27:17,032 They fear I would be assassinated. 419 00:27:17,200 --> 00:27:20,511 So, you have never seen an Indian street? 420 00:27:21,400 --> 00:27:23,391 Or a stall of spices? No. 421 00:27:23,560 --> 00:27:24,550 Oh... 422 00:27:24,640 --> 00:27:25,789 Oh, the spices! 423 00:27:25,960 --> 00:27:28,349 Cumin, coriander, 424 00:27:28,520 --> 00:27:29,794 garam masala. 425 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:32,560 Garam masa... What is garam masala? 426 00:27:32,720 --> 00:27:34,836 It is what you put into the sauce. 427 00:27:35,240 --> 00:27:37,436 You have never tasted Indian food? 428 00:27:38,800 --> 00:27:41,269 Dal? Rogan josh? 429 00:27:41,480 --> 00:27:43,471 Biryani with mango chutney. 430 00:27:43,680 --> 00:27:44,954 Mango chutney? 431 00:27:45,240 --> 00:27:47,880 (CHUCKLES) Chutney made out of mango. 432 00:27:48,400 --> 00:27:50,152 What is mango? 433 00:27:50,640 --> 00:27:52,790 Mango is the queen of fruit. 434 00:27:53,960 --> 00:27:55,871 What does it taste like? 435 00:27:56,040 --> 00:27:58,395 Like an orange 436 00:27:58,560 --> 00:28:00,710 and a peach. 437 00:28:01,120 --> 00:28:02,110 Hm. 438 00:28:04,040 --> 00:28:05,519 Sir Henry, 439 00:28:06,200 --> 00:28:07,520 I would like a mango. 440 00:28:07,640 --> 00:28:08,960 A mango? 441 00:28:09,160 --> 00:28:11,151 Yes, I would like to taste a mango. 442 00:28:11,440 --> 00:28:12,714 That's impossible, Your Majesty. 443 00:28:13,200 --> 00:28:14,599 They only grow in India. 444 00:28:14,760 --> 00:28:17,400 Well, I'm Empress of India, so have one sent. 445 00:28:38,200 --> 00:28:39,315 Here! 446 00:28:45,840 --> 00:28:46,989 Your Majesty? 447 00:28:47,520 --> 00:28:48,510 Oh! 448 00:28:49,120 --> 00:28:50,235 Thank you. 449 00:28:51,720 --> 00:28:53,757 Another one. Thank you. 450 00:28:57,240 --> 00:28:59,880 How do you like your new Scottish costumes? 451 00:29:00,040 --> 00:29:02,509 They're very scratchy, Your Majesty. 452 00:29:02,680 --> 00:29:04,398 Everything in Scotland is scratchy. 453 00:29:07,280 --> 00:29:08,395 Sir Henry? 454 00:29:09,640 --> 00:29:10,994 When does Bertie arrive? 455 00:29:11,160 --> 00:29:12,559 Tomorrow, Your Majesty. 456 00:29:12,720 --> 00:29:15,075 He's on his way from Monte Carlo. 457 00:29:18,800 --> 00:29:21,633 It's all right for her. She's upholstered. 458 00:29:27,600 --> 00:29:29,352 (THUNDER RUMBLES) 459 00:29:37,640 --> 00:29:40,473 Oh, God, I hate Scotland! 460 00:29:40,680 --> 00:29:42,671 (BAGPIPES PLAYING) 461 00:29:51,800 --> 00:29:52,790 Ah... 462 00:29:52,880 --> 00:29:56,271 You must be the Hindus! Very nice to meet you. 463 00:29:56,920 --> 00:29:58,911 You must be the Hindus. 464 00:29:59,600 --> 00:30:05,039 You must be the Hindus. 465 00:30:09,880 --> 00:30:13,316 More, more! More! More. 466 00:30:14,720 --> 00:30:16,996 (BAGPIPES RESUME PLAYING) 467 00:30:19,120 --> 00:30:22,351 I wish she'd bloody well go to bed. 468 00:30:23,040 --> 00:30:24,678 (SCATTERED CONVERSATIONS) 469 00:30:35,760 --> 00:30:36,875 (MUSIC STOPS) 470 00:30:37,040 --> 00:30:38,951 (CONVERSATIONS QUIET DOWN) 471 00:30:43,320 --> 00:30:45,038 SIR HENRY: Good morning, Your Majesty. 472 00:30:46,040 --> 00:30:47,758 The boxes, Your Majesty. 473 00:30:47,840 --> 00:30:49,069 Thank you. 474 00:30:49,280 --> 00:30:53,274 And the blank journal Your Majesty requested. 475 00:30:59,240 --> 00:31:00,594 You may go. 476 00:31:01,800 --> 00:31:04,838 I'm perfectly capable of working through the boxes. 477 00:31:05,200 --> 00:31:07,510 Abdul is very helpful with his blotter. 478 00:31:07,680 --> 00:31:09,671 But these are parliamentary papers, Your Majesty. 479 00:31:09,840 --> 00:31:10,955 I'm aware of that. 480 00:31:12,200 --> 00:31:13,838 But Abdul is a servant. 481 00:31:14,000 --> 00:31:15,718 He cannot assist with the boxes. 482 00:31:15,880 --> 00:31:18,030 And I am the Queen of England. 483 00:31:18,280 --> 00:31:21,113 I will have whatever help I require with the boxes. 484 00:31:30,560 --> 00:31:32,233 And, Sir Henry, 485 00:31:32,400 --> 00:31:34,118 would you get some gloves for the Hindus? 486 00:31:34,200 --> 00:31:36,191 They're suffering terribly from the cold. 487 00:31:45,960 --> 00:31:47,871 He's helping her with the boxes. 488 00:31:48,960 --> 00:31:51,031 I want you to teach me Indian. 489 00:31:51,680 --> 00:31:52,715 Indian? 490 00:31:53,240 --> 00:31:55,231 Hindu, or whatever it is you speak. 491 00:31:57,040 --> 00:31:59,111 Are you sure? Of course I'm sure. 492 00:31:59,280 --> 00:32:02,511 But why would you like to learn Hindi, Your Majesty? 493 00:32:02,680 --> 00:32:04,273 Well, I'm Empress of India. 494 00:32:04,480 --> 00:32:06,756 Look, I've ordered a book. 495 00:32:06,920 --> 00:32:08,911 I want you to give me private lessons. 496 00:32:10,480 --> 00:32:12,790 I can't teach you Hindi, Your Majesty. 497 00:32:13,040 --> 00:32:14,075 Why ever not? 498 00:32:14,280 --> 00:32:15,873 You are the Empress of India. 499 00:32:16,520 --> 00:32:19,433 You should learn Urdu, language of the Mughals. 500 00:32:20,200 --> 00:32:22,316 There are a thousand languages in India. 501 00:32:22,680 --> 00:32:25,035 But Urdu is the most noble. 502 00:32:27,600 --> 00:32:29,557 In Hindi, 503 00:32:29,760 --> 00:32:32,798 you write like this. 504 00:32:34,560 --> 00:32:38,872 But in Urdu, you write like this. 505 00:32:40,600 --> 00:32:42,193 (SPEAKING URDU) 506 00:32:42,400 --> 00:32:43,629 "I am the Queen." 507 00:32:43,760 --> 00:32:44,909 I see. 508 00:32:49,560 --> 00:32:51,710 (BOTH SPEAKING URDU) 509 00:33:04,600 --> 00:33:06,796 He's teaching her Hindu. 510 00:33:07,560 --> 00:33:09,153 Is that allowed? 511 00:33:09,400 --> 00:33:10,629 (CLEARS THROAT) 512 00:33:10,720 --> 00:33:12,757 I think you will find it is Urdu. 513 00:33:13,480 --> 00:33:14,550 The Muslim version. 514 00:33:14,680 --> 00:33:16,318 Oh, my goodness me! 515 00:33:16,800 --> 00:33:18,916 (SPEAKING URDU) 516 00:33:19,640 --> 00:33:20,675 That's it. 517 00:33:21,400 --> 00:33:22,993 You are the Queen. 518 00:33:23,880 --> 00:33:26,713 The Queen is very wise. 519 00:33:28,080 --> 00:33:29,070 (CLEARS THROAT) 520 00:33:38,920 --> 00:33:40,115 You see? 521 00:33:40,360 --> 00:33:42,556 Now, you write it down. 522 00:33:49,520 --> 00:33:51,557 (BOTH SPEAKING URDU) 523 00:34:01,640 --> 00:34:03,916 She's writing in her journal. 524 00:34:04,080 --> 00:34:07,072 And she's speaking in Hindustani. 525 00:34:08,800 --> 00:34:10,438 No, it's Urdu, actually. 526 00:34:10,880 --> 00:34:12,553 The Muslim version. 527 00:34:15,320 --> 00:34:17,277 (SPEAKING URDU) 528 00:34:23,240 --> 00:34:26,073 Knee. Knee. Knee. 529 00:34:33,240 --> 00:34:34,389 Yes! Yes! 530 00:34:38,320 --> 00:34:40,038 (SPEAKING URDU) 531 00:34:44,440 --> 00:34:45,555 Thank you, Abdul. 532 00:34:46,120 --> 00:34:48,999 You are an excellent teacher. 533 00:34:50,720 --> 00:34:51,710 (GASPING) 534 00:34:52,640 --> 00:34:53,710 Bertie! 535 00:34:53,800 --> 00:34:54,835 Mother! 536 00:34:55,000 --> 00:34:56,149 Were you spying on me? 537 00:34:56,360 --> 00:34:57,555 Were you learning Urdu? 538 00:34:57,720 --> 00:34:58,790 Yes, I was, as a matter of fact. 539 00:34:58,960 --> 00:35:01,076 You think that's entirely appropriate? 540 00:35:01,200 --> 00:35:03,510 Well, I'm Empress of India. What could be more appropriate? 541 00:35:03,680 --> 00:35:06,354 But in front of the entire Household? 542 00:35:07,640 --> 00:35:09,631 You're absolutely right. 543 00:35:10,680 --> 00:35:12,671 I have no privacy here. 544 00:35:13,480 --> 00:35:14,834 Sir Henry, 545 00:35:15,200 --> 00:35:17,999 I would like to go with Abdul to Glassalt Shiel. 546 00:35:18,200 --> 00:35:20,237 Glassalt Shiel? Alone. 547 00:35:24,720 --> 00:35:26,870 But I've only just got here! 548 00:36:17,440 --> 00:36:24,073 Oh, to be by oneself and live a simple, rudimentary existence. 549 00:36:27,800 --> 00:36:29,871 They don't understand anything, 550 00:36:30,240 --> 00:36:32,959 those stupid aristocratic fools. 551 00:36:34,120 --> 00:36:37,238 Toadying around. Jockeying for position. 552 00:36:37,560 --> 00:36:39,437 I've had it all my life. 553 00:36:40,640 --> 00:36:41,869 (SCOFFING CHUCKLE) 554 00:36:41,960 --> 00:36:45,237 They couldn't bear me bringing dear John Brown here. 555 00:36:46,760 --> 00:36:50,594 Yet I was happier here than anywhere in the entire world. 556 00:36:52,600 --> 00:36:54,591 Oh, I miss him, Abdul. 557 00:36:57,600 --> 00:36:59,432 And Albert. 558 00:37:02,320 --> 00:37:06,200 It's 30 years now, and I think of him every day. 559 00:37:09,640 --> 00:37:11,517 I'm so lonely. 560 00:37:14,000 --> 00:37:19,279 Everyone I've really loved has died, and I just go on and on. 561 00:37:21,520 --> 00:37:22,510 (SNIFFLES) 562 00:37:29,840 --> 00:37:30,989 (SOFTLY) Your Majesty. 563 00:37:36,480 --> 00:37:38,676 It's an impossible position. 564 00:37:38,920 --> 00:37:40,240 (INHALES) 565 00:37:40,360 --> 00:37:43,512 No one really knows what it's like to be Queen. 566 00:37:45,600 --> 00:37:46,590 (EXHALES) 567 00:37:47,320 --> 00:37:50,836 I'm hated by millions of people all over the world. 568 00:37:52,840 --> 00:37:57,038 I have had nine children, all vain and jealous, 569 00:37:57,200 --> 00:38:00,033 and at loggerheads with each other. 570 00:38:00,720 --> 00:38:03,633 And Bertie's a complete embarrassment. 571 00:38:05,160 --> 00:38:06,355 And look at me! 572 00:38:07,720 --> 00:38:11,714 A fat, lame, impotent, silly old woman. 573 00:38:13,600 --> 00:38:16,035 What is the point, Abdul? 574 00:38:18,760 --> 00:38:21,036 What is the point? 575 00:38:23,600 --> 00:38:24,715 Service. 576 00:38:26,240 --> 00:38:27,230 Service? 577 00:38:28,240 --> 00:38:31,392 I think we are not here to worry about ourselves. 578 00:38:31,560 --> 00:38:33,233 We are here for a greater purpose. 579 00:38:34,080 --> 00:38:38,551 In the Koran it says, "We are here for the good of others." 580 00:38:38,720 --> 00:38:39,710 The Koran? 581 00:38:39,840 --> 00:38:42,912 Yes, I am a hafiz. I know the Koran by heart. 582 00:38:43,080 --> 00:38:44,912 By heart? Isn't it very long? 583 00:38:45,080 --> 00:38:49,358 114 surahs, containing 6,236 verses. 584 00:38:49,520 --> 00:38:50,874 And you know every word? 585 00:38:51,080 --> 00:38:53,117 Many Muslim people know the Koran. 586 00:38:55,040 --> 00:38:56,394 I thought you were Hindu. 587 00:38:57,040 --> 00:38:58,917 I am a Muslim, Your Majesty. 588 00:38:59,640 --> 00:39:01,119 I learnt the Koran from my father. 589 00:39:01,280 --> 00:39:02,918 He's my munshi. 590 00:39:03,800 --> 00:39:04,915 Munshi? 591 00:39:05,080 --> 00:39:08,436 Yes. Munshi. My teacher. 592 00:39:11,080 --> 00:39:14,277 Well, we would like you to be the Queen's munshi. 593 00:39:21,440 --> 00:39:24,273 But I'm only a servant, Your Majesty. 594 00:39:25,280 --> 00:39:27,112 A servant cannot be a munshi. 595 00:39:27,440 --> 00:39:29,431 Well, you are a servant no longer. 596 00:39:30,280 --> 00:39:31,998 You are my teacher. 597 00:39:32,160 --> 00:39:34,310 You will teach me Urdu, and the Koran, 598 00:39:34,400 --> 00:39:37,074 and anything else you can think of. 599 00:39:41,080 --> 00:39:42,150 BERTIE: So... 600 00:39:42,320 --> 00:39:45,153 What the hell is a munshi? 601 00:39:45,360 --> 00:39:47,874 Well, apparently it's some sort of a spiritual teacher, 602 00:39:47,960 --> 00:39:49,280 Your Royal Highness. 603 00:39:49,440 --> 00:39:51,113 Has she completely lost her mind? 604 00:39:51,320 --> 00:39:53,596 She's the head of the Church of England, for God's sake. 605 00:39:53,760 --> 00:39:55,910 What's the Archbishop of Canterbury going to say? 606 00:39:56,160 --> 00:39:58,515 I say he's the "brown" John Brown. 607 00:39:58,680 --> 00:40:01,115 Oh, my God! 608 00:40:02,200 --> 00:40:03,429 Your Majesty. 609 00:40:04,320 --> 00:40:05,754 Good evening, Bertie. 610 00:40:05,960 --> 00:40:07,473 Mother. 611 00:40:12,440 --> 00:40:14,556 (SPEAKING URDU) 612 00:40:14,680 --> 00:40:16,000 HEAD WAITER: Dinner is served! 613 00:40:17,280 --> 00:40:18,315 BERTIE: Lady Churchill 614 00:40:18,440 --> 00:40:21,319 was absolutely scandalized sitting next to a servant. 615 00:40:21,520 --> 00:40:22,874 And a Hindu to boot! 616 00:40:23,040 --> 00:40:28,035 The Munshi is a Muslim scholar and knows the Koran off by heart. 617 00:40:28,200 --> 00:40:31,989 And for your information, he's a servant no longer. 618 00:40:32,200 --> 00:40:33,838 He's to be given a staff of his own. 619 00:40:34,000 --> 00:40:35,798 What do you mean, "a staff"? 620 00:40:36,520 --> 00:40:37,840 The little fat one. 621 00:40:38,000 --> 00:40:39,479 Oh, this is absurd! 622 00:40:39,640 --> 00:40:41,153 Letters, invitations to supper... 623 00:40:41,320 --> 00:40:42,993 You're treating him like a member of the family. 624 00:40:43,160 --> 00:40:45,674 No, I like Abdul. 625 00:40:45,880 --> 00:40:48,554 Lady Churchill had better get used to the fact 626 00:40:48,720 --> 00:40:51,519 as the Munshi is coming on holiday with us. 627 00:40:51,680 --> 00:40:53,876 As a member of the Household. 628 00:40:54,040 --> 00:40:57,192 You can't take a Muslim to Florence. 629 00:40:57,480 --> 00:41:00,711 I can take a Muslim wherever I like. 630 00:41:01,680 --> 00:41:02,750 Good night, Bertie. 631 00:41:03,800 --> 00:41:04,995 (TRAIN HORN HOOTING) 632 00:41:05,880 --> 00:41:07,200 MOHAMMED: Munshi? 633 00:41:07,560 --> 00:41:08,834 Yes. 634 00:41:09,040 --> 00:41:10,917 A spiritual advisor? 635 00:41:11,080 --> 00:41:12,434 You haven't an idea in your head! 636 00:41:12,560 --> 00:41:13,880 You promised to get us out of here, 637 00:41:14,000 --> 00:41:15,399 and now we're going to bloody Florence. 638 00:41:15,560 --> 00:41:18,871 You don't see what a privilege it is to see the glories of Italy 639 00:41:19,080 --> 00:41:20,354 with all these wonderful people. 640 00:41:20,520 --> 00:41:22,033 You complete bloody idiot! 641 00:41:22,200 --> 00:41:24,669 Do you think they're just going to stand there and let her promote a wog? 642 00:41:24,840 --> 00:41:27,514 I did not come here to carry your bloody cases. 643 00:41:27,680 --> 00:41:29,353 What are you complaining about? 644 00:41:29,760 --> 00:41:32,593 We have our own carriage with a bathroom. 645 00:41:32,800 --> 00:41:35,758 They've made a very nice bed for you on the floor. 646 00:41:35,960 --> 00:41:36,995 (BLOWS NOSE) 647 00:41:37,080 --> 00:41:39,071 Oh, I'm dying here. 648 00:41:39,440 --> 00:41:40,760 I want to go home. 649 00:41:41,040 --> 00:41:43,919 I'm getting sick of your negative attitude. 650 00:41:44,600 --> 00:41:46,910 Life is a big adventure. 651 00:41:47,880 --> 00:41:50,554 You just need to open up and enjoy it. 652 00:41:51,240 --> 00:41:52,435 We're on holiday. 653 00:41:52,600 --> 00:41:56,070 And what? What on Earth can possibly go wrong? 654 00:41:57,240 --> 00:41:58,799 "Do not pull." 655 00:42:00,440 --> 00:42:02,078 (TRAIN HALTING) 656 00:42:04,120 --> 00:42:05,315 (WHISTLE BLOWING IN DISTANCE) 657 00:42:05,400 --> 00:42:10,429 I would like to apologize for the emergency brakes, Your Majesty. 658 00:42:10,720 --> 00:42:12,552 And I hope you did not get injured. 659 00:42:12,800 --> 00:42:13,949 Oh, Abdul! 660 00:42:14,120 --> 00:42:15,599 It was nothing. 661 00:42:15,800 --> 00:42:17,677 It was a perfectly understandable mistake. 662 00:42:19,400 --> 00:42:21,311 I'm so glad you're with us. 663 00:42:21,440 --> 00:42:23,636 What a treat to show you Florence. What's he doing here? 664 00:42:25,280 --> 00:42:26,953 Abdul came to explain what happened earlier. 665 00:42:27,120 --> 00:42:29,589 I really don't see why I have to share your bathroom. 666 00:42:29,760 --> 00:42:32,070 I shared a bed with my mother until I became Queen. 667 00:42:32,240 --> 00:42:33,833 I am 57 years old. 668 00:42:34,000 --> 00:42:35,798 The Munshi has got his own bathroom. 669 00:42:35,960 --> 00:42:37,234 Yes, very fine bathroom. 670 00:42:37,360 --> 00:42:38,634 Yes, yes! 671 00:42:39,000 --> 00:42:40,479 Good night, Mama. 672 00:42:40,640 --> 00:42:41,789 Good night, Mr. Bertie. 673 00:42:42,320 --> 00:42:43,594 Bertie, make sure you shut that door. 674 00:42:50,280 --> 00:42:51,634 Abdul, 675 00:42:53,640 --> 00:42:55,313 I have something for you. 676 00:42:56,120 --> 00:43:00,830 To celebrate your first visit to Florence and for becoming my munshi. 677 00:43:03,720 --> 00:43:05,154 It is a locket. 678 00:43:07,520 --> 00:43:09,158 With a picture of me. 679 00:43:14,800 --> 00:43:18,156 How can I ever thank you, Your Majesty? 680 00:43:19,520 --> 00:43:21,352 Keep me safe. 681 00:43:24,160 --> 00:43:25,480 Forever. 682 00:43:26,240 --> 00:43:28,516 Oh, Abdul. 683 00:43:29,520 --> 00:43:32,034 You will love Florence. 684 00:43:32,880 --> 00:43:35,520 Such wonderful views. 685 00:43:43,320 --> 00:43:45,038 QUEEN VICTORIA: Isn't it glorious? 686 00:43:45,200 --> 00:43:47,157 Albert loved it here. 687 00:43:48,040 --> 00:43:50,190 He so admired the Medicis, 688 00:43:50,880 --> 00:43:54,396 that they commissioned the greatest artists of the day 689 00:43:54,560 --> 00:43:58,713 in order to leave something astonishing behind. 690 00:43:59,280 --> 00:44:02,557 In India also, we commission great artists. 691 00:44:02,760 --> 00:44:05,673 Each emperor would bring the greatest craftsmen 692 00:44:05,840 --> 00:44:08,719 to make great glories for their durbar room. 693 00:44:08,880 --> 00:44:10,712 Durbar room? Yes. 694 00:44:10,880 --> 00:44:13,235 Every emperor had a durbar room, 695 00:44:13,400 --> 00:44:15,710 full of the finest things known to man. 696 00:44:15,920 --> 00:44:18,912 Well, I'm the Empress of India, I should have a durbar room. 697 00:44:19,080 --> 00:44:21,071 That's a wonderful idea, Your Majesty. 698 00:44:21,240 --> 00:44:23,231 But where would you put it? 699 00:44:24,240 --> 00:44:25,913 Oh, the Isle of Wight, obviously. 700 00:44:26,080 --> 00:44:27,912 Your Majesty, 701 00:44:28,120 --> 00:44:29,793 Signor Puccini has arrived. 702 00:44:30,160 --> 00:44:31,878 (SINGING) 703 00:44:46,800 --> 00:44:48,199 (SHUSHING) 704 00:45:09,800 --> 00:45:10,790 Oh! 705 00:45:11,240 --> 00:45:13,675 Where did you say it was from, Mr. Puccini? 706 00:45:13,840 --> 00:45:16,480 From my new opera, Your Majesty, 707 00:45:16,640 --> 00:45:17,994 Manon Lescaut. 708 00:45:18,240 --> 00:45:24,509 About two lovers who are separated by the class divide. 709 00:45:25,440 --> 00:45:27,670 But they run away together. 710 00:45:27,840 --> 00:45:29,274 Oh, it sounds marvelous! 711 00:45:29,640 --> 00:45:31,790 But she is imprisoned for her love. 712 00:45:32,360 --> 00:45:33,395 Oh... 713 00:45:33,480 --> 00:45:35,039 But they escape. 714 00:45:35,200 --> 00:45:36,190 Bravo! 715 00:45:36,360 --> 00:45:38,636 But finally she dies, 716 00:45:38,840 --> 00:45:43,152 and he is utterly bereft. 717 00:45:45,480 --> 00:45:48,154 I'm not sure we do like the sound of it after all. 718 00:45:49,440 --> 00:45:51,795 We prefer comic opera. 719 00:45:52,160 --> 00:45:53,639 Do you know any Gilbert and Sullivan? 720 00:45:55,280 --> 00:45:57,999 Perhaps Your Majesty will sing us a song? 721 00:45:58,160 --> 00:46:01,039 Please? Oh, no, I couldn't possibly. 722 00:46:01,200 --> 00:46:03,953 Of course, of course, yes, Your Majesty! 723 00:46:04,120 --> 00:46:05,155 No, really. 724 00:46:05,320 --> 00:46:06,355 Yes, Your Majesty. 725 00:46:06,520 --> 00:46:08,158 Oh, well. 726 00:46:08,520 --> 00:46:10,158 Maybe just one. 727 00:46:10,240 --> 00:46:11,435 (QUEEN VICTORIA CHUCKLES) 728 00:46:11,520 --> 00:46:15,036 From Pinafore, Bertie? 729 00:46:15,200 --> 00:46:17,157 Do I have to? 730 00:46:17,440 --> 00:46:18,874 (PIANO PLAYING) 731 00:46:22,480 --> 00:46:24,994 (SINGING) I'm called Little Buttercup 732 00:46:25,160 --> 00:46:27,390 Dear Little Buttercup 733 00:46:27,560 --> 00:46:31,474 Though I could never tell why 734 00:46:31,680 --> 00:46:34,149 But still I'm called Buttercup 735 00:46:34,320 --> 00:46:36,038 Poor Little Buttercup 736 00:46:36,360 --> 00:46:40,035 Sweet Little Buttercup, I 737 00:46:40,720 --> 00:46:43,439 I've snuff and tobaccy 738 00:46:43,600 --> 00:46:45,398 And excellent jacky 739 00:46:45,760 --> 00:46:47,080 Of... 740 00:46:48,760 --> 00:46:50,558 (QUEEN VICTORIA VOCALIZING) 741 00:46:57,560 --> 00:46:59,471 I was taught by Mendelssohn, you know? 742 00:46:59,560 --> 00:47:00,595 (CHUCKLES) 743 00:47:00,680 --> 00:47:01,750 To the Queen! 744 00:47:01,960 --> 00:47:03,871 ALL: To the Queen! 745 00:47:04,240 --> 00:47:05,389 To mel 746 00:47:06,160 --> 00:47:07,355 (LIGHT APPLAUSE) 747 00:47:12,480 --> 00:47:14,073 (VOCALIZING) 748 00:47:16,240 --> 00:47:17,594 (LAUGHING) 749 00:47:19,440 --> 00:47:22,080 We shouldn't have had so much champagne. 750 00:47:25,880 --> 00:47:27,279 May 1? 751 00:47:30,880 --> 00:47:32,712 (CONTINUES VOCALIZING) 752 00:47:41,920 --> 00:47:43,433 Oh, Abdul! 753 00:47:44,280 --> 00:47:46,635 I haven't been as happy as this for years. 754 00:47:47,240 --> 00:47:50,232 When I first came to England, 755 00:47:50,960 --> 00:47:52,678 I was terrified of you. 756 00:47:54,240 --> 00:47:56,595 But you're a very kind lady. 757 00:47:57,600 --> 00:48:01,275 You're a very unique lady to me. 758 00:48:01,840 --> 00:48:05,959 And you are very, very unique to me, Abdul. 759 00:48:06,120 --> 00:48:09,795 I know that you are much older than me, 760 00:48:11,000 --> 00:48:12,115 and 761 00:48:13,160 --> 00:48:14,798 you are the Queen of England, 762 00:48:15,640 --> 00:48:18,029 and the Empress of India, 763 00:48:18,280 --> 00:48:21,159 and I'm just a humble munshi. 764 00:48:23,000 --> 00:48:25,514 But I think 765 00:48:26,640 --> 00:48:29,359 you are the most special person in my whole life. 766 00:48:31,480 --> 00:48:33,994 Even more special than my wife. 767 00:48:37,360 --> 00:48:38,714 Wife? 768 00:48:39,680 --> 00:48:40,670 Yes. 769 00:48:42,480 --> 00:48:43,800 You're married? 770 00:48:46,680 --> 00:48:47,670 Of course. 771 00:48:48,680 --> 00:48:50,398 Where is your wife? 772 00:48:52,320 --> 00:48:53,355 In India. 773 00:48:54,520 --> 00:48:56,511 Why didn't you tell me you were married? 774 00:48:58,240 --> 00:48:59,878 I didn't think it mattered. 775 00:49:00,080 --> 00:49:01,878 Well, of course it matters. 776 00:49:02,080 --> 00:49:03,400 It changes everything. 777 00:49:04,720 --> 00:49:06,870 You must return to India immediately. 778 00:49:09,320 --> 00:49:11,038 And bring her back at once. 779 00:49:26,720 --> 00:49:29,189 (SPEAKING URDU) 780 00:49:42,200 --> 00:49:44,555 (SIGHS) Bloody hell. 781 00:49:48,440 --> 00:49:49,760 He's coming! 782 00:49:50,240 --> 00:49:51,230 (GASPS) 783 00:50:10,560 --> 00:50:12,233 How terribly exciting. 784 00:50:35,440 --> 00:50:36,839 It's Ali Baba! 785 00:50:37,000 --> 00:50:38,229 Look at the size of him. 786 00:50:38,400 --> 00:50:40,152 Where'd he get those medals? 787 00:50:54,080 --> 00:50:56,117 What the devil is she wearing? 788 00:50:56,320 --> 00:50:57,515 You can't even see her face. 789 00:51:00,480 --> 00:51:02,471 She looks rather splendid. 790 00:51:02,640 --> 00:51:05,314 But you cannot actually see her, Your Majesty. 791 00:51:06,480 --> 00:51:07,675 I think it's rather dignified. 792 00:51:10,000 --> 00:51:11,479 Who the hell is that? 793 00:51:11,640 --> 00:51:13,153 MOHAMMED: Get the bags, boy. 794 00:51:13,440 --> 00:51:15,113 MISS PHIPPS: He's brought a serving boy. 795 00:51:19,680 --> 00:51:21,830 Good God, another one! How many has he got in there? 796 00:51:26,280 --> 00:51:28,351 Ruddy sod's a bigamist. 797 00:51:28,720 --> 00:51:31,473 I do hope they like their little cottage. (KNOCK ON DOOR) 798 00:51:35,560 --> 00:51:36,550 Your Majesty. 799 00:51:36,640 --> 00:51:38,517 I hope it's not inconvenient. 800 00:51:38,680 --> 00:51:40,796 I just thought we'd pop round for tea. 801 00:51:47,200 --> 00:51:50,830 This is my granddaughter, Sophia, Queen of Greece. 802 00:51:51,040 --> 00:51:54,920 And this is Grand Duchess Sophie of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach. 803 00:51:55,160 --> 00:51:56,514 And my daughter, 804 00:51:56,680 --> 00:51:58,671 Princess Helena Augusta Victoria 805 00:51:58,880 --> 00:52:02,191 of Schleswig-Holstein- Sonderburg-Augustenburg. 806 00:52:02,360 --> 00:52:04,237 This is my wife, Mrs. Karim. 807 00:52:04,400 --> 00:52:05,879 And this is my mother-in-law. 808 00:52:06,320 --> 00:52:09,358 Your Majesty, Sophia, Queen of Greece, 809 00:52:09,560 --> 00:52:12,757 Grand Duchess Sophie of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, 810 00:52:12,920 --> 00:52:15,389 Princess Helena Augusta Victoria 811 00:52:15,560 --> 00:52:19,758 of Schleswig-Holstein- Sonderburg-Augustenburg, 812 00:52:21,040 --> 00:52:25,238 I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of myself, 813 00:52:25,400 --> 00:52:28,438 my wife, and my wife's mother 814 00:52:28,720 --> 00:52:31,234 to thank Her Majesty for accommodating us. 815 00:52:31,400 --> 00:52:34,756 We are very grateful for her infinite kindness 816 00:52:35,240 --> 00:52:37,550 and interior decoration. 817 00:52:37,800 --> 00:52:42,397 The gift of hospitality and friendship to strangers 818 00:52:42,560 --> 00:52:45,313 is of very high importance in our culture. 819 00:52:45,480 --> 00:52:49,314 And so we are honored to repay it in our own small way. 820 00:52:49,920 --> 00:52:52,070 What is ours is yours. 821 00:52:52,240 --> 00:52:53,594 Quite literally. 822 00:52:53,960 --> 00:52:55,155 Alhamdulilah. 823 00:52:57,200 --> 00:52:59,077 QUEEN VICTORIA: My dear Munshi, 824 00:52:59,600 --> 00:53:01,591 we are so glad to have you here, my children. 825 00:53:01,760 --> 00:53:03,751 We have missed you enormously. 826 00:53:04,320 --> 00:53:06,880 I can't wait to show you the Durbar Room. 827 00:53:07,320 --> 00:53:08,594 Children? 828 00:53:09,880 --> 00:53:12,156 Ponsonby, you will have to do something about this. 829 00:53:12,320 --> 00:53:14,834 My dear Munshi, I'm so glad you're back. 830 00:53:15,360 --> 00:53:17,670 It's been dreadfully dull without you. 831 00:53:18,520 --> 00:53:20,955 And I'm so glad to meet Mrs. Karim. 832 00:53:23,240 --> 00:53:27,234 There is just one thing I've been curious about the whole afternoon. 833 00:53:28,120 --> 00:53:30,236 What does she look like behind her veil? 834 00:53:30,960 --> 00:53:32,030 You must see her. 835 00:53:32,200 --> 00:53:33,395 Is that allowed? 836 00:53:33,880 --> 00:53:36,918 You're a lady. And the Empress of India. 837 00:53:37,080 --> 00:53:38,070 Oh... 838 00:53:38,480 --> 00:53:40,437 Well, where the bloody hell's she going now? 839 00:53:47,920 --> 00:53:49,638 Your Majesty. 840 00:54:14,040 --> 00:54:15,360 (CHUCKLES) 841 00:54:17,320 --> 00:54:18,310 Oh... 842 00:54:19,440 --> 00:54:21,590 You really are beautiful. 843 00:54:21,680 --> 00:54:22,670 (CHUCKLES) 844 00:54:23,760 --> 00:54:25,751 LORD SALISBURY: What on Earth is a durbar room? 845 00:54:25,840 --> 00:54:28,514 It's a celebration of all things Indian, Prime Minister, 846 00:54:28,680 --> 00:54:31,320 inspired by the Mughal emperors. 847 00:54:31,480 --> 00:54:32,914 But I don't understand. 848 00:54:33,120 --> 00:54:35,430 Who gave her permission to build this in the first place? 849 00:54:35,600 --> 00:54:38,319 Don't blame me, I was in Monte Carlo. 850 00:54:38,480 --> 00:54:40,517 I'm afraid she's a law unto herself, Prime Minister. 851 00:54:40,680 --> 00:54:43,433 For God's sake! She'll be wearing a burga next. 852 00:54:44,000 --> 00:54:46,594 Prime Minister, you are late. 853 00:54:46,800 --> 00:54:49,269 I'm terribly sorry, Your Majesty. 854 00:54:49,440 --> 00:54:51,033 Well, let us begin. 855 00:54:51,200 --> 00:54:55,194 This, as you can see, is the Indian corridor. 856 00:54:57,160 --> 00:55:01,199 The Durbar Room was designed by Mr. Bhai Ram Singh. 857 00:55:03,040 --> 00:55:04,951 The place is crawling with them. 858 00:55:05,120 --> 00:55:08,715 We have commissioned a series of portraits of eminent Indians. 859 00:55:08,880 --> 00:55:10,029 This... 860 00:55:10,240 --> 00:55:12,390 Princess Gowramma. 861 00:55:12,560 --> 00:55:14,551 And this of course, 862 00:55:14,720 --> 00:55:16,393 is the Munshi. 863 00:55:17,720 --> 00:55:19,552 An honor to meet you, Mr. Prime Minister, sir. 864 00:55:19,720 --> 00:55:21,552 A good likeness, don't you think? 865 00:55:22,920 --> 00:55:25,912 I asked him to take a few pounds off. 866 00:55:27,480 --> 00:55:29,756 This is my wife, Mr. Prime Minister, sir. 867 00:55:29,920 --> 00:55:32,560 And that is my mother-in-law. 868 00:55:32,760 --> 00:55:35,400 At least I think that's the right way round. 869 00:55:35,600 --> 00:55:36,590 (LAUGHS) 870 00:55:37,600 --> 00:55:38,999 These are my servants, 871 00:55:39,160 --> 00:55:40,992 Mohammed and Ahmed. 872 00:55:41,160 --> 00:55:44,152 And this is the Durbar Room. 873 00:55:45,080 --> 00:55:48,072 What the hell is going on here, Ponsonby? 874 00:55:55,760 --> 00:55:58,070 The carvings are from Uttar Pradesh. 875 00:55:59,120 --> 00:56:01,953 And the carpet was woven in a jail in Agra. 876 00:56:02,120 --> 00:56:04,430 Perfect, I think, for the tableau. 877 00:56:05,440 --> 00:56:07,397 But the piece de résistance 878 00:56:07,560 --> 00:56:10,279 is the Peacock Throne. 879 00:56:10,440 --> 00:56:13,273 An exact copy of the one at Agra. 880 00:56:16,640 --> 00:56:18,119 And, of course, the Koh-i-noor. 881 00:56:18,640 --> 00:56:21,234 Now I really do feel like the Empress of India. 882 00:56:22,600 --> 00:56:24,796 I thought she was supposed to be dying. 883 00:56:24,960 --> 00:56:28,430 It really is a remarkable addition to the house, Your Majesty. 884 00:56:28,600 --> 00:56:31,035 We have Abdul to thank for the whole idea. 885 00:56:31,240 --> 00:56:33,629 To celebrate the completion of the Durbar Room, 886 00:56:33,800 --> 00:56:35,791 a little surprise, Your Majesty. 887 00:56:38,440 --> 00:56:39,760 What is it? 888 00:56:40,160 --> 00:56:42,310 A mango, Your Majesty. 889 00:56:43,800 --> 00:56:45,632 One moment, Your Majesty. 890 00:56:50,640 --> 00:56:51,630 Uh... 891 00:56:51,840 --> 00:56:54,480 It's off. 892 00:56:56,760 --> 00:56:58,239 Sir Henry. 893 00:56:58,400 --> 00:56:59,993 This mango is off. 894 00:57:04,960 --> 00:57:07,349 I'm terribly sorry, Your Majesty. 895 00:57:10,520 --> 00:57:13,478 Take one of these whenever you see the Munshi. 896 00:57:14,920 --> 00:57:17,958 QUEEN VICTORIA: I can't wait to show you the tableau, Prime Minister. 897 00:57:20,440 --> 00:57:23,512 A line has definitively been crossed. 898 00:57:24,600 --> 00:57:26,750 I can't go on stage like this. 899 00:57:26,960 --> 00:57:28,519 I'm absolutely sick. 900 00:57:28,680 --> 00:57:29,829 But you have to. 901 00:57:30,000 --> 00:57:31,434 The Prime Minister will be watching. 902 00:57:31,600 --> 00:57:34,160 This is a complete and utter disaster. 903 00:57:35,960 --> 00:57:37,109 I don't know what you're talking about. 904 00:57:37,280 --> 00:57:38,350 They've been waiting for this. 905 00:57:38,440 --> 00:57:39,430 Who? Who have? 906 00:57:39,640 --> 00:57:41,711 Ponsonby, Reid, the whole damn lot. 907 00:57:41,880 --> 00:57:43,632 Don't you see? She's been rubbing their noses in it, 908 00:57:43,720 --> 00:57:44,915 but now it's going public. 909 00:57:45,000 --> 00:57:47,389 I'm telling you, they're not going to stand for it. 910 00:57:47,560 --> 00:57:49,471 They'll rise up and chop your bloody balls off. 911 00:57:49,640 --> 00:57:50,710 I haven't done anything. 912 00:57:50,840 --> 00:57:51,875 You stupid bloody Uncle Tom. 913 00:57:52,000 --> 00:57:53,718 You can't win on their terms. 914 00:57:54,080 --> 00:57:55,479 (INDISTINCT WHISPERING) 915 00:57:57,360 --> 00:57:59,033 Mrs. Munshi. 916 00:58:02,160 --> 00:58:03,514 Bertie. 917 00:58:07,520 --> 00:58:11,229 I've never been so humiliated in my entire life. 918 00:58:11,400 --> 00:58:14,313 Actually, I'm rather enjoying it. 919 00:58:14,760 --> 00:58:16,751 Beginners on stage, please. 920 00:58:19,080 --> 00:58:22,232 A scene in Ancient Persia. 921 00:58:23,440 --> 00:58:24,430 (TRUMPETS PLAYING) 922 00:58:26,760 --> 00:58:30,754 I am the Sultan of Persia. 923 00:58:31,920 --> 00:58:34,833 The King of all Kings. 924 00:58:49,600 --> 00:58:51,113 Your Highness! 925 00:58:51,280 --> 00:58:56,434 We bestow upon you all the riches of the Orient. 926 00:59:03,720 --> 00:59:06,234 You are now under my power! 927 00:59:18,560 --> 00:59:20,949 Bravo, bravo, the Munshi! 928 00:59:35,680 --> 00:59:37,557 (THUNDER RUMBLING) 929 00:59:37,640 --> 00:59:41,076 What the hell is this, Ponsonby? Munshi-mania? 930 00:59:41,240 --> 00:59:43,311 I'm trying to keep an empire together, 931 00:59:43,480 --> 00:59:45,391 looks like they're running the place. 932 00:59:45,920 --> 00:59:48,992 I want this whole sodding mess knocked on the head. 933 00:59:49,160 --> 00:59:50,639 Or you're finished. 934 00:59:50,800 --> 00:59:52,154 Understood? 935 01:00:01,200 --> 01:00:02,759 QUEEN VICTORIA: Oh, Sir Henry. 936 01:00:03,000 --> 01:00:06,789 Tell us what exactly did the Prime Minister say about the tableau? 937 01:00:09,280 --> 01:00:11,157 To be entirely frank, Your Majesty, 938 01:00:11,320 --> 01:00:13,436 he seemed to be a little perturbed. 939 01:00:13,600 --> 01:00:14,954 Whatever for? 940 01:00:15,120 --> 01:00:16,519 He must have liked the Munshi. 941 01:00:16,680 --> 01:00:19,433 I think the Munshi was the problem, Your Majesty. 942 01:00:19,600 --> 01:00:21,511 Really? I thought he was rather good. 943 01:00:21,720 --> 01:00:23,950 I think he meant his position, I think he was rather alarmed 944 01:00:24,120 --> 01:00:27,875 he had such a prominent role in the Household. 945 01:00:28,040 --> 01:00:30,190 QUEEN VICTORIA: Of course Abdul has a prominent role in the Household. 946 01:00:30,680 --> 01:00:31,795 He is my munshi. 947 01:00:31,960 --> 01:00:34,031 But he's an Indian, Your Majesty. 948 01:00:34,720 --> 01:00:35,949 I am aware of that. 949 01:00:36,640 --> 01:00:39,553 Given current sensitivities in the subcontinent, Your Majesty, 950 01:00:39,720 --> 01:00:42,712 the Prime Minister was concerned that it might be 951 01:00:42,880 --> 01:00:45,315 sending the wrong message. 952 01:00:45,960 --> 01:00:48,793 I should have thought it was a jolly good message. 953 01:00:48,960 --> 01:00:50,394 But he's a Muslim, Your Majesty. 954 01:00:50,560 --> 01:00:52,153 Precisely. 955 01:00:52,680 --> 01:00:54,671 We owe them so much, do we not? 956 01:00:55,720 --> 01:00:57,916 For their role in the Mutiny, for example. 957 01:00:59,520 --> 01:01:01,033 The Mutiny, Your Majesty? 958 01:01:01,200 --> 01:01:04,158 Yes, for the help they gave us with the Hindus. 959 01:01:06,200 --> 01:01:12,071 But the Mutiny was a Muslim-led revolt, Your Majesty. 960 01:01:15,600 --> 01:01:17,034 Are you sure? 961 01:01:17,200 --> 01:01:18,599 DR. REID: Of course. 962 01:01:18,920 --> 01:01:20,877 The Muslim soldiers revolted 963 01:01:21,040 --> 01:01:25,034 when it was rumored that their rifles were greased with pork fat. 964 01:01:28,240 --> 01:01:29,594 Really? 965 01:01:30,120 --> 01:01:32,509 SIR HENRY: The Grand Mufti, himself, 966 01:01:32,680 --> 01:01:36,196 put out a fatwa against you personally, Your Majesty. 967 01:01:36,360 --> 01:01:41,673 And Muslim soldiers murdered over two thousand British personnel. 968 01:01:45,440 --> 01:01:47,556 Who have you been talking to, Mother? 969 01:01:51,640 --> 01:01:52,630 Ta-dal 970 01:01:55,800 --> 01:01:57,950 I have opened my heart to you. 971 01:01:58,120 --> 01:01:59,952 I brought your family from India. 972 01:02:00,120 --> 01:02:02,794 I promoted you in the face of considerable opposition 973 01:02:02,920 --> 01:02:05,230 and disquiet from the Household. 974 01:02:05,440 --> 01:02:06,953 I even turned a blind eye 975 01:02:07,160 --> 01:02:09,436 when you failed to tell me that you were married, 976 01:02:09,600 --> 01:02:12,479 which, as you know, came as quite a surprise. 977 01:02:12,640 --> 01:02:14,517 How could you let me humiliate myself 978 01:02:14,640 --> 01:02:16,597 in front of the entire Household? 979 01:02:16,800 --> 01:02:18,393 I am deeply sorry, Your Majesty. 980 01:02:18,560 --> 01:02:22,633 QUEEN VICTORIA: You said the Hindus were behind the Mutiny. 981 01:02:22,840 --> 01:02:24,319 ABDUL: I didn't say it was only the Hindus. 982 01:02:24,480 --> 01:02:26,949 QUEEN VICTORIA: You told me categorically the Muslims were my friends. 983 01:02:27,120 --> 01:02:28,315 ABDUL: We are your friends, Your... 984 01:02:28,480 --> 01:02:30,391 QUEEN VICTORIA: Abdul, there is a fatwa against me. 985 01:02:30,600 --> 01:02:32,955 It was the Muslims who started the whole thing. 986 01:02:33,120 --> 01:02:35,509 This is completely unacceptable. 987 01:02:38,600 --> 01:02:42,992 Abdul, I thought you were outstanding as the Sultan of Persia, 988 01:02:43,160 --> 01:02:45,436 but I'm afraid you have to go home. 989 01:02:47,520 --> 01:02:49,909 (MOUTHING) Hallelujah! 990 01:02:54,520 --> 01:02:57,319 You've hurt my feelings very much indeed. 991 01:02:58,280 --> 01:03:00,191 Don't you see the position you have put me in? 992 01:03:05,520 --> 01:03:08,194 Thank you for everything you've done for me. 993 01:03:09,160 --> 01:03:11,037 I will miss you a very great deal. 994 01:03:37,560 --> 01:03:41,030 So, we're going home? 995 01:04:09,760 --> 01:04:11,353 Good night, Mother. 996 01:04:12,440 --> 01:04:13,874 Good night. 997 01:04:32,240 --> 01:04:33,753 (THUNDER RUMBLES) 998 01:05:25,440 --> 01:05:26,999 (SIGHS) 999 01:05:28,440 --> 01:05:29,510 Mrs. Tuck? 1000 01:05:30,440 --> 01:05:31,510 Mrs. Tuck. 1001 01:05:35,560 --> 01:05:36,789 (KNOCKING AT DOOR) 1002 01:05:39,120 --> 01:05:40,315 (LIGHTNING CRASHES) 1003 01:05:44,840 --> 01:05:46,114 Abdul. 1004 01:05:47,360 --> 01:05:48,759 You've been an utter fool. 1005 01:05:48,960 --> 01:05:51,474 And I'm absolutely furious with you. 1006 01:05:52,360 --> 01:05:54,715 It is unconscionable that as my munshi 1007 01:05:54,880 --> 01:05:57,190 you should have lied to me in any way. 1008 01:05:58,000 --> 01:05:58,990 But... 1009 01:05:59,160 --> 01:06:02,551 It would be also completely churlish of me 1010 01:06:03,120 --> 01:06:06,556 not to recognize the considerable kindness 1011 01:06:06,720 --> 01:06:08,518 and devotion you have shown. 1012 01:06:11,560 --> 01:06:15,030 I suppose in some way you thought you were protecting me. 1013 01:06:15,680 --> 01:06:20,880 But as the monarch I realize that nothing can really protect me. 1014 01:06:22,320 --> 01:06:24,709 And so, in that light, I have decided, 1015 01:06:24,880 --> 01:06:28,032 although I'm very disappointed, 1016 01:06:30,040 --> 01:06:31,189 that I want you to stay. 1017 01:06:34,320 --> 01:06:38,075 Your gracious Majesty. Thank you, Your Majesty. 1018 01:06:38,240 --> 01:06:42,029 Abdul, there is something we must sort out. 1019 01:06:44,240 --> 01:06:47,596 I am deeply concerned about Mrs. Karim. 1020 01:06:48,520 --> 01:06:49,669 Mrs. Karim? 1021 01:06:51,040 --> 01:06:53,429 By now, one would have expected 1022 01:06:53,600 --> 01:06:57,275 to hear the pitter-patter of little Muslim feet 1023 01:06:57,440 --> 01:06:59,909 along the corridors of Osborne House. 1024 01:07:02,280 --> 01:07:05,113 I am concerned that everything is 1025 01:07:06,040 --> 01:07:08,953 functioning below stairs. 1026 01:07:12,120 --> 01:07:15,238 I want you to examine Mrs. Karim. 1027 01:07:16,200 --> 01:07:17,599 Examine Mrs. Karim? 1028 01:07:17,800 --> 01:07:18,790 Mm. 1029 01:07:19,280 --> 01:07:23,751 Just, um, make sure that everything's working. 1030 01:07:25,120 --> 01:07:26,235 But, Your Majesty, 1031 01:07:26,400 --> 01:07:29,279 I thought the Munshi and his family were leaving us. 1032 01:07:29,640 --> 01:07:31,278 Whatever gave you that impression? 1033 01:07:33,880 --> 01:07:37,316 The Munshi and his family are integral parts of the Royal Household. 1034 01:07:39,760 --> 01:07:40,875 BERTIE: As far as I'm concerned, 1035 01:07:41,040 --> 01:07:42,030 this is war. 1036 01:07:42,160 --> 01:07:43,639 We're going to dig up every last bit 1037 01:07:43,800 --> 01:07:45,313 of dirt this blackguard's ever done. 1038 01:07:45,480 --> 01:07:48,154 I want someone in India raking through the family coals. 1039 01:07:48,320 --> 01:07:50,152 Your son's out there, isn't he, Ponsonby? 1040 01:07:50,320 --> 01:07:51,879 I couldn't possibly be involved 1041 01:07:52,000 --> 01:07:53,559 in subterfuge, Your Royal Highness. 1042 01:07:54,240 --> 01:07:56,629 Look, very soon I am going to be King. 1043 01:07:56,840 --> 01:07:59,559 You will bloody well do as you're told! 1044 01:08:00,800 --> 01:08:02,154 You'll leave no stone unturned. 1045 01:08:02,280 --> 01:08:04,840 You will make a dossier, and you put it all down in black and white. 1046 01:08:05,000 --> 01:08:07,276 And put an end to all this shit! 1047 01:08:08,120 --> 01:08:09,758 For good. 1048 01:08:16,000 --> 01:08:20,198 Well, I'd better go and examine Mrs. Munshi. 1049 01:08:22,200 --> 01:08:23,474 ABDUL: Dr. Reid. 1050 01:08:24,440 --> 01:08:25,669 Do come in. 1051 01:08:26,760 --> 01:08:29,274 She'll have to uncover her face. 1052 01:08:29,440 --> 01:08:31,590 That is impossible, sir. 1053 01:08:31,760 --> 01:08:33,876 I need to see her tongue. 1054 01:08:35,680 --> 01:08:37,273 (SPEAKING URDU) 1055 01:08:42,880 --> 01:08:44,029 Well? 1056 01:08:44,440 --> 01:08:45,589 She's fine. 1057 01:08:56,120 --> 01:08:57,394 SIR HENRY: Mr. Mohammed. 1058 01:08:57,560 --> 01:09:02,396 We have come here because we are not unaware of your predicament. 1059 01:09:02,560 --> 01:09:05,393 That you arrived in the first place almost by accident, 1060 01:09:05,560 --> 01:09:07,710 and now find yourself stuck here 1061 01:09:07,880 --> 01:09:11,669 through a bizarre set of circumstances, none of your own making. 1062 01:09:12,360 --> 01:09:15,557 Nor is it beneath our notice 1063 01:09:15,720 --> 01:09:17,393 that the inclement English weather 1064 01:09:17,560 --> 01:09:19,233 has been the cause of a precipitous decline 1065 01:09:19,400 --> 01:09:21,391 in your general health. 1066 01:09:22,480 --> 01:09:24,232 What is more, 1067 01:09:25,400 --> 01:09:28,756 you continue to suffer the vast indignity 1068 01:09:28,920 --> 01:09:33,391 of being a servant to someone who is in many ways your inferior. 1069 01:09:33,600 --> 01:09:35,830 So, it occurred to us that, um, 1070 01:09:37,240 --> 01:09:40,073 we might be able to offer you some help. 1071 01:09:43,560 --> 01:09:44,675 Help? 1072 01:09:44,840 --> 01:09:46,069 Travel home. 1073 01:09:46,280 --> 01:09:48,271 Perhaps a modest pension. 1074 01:09:48,440 --> 01:09:50,716 In return, of course, for, um... 1075 01:09:51,600 --> 01:09:53,955 A little information. 1076 01:10:01,080 --> 01:10:03,071 You want me to 1077 01:10:03,880 --> 01:10:05,234 dish the dirty? 1078 01:10:05,400 --> 01:10:08,279 In a manner of speaking. 1079 01:10:14,360 --> 01:10:16,192 What would you like me to say? 1080 01:10:16,360 --> 01:10:18,033 Anything, really. 1081 01:10:18,920 --> 01:10:20,911 Well, we need details. 1082 01:10:22,040 --> 01:10:23,269 What he says. 1083 01:10:23,960 --> 01:10:25,633 What he does. 1084 01:10:32,120 --> 01:10:36,000 Abdul does what everyone else does. 1085 01:10:36,160 --> 01:10:37,309 He, uh... 1086 01:10:39,160 --> 01:10:41,595 He looks for preferment. 1087 01:10:42,960 --> 01:10:44,951 He curries favor. 1088 01:10:51,640 --> 01:10:57,158 He crawls up the stinking greasy pole 1089 01:10:58,440 --> 01:11:00,351 of the shitty British Empire. 1090 01:11:03,440 --> 01:11:08,469 Making fools of all of you, because he is a servant. 1091 01:11:10,280 --> 01:11:12,271 An Indian Muslim servant, 1092 01:11:12,440 --> 01:11:15,034 and you are all quaking in your boots 1093 01:11:15,200 --> 01:11:18,830 because he's beating you at your own game. 1094 01:11:19,040 --> 01:11:22,158 No one is quaking in their boots. 1095 01:11:22,320 --> 01:11:24,994 We are the most powerful nation on Earth. 1096 01:11:25,160 --> 01:11:26,878 At the height of our influence. 1097 01:11:27,040 --> 01:11:29,031 In that case, 1098 01:11:29,520 --> 01:11:31,716 the only way is down. 1099 01:11:32,880 --> 01:11:36,669 So stick your stupid British Empire 1100 01:11:37,320 --> 01:11:42,156 up your stinky royal bottom hole, Mr. Bertie Prince, sir. 1101 01:11:49,680 --> 01:11:52,798 I hope he makes the whole damn thing come tumbling down. 1102 01:11:52,960 --> 01:11:54,553 (MUFFLED COUGH) 1103 01:12:03,240 --> 01:12:05,675 I will see to it that you die here. 1104 01:12:13,560 --> 01:12:14,709 He didn't say anything. 1105 01:12:14,880 --> 01:12:17,156 What do you mean, "He didn't say anything"? 1106 01:12:17,320 --> 01:12:18,754 We did our best with him, 1107 01:12:18,920 --> 01:12:20,672 but he spoke most intemperately. 1108 01:12:20,840 --> 01:12:22,558 The man is an absolute shit. 1109 01:12:22,720 --> 01:12:24,199 Dr. Reid. 1110 01:12:25,760 --> 01:12:27,398 I'm not a fool. 1111 01:12:27,560 --> 01:12:29,278 I know there is some skullduggery afoot. 1112 01:12:29,440 --> 01:12:32,353 Something's going on here, and I'm not going to stand for it. 1113 01:12:32,520 --> 01:12:33,999 Dr. Reid, 1114 01:12:34,200 --> 01:12:35,918 I asked you to get to the bottom 1115 01:12:36,080 --> 01:12:37,753 of Mrs. Karim's fertility issues. 1116 01:12:37,920 --> 01:12:39,593 It seems that nothing has been done. 1117 01:12:40,440 --> 01:12:42,272 Well, actually, Your Majesty, 1118 01:12:42,440 --> 01:12:46,274 it was impossible to make a conclusive judgment 1119 01:12:47,240 --> 01:12:48,435 for religious reasons. 1120 01:12:48,600 --> 01:12:49,954 Did you examine the Munshi? 1121 01:12:51,040 --> 01:12:52,155 No, Your Majesty. 1122 01:12:52,280 --> 01:12:53,395 Well, examine the Munshi. 1123 01:12:53,600 --> 01:12:54,920 Bertie. 1124 01:13:01,400 --> 01:13:03,869 I did not do seven years at Edinburgh University 1125 01:13:04,040 --> 01:13:06,190 to look at Indian dicks! 1126 01:13:10,480 --> 01:13:11,914 Trousers. 1127 01:13:35,120 --> 01:13:38,238 Eureka! He is riddled with the clap! 1128 01:13:38,360 --> 01:13:39,953 (SNICKERS) 1129 01:13:40,680 --> 01:13:42,318 Well, well. 1130 01:13:43,000 --> 01:13:44,991 Mother, we have to see you. 1131 01:13:45,760 --> 01:13:47,239 Alone. 1132 01:13:47,440 --> 01:13:49,431 I'm in the middle of my Urdu lesson. 1133 01:13:50,120 --> 01:13:54,910 Mother, we come with very important news of a highly personal matter. 1134 01:13:55,080 --> 01:13:56,593 I've nothing to hide from Abdul. 1135 01:13:56,760 --> 01:13:58,637 Please, Your Majesty. 1136 01:14:06,040 --> 01:14:07,030 (DOOR CLOSES) 1137 01:14:13,880 --> 01:14:15,154 Your Majesty... 1138 01:14:15,960 --> 01:14:19,715 I'm afraid our news concerns the Munshi. 1139 01:14:20,560 --> 01:14:24,030 We have proof beyond any doubt that Abdul Karim 1140 01:14:24,200 --> 01:14:29,673 is a low-born impostor, 1141 01:14:30,400 --> 01:14:32,357 Your Majesty. 1142 01:14:33,880 --> 01:14:39,671 The Munshi is from a noble family and a long line of teachers. 1143 01:14:39,840 --> 01:14:43,356 No, I'm afraid he was a mere clerk in a common jail. 1144 01:14:44,560 --> 01:14:48,235 My own son has sent word from India and has actually spoken 1145 01:14:48,400 --> 01:14:50,550 to his immediate superior. 1146 01:14:51,320 --> 01:14:54,870 His family are completely uneducated. 1147 01:14:55,200 --> 01:14:58,238 His father is a lowly apothecary. 1148 01:14:58,560 --> 01:15:01,518 BERTIE: The Munshi never even went to school, Mother. 1149 01:15:02,080 --> 01:15:03,718 The man's a complete fraud. 1150 01:15:03,880 --> 01:15:05,917 And here he is, overlooking the boxes. 1151 01:15:06,320 --> 01:15:08,436 SIR HENRY: I'm afraid it's true, Your Majesty. 1152 01:15:09,040 --> 01:15:11,919 Abdul and his father are completely common. 1153 01:15:13,920 --> 01:15:17,072 We have prepared a dossier. 1154 01:15:17,280 --> 01:15:19,430 You despicable toads! 1155 01:15:21,000 --> 01:15:22,434 Racialists! 1156 01:15:22,600 --> 01:15:24,398 Spying? Dossier? 1157 01:15:24,560 --> 01:15:26,551 Picking on a poor defenseless Indian? 1158 01:15:26,720 --> 01:15:28,438 Of course he doesn't have qualifications. 1159 01:15:28,600 --> 01:15:31,752 They do things completely differently out there. 1160 01:15:31,960 --> 01:15:33,030 Don't you see, Mama? 1161 01:15:33,200 --> 01:15:36,079 He's using his position for his own gain. 1162 01:15:36,560 --> 01:15:39,871 And how does that make him any different from any of you? 1163 01:15:40,560 --> 01:15:43,951 How dare you look down on Abdul? 1164 01:15:44,720 --> 01:15:46,950 How dare you defame his poor father? 1165 01:15:47,120 --> 01:15:49,953 Bertie, I'm ashamed that you're part of all this. 1166 01:15:50,960 --> 01:15:53,952 Abdul is a loyal, wise, sympathetic human being, 1167 01:15:54,600 --> 01:15:56,716 who has raised himself on his own merits. 1168 01:15:57,280 --> 01:15:59,271 Bring Abdul in here. 1169 01:16:01,040 --> 01:16:02,599 Bring him in! 1170 01:16:06,600 --> 01:16:08,238 Now, I want you to repeat after me, 1171 01:16:08,400 --> 01:16:10,073 "I will be courteous to the Munshi." 1172 01:16:20,000 --> 01:16:22,992 I will be courteous to the Munshi. 1173 01:16:23,120 --> 01:16:24,110 You. 1174 01:16:26,320 --> 01:16:28,072 I will be courteous to the Munshi. 1175 01:16:28,520 --> 01:16:29,919 Bertie. All of you. 1176 01:16:30,080 --> 01:16:33,471 "I will be courteous to the Munshi." 1177 01:16:34,680 --> 01:16:37,911 ALL: I will be courteous to the Munshi. 1178 01:16:38,080 --> 01:16:39,991 It has become apparent 1179 01:16:40,360 --> 01:16:43,432 that in order to get any respect from the Household, 1180 01:16:43,600 --> 01:16:45,273 one needs to be formally recognized. 1181 01:16:47,440 --> 01:16:48,794 In which case, Abdul. 1182 01:16:51,200 --> 01:16:53,953 I intend to give you a knighthood in the next honors list. 1183 01:16:54,120 --> 01:16:56,509 Enough! This is absurd! 1184 01:16:57,360 --> 01:16:59,192 We cannot protect you from this any further. 1185 01:16:59,360 --> 01:17:01,158 The man is riddled with gonorrhea! 1186 01:17:04,880 --> 01:17:05,915 Gonorrhea? 1187 01:17:06,880 --> 01:17:09,679 SIR HENRY: Yes. Your Majesty. 1188 01:17:15,880 --> 01:17:19,396 Well, you are a doctor. Why don't you treat him? 1189 01:17:19,560 --> 01:17:21,836 Now get out of my sight, all of you! 1190 01:17:29,400 --> 01:17:32,552 Listen, you pox-ridden Indian shit! 1191 01:17:32,720 --> 01:17:35,553 Why don't you bloody well leave her alone? Dr. Reid! Dr. Reid! 1192 01:17:35,720 --> 01:17:38,155 Be courteous! 1193 01:17:38,560 --> 01:17:39,550 (GRUNTS) 1194 01:17:40,440 --> 01:17:41,794 (COUGHING) 1195 01:17:48,160 --> 01:17:49,195 Knighted? 1196 01:17:49,920 --> 01:17:51,991 Surely there is some law against it. 1197 01:17:52,160 --> 01:17:53,912 The man's a common Indian, for God's sakes. 1198 01:17:54,080 --> 01:17:55,673 Well, she can't just do what she likes. 1199 01:17:55,840 --> 01:17:56,910 That's right. 1200 01:17:57,080 --> 01:17:59,196 We are the ones who make this palace work, 1201 01:17:59,400 --> 01:18:01,152 and we are being ignored 1202 01:18:01,360 --> 01:18:02,350 and exploited. Yes. 1203 01:18:02,520 --> 01:18:05,273 We have to stand up to this wanton bullying. 1204 01:18:05,440 --> 01:18:07,192 But she's the Queen. 1205 01:18:07,720 --> 01:18:09,279 She's our sovereign. 1206 01:18:09,520 --> 01:18:13,912 Her position is based entirely on the implicit contract she makes with us. 1207 01:18:14,560 --> 01:18:17,712 If she does not drop this preposterous insult, 1208 01:18:17,920 --> 01:18:19,911 we should all leave! 1209 01:18:20,080 --> 01:18:21,559 Yes. 1210 01:18:22,120 --> 01:18:25,351 Somebody has to tell her. 1211 01:18:26,280 --> 01:18:29,636 We should make a deputation. 1212 01:18:31,560 --> 01:18:32,789 I think you should go. 1213 01:18:32,960 --> 01:18:34,871 You're the head of the Household. 1214 01:18:35,040 --> 01:18:36,713 Oh, no, I couldn't possibly go. 1215 01:18:36,880 --> 01:18:38,791 It would bring the position into disrepute. 1216 01:18:40,120 --> 01:18:41,394 Mrs. Tuck. 1217 01:18:43,080 --> 01:18:44,957 You know her very well, don't you? 1218 01:18:45,320 --> 01:18:47,277 But I'm just her dresser. 1219 01:18:47,560 --> 01:18:48,789 What about you, Miss Phipps? 1220 01:18:54,880 --> 01:18:56,314 Off you go. 1221 01:19:09,640 --> 01:19:12,314 And don't take "no" for an answer. 1222 01:19:23,360 --> 01:19:24,680 Your Majesty. 1223 01:19:26,000 --> 01:19:27,149 Out with it. 1224 01:19:27,440 --> 01:19:29,192 Girl, can't you see, I'm busy. 1225 01:19:30,840 --> 01:19:33,992 There is something I must say that... 1226 01:19:37,200 --> 01:19:39,669 What is the meaning of this? Stop shaking! 1227 01:19:40,640 --> 01:19:44,315 I have come to ask you to reconsider the... 1228 01:19:46,360 --> 01:19:47,998 The elevation of... 1229 01:19:49,120 --> 01:19:50,519 Of Mr. Karim. 1230 01:19:52,880 --> 01:19:54,029 What did you say? 1231 01:19:57,040 --> 01:20:00,829 I've come to ask you not to give Mr. Karim a knighthood, Your Majesty. 1232 01:20:02,880 --> 01:20:04,632 Why the devil not? 1233 01:20:05,360 --> 01:20:07,715 The members of the Household demand 1234 01:20:07,880 --> 01:20:10,872 that you abandon your plans, Your Majesty. 1235 01:20:11,680 --> 01:20:13,353 Demand? 1236 01:20:14,240 --> 01:20:18,871 We believe that it degrades the very concept of knighthood. 1237 01:20:19,520 --> 01:20:23,514 He comes from a very low family, Your Majesty. 1238 01:20:24,320 --> 01:20:25,549 And 1239 01:20:26,400 --> 01:20:28,073 he is colored. 1240 01:20:29,000 --> 01:20:30,559 Get out of my sight. 1241 01:20:36,240 --> 01:20:37,355 Did you not hear me? 1242 01:20:38,760 --> 01:20:41,593 Your Majesty, I must inform you that if you refuse, 1243 01:20:41,760 --> 01:20:44,752 the entire Household will resign. 1244 01:20:46,000 --> 01:20:47,434 Treason! 1245 01:20:48,720 --> 01:20:49,915 Treason! 1246 01:20:54,760 --> 01:20:56,433 Treason. 1247 01:21:21,560 --> 01:21:24,951 Mummy, enough is enough. 1248 01:21:27,960 --> 01:21:31,715 You will drop this Munshi business forthwith. 1249 01:21:32,040 --> 01:21:33,633 Do you hear me? 1250 01:21:36,600 --> 01:21:38,159 Did you really think the Household 1251 01:21:38,320 --> 01:21:39,879 would countenance such an insult? 1252 01:21:40,080 --> 01:21:41,753 I will not be disobeyed. 1253 01:21:41,920 --> 01:21:43,274 No. No. 1254 01:21:43,440 --> 01:21:46,751 I have put up with you for over 50 years! 1255 01:21:46,960 --> 01:21:49,395 You will drop this forthwith or... 1256 01:21:49,560 --> 01:21:50,630 Or, or, or, or, Bertie? 1257 01:21:50,840 --> 01:21:51,910 Or 1258 01:21:52,080 --> 01:21:56,392 we will have you certified insane! 1259 01:21:58,480 --> 01:22:01,791 And removed from office immediately. 1260 01:22:04,600 --> 01:22:07,956 Here are the papers signed by Dr. Reid. 1261 01:22:25,200 --> 01:22:28,192 I am 81 years of age. 1262 01:22:29,200 --> 01:22:33,353 I've had nine children, and 42 grandchildren, 1263 01:22:33,520 --> 01:22:36,512 and have almost a billion citizens. 1264 01:22:39,440 --> 01:22:41,192 I have rheumatism, 1265 01:22:41,840 --> 01:22:43,433 a collapsed uterus. 1266 01:22:43,640 --> 01:22:45,631 I'm morbidly obese 1267 01:22:46,040 --> 01:22:48,509 and deaf in one ear. 1268 01:22:51,520 --> 01:22:54,399 I have known eleven Prime Ministers 1269 01:22:54,560 --> 01:22:59,396 and passed 2,347 pieces of legislation. 1270 01:23:01,560 --> 01:23:05,349 I've been in office 62 years, 234 days. 1271 01:23:05,560 --> 01:23:08,916 Thus, I am the longest-serving monarch in world history. 1272 01:23:11,720 --> 01:23:15,236 I'm responsible for five households 1273 01:23:16,040 --> 01:23:18,509 and a staff of over 3,000. 1274 01:23:21,680 --> 01:23:23,671 I am cantankerous, 1275 01:23:25,080 --> 01:23:27,310 boring, greedy, 1276 01:23:27,520 --> 01:23:30,239 fat, ill-tempered, 1277 01:23:30,440 --> 01:23:35,276 at times selfish and myopic, both metaphorically and literally. 1278 01:23:36,600 --> 01:23:41,754 I am perhaps disagreeably attached to power 1279 01:23:43,080 --> 01:23:47,278 and should not have smashed the Emperor of Russia's egg. 1280 01:23:49,400 --> 01:23:53,394 But I am anything but insane. 1281 01:23:57,040 --> 01:24:00,271 If the Household wish to disobey me, so be it. 1282 01:24:01,240 --> 01:24:03,754 Let them do it to my face. 1283 01:24:04,440 --> 01:24:07,558 I will see everyone in the Durbar Room at once. 1284 01:24:31,720 --> 01:24:33,711 ALICK: Her Majesty the Queen. 1285 01:24:45,960 --> 01:24:49,396 I understand there is some concern 1286 01:24:49,600 --> 01:24:52,114 over my desires on preferment. 1287 01:24:53,960 --> 01:24:56,520 I understand feelings have run high. 1288 01:24:56,840 --> 01:25:00,151 And I understand you have decided to resign, 1289 01:25:00,360 --> 01:25:02,829 rather than withstand my decision. 1290 01:25:04,680 --> 01:25:06,591 If any one of you 1291 01:25:07,840 --> 01:25:10,593 wishes to tender their resignation, 1292 01:25:10,760 --> 01:25:13,195 it will be accepted 1293 01:25:13,360 --> 01:25:17,877 without any unfortunate consequences. 1294 01:25:20,600 --> 01:25:25,310 But at least have the decency to do it to my face! 1295 01:25:30,280 --> 01:25:33,557 Anyone wishing to resign, please step forward. 1296 01:25:54,080 --> 01:25:55,309 (SCOFFS) 1297 01:25:59,520 --> 01:26:02,672 I would like to inform you that I have decided against 1298 01:26:02,880 --> 01:26:06,510 awarding any knighthoods at this moment. 1299 01:26:11,720 --> 01:26:15,076 Instead, you'll be delighted to know 1300 01:26:15,240 --> 01:26:17,038 that I have decided 1301 01:26:17,200 --> 01:26:20,875 to make the Munshi a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order 1302 01:26:22,920 --> 01:26:25,594 as a special token of my personal esteem 1303 01:26:25,760 --> 01:26:29,116 for his services to the Empire. 1304 01:26:31,880 --> 01:26:33,837 That is all. 1305 01:26:55,640 --> 01:26:57,551 Your Majesty. Your Majesty! 1306 01:26:57,640 --> 01:26:59,278 Your Majesty, are you all right? 1307 01:26:59,400 --> 01:27:00,390 (GROANS) 1308 01:27:01,960 --> 01:27:05,078 Dr. Reid! Dr. Reid! 1309 01:27:05,560 --> 01:27:06,709 Dr. Reid! 1310 01:27:06,880 --> 01:27:08,951 Dr. Reid, you must come quick! No, no, not now. 1311 01:27:09,160 --> 01:27:11,629 Dr. Reid! It's Mr. Mohammed! 1312 01:27:11,760 --> 01:27:12,795 Get that boy out of here. 1313 01:27:12,960 --> 01:27:13,950 Your Majesty, can you hear me? 1314 01:27:14,160 --> 01:27:15,480 Your Majesty? 1315 01:27:18,640 --> 01:27:20,631 All right, let's get you up. 1316 01:27:26,040 --> 01:27:27,758 (ABDUL SPEAKING ARABIC) 1317 01:27:54,680 --> 01:27:55,954 (SPEAKING URDU) 1318 01:28:03,640 --> 01:28:06,029 I'm so sorry, Abdul. 1319 01:28:22,280 --> 01:28:25,557 I think it's time you went home, Abdul. 1320 01:28:31,360 --> 01:28:33,192 This is my home. 1321 01:28:33,360 --> 01:28:37,399 I've been short-sighted and selfish. 1322 01:28:39,240 --> 01:28:41,151 You are a young man. 1323 01:28:41,640 --> 01:28:44,154 You have your whole life ahead of you. 1324 01:28:44,640 --> 01:28:45,835 It's not safe here. 1325 01:28:46,000 --> 01:28:47,035 Your Majesty. 1326 01:28:47,120 --> 01:28:49,760 The vultures are already circling. 1327 01:28:50,400 --> 01:28:53,074 How can I protect you if I'm not here? 1328 01:28:53,240 --> 01:28:55,834 Your Majesty, you will reign for many years to come. 1329 01:28:56,000 --> 01:28:57,070 No, Abdul. 1330 01:28:57,760 --> 01:28:59,398 I'm sick. 1331 01:29:00,040 --> 01:29:04,671 All these stupid ceremonies will kill me. 1332 01:29:05,920 --> 01:29:07,991 You have been a very good friend. 1333 01:29:08,160 --> 01:29:10,151 But you must leave me. 1334 01:29:11,520 --> 01:29:12,919 I'm your servant. 1335 01:29:15,920 --> 01:29:17,911 And as long as I shall live, 1336 01:29:18,720 --> 01:29:20,711 I shall be by your side. 1337 01:29:21,440 --> 01:29:23,113 Every single day. 1338 01:29:23,400 --> 01:29:24,595 Nothing... 1339 01:29:25,040 --> 01:29:26,394 Nothing will stop me. 1340 01:29:26,560 --> 01:29:28,597 Abdul, I am your Queen. 1341 01:29:28,800 --> 01:29:31,110 Your Majesty, I'm your munshi. 1342 01:29:31,280 --> 01:29:32,714 And I will never leave you. 1343 01:29:32,880 --> 01:29:34,791 You are a fool. 1344 01:29:36,360 --> 01:29:37,714 But I adore you. 1345 01:31:08,520 --> 01:31:09,749 (LABORED BREATHING) 1346 01:31:18,520 --> 01:31:19,590 (DOOR CLOSES) 1347 01:31:20,400 --> 01:31:22,869 I think you should inform the Kaiser. 1348 01:31:35,760 --> 01:31:36,875 (STRAINED COUGH) 1349 01:31:37,880 --> 01:31:39,757 Abdul... Abdul... 1350 01:31:39,920 --> 01:31:41,911 Abdul... BERTIE: It's me, Mummy. 1351 01:31:42,080 --> 01:31:43,991 And your grandson, Wilhelm. 1352 01:31:44,160 --> 01:31:45,878 Where is my munshi? 1353 01:31:46,040 --> 01:31:47,075 The Kaiser. 1354 01:31:47,240 --> 01:31:48,230 I need my munshi. 1355 01:31:48,520 --> 01:31:50,511 Hush, hush. Everything will be all right. 1356 01:31:50,680 --> 01:31:52,671 I want the Munshi. 1357 01:31:54,760 --> 01:31:56,194 (DOOR OPENING) 1358 01:32:03,600 --> 01:32:05,750 Don't you dare upset her. 1359 01:32:41,120 --> 01:32:43,714 I want to talk to the Munshi alone. 1360 01:32:45,320 --> 01:32:46,640 DR. REID: I think perhaps, Your Majesty... 1361 01:32:46,720 --> 01:32:48,154 I said alone. 1362 01:33:11,160 --> 01:33:12,753 When I was young, 1363 01:33:14,760 --> 01:33:17,639 I used to long for death. 1364 01:33:20,640 --> 01:33:23,280 Now, when there is nothing to live for, 1365 01:33:24,200 --> 01:33:27,431 I cling to life with every breath. 1366 01:33:30,360 --> 01:33:32,351 I'm scared, Abdul. 1367 01:33:34,160 --> 01:33:35,594 Don't be scared. 1368 01:33:41,200 --> 01:33:44,352 "Listen, little drop, 1369 01:33:44,840 --> 01:33:47,434 "give yourself up without regret 1370 01:33:48,280 --> 01:33:51,716 "and in return you will gain the ocean. 1371 01:33:52,680 --> 01:33:54,990 "Give yourself away 1372 01:33:55,160 --> 01:33:59,313 "and in the great sea you will be secure." 1373 01:34:00,400 --> 01:34:01,959 ROmT. 1374 01:34:03,680 --> 01:34:07,310 You are a teacher, Abdul. 1375 01:34:07,480 --> 01:34:09,869 Everybody knows RimT. 1376 01:34:12,320 --> 01:34:13,515 Allah is the teacher. 1377 01:34:18,880 --> 01:34:20,917 Love is the whole. 1378 01:34:21,920 --> 01:34:24,560 We are only pieces. 1379 01:34:26,200 --> 01:34:28,840 (SPEAKING URDU) 1380 01:34:41,760 --> 01:34:43,034 Alhamdulilah. 1381 01:34:47,360 --> 01:34:50,910 I keep thinking I'm falling. 1382 01:34:55,360 --> 01:34:56,759 Fall. 1383 01:35:00,280 --> 01:35:02,920 All will be well. 1384 01:35:05,960 --> 01:35:10,875 You are about to go to a much safer place. 1385 01:35:14,960 --> 01:35:18,919 "The Banquet Hall of Eternity." 1386 01:35:27,040 --> 01:35:28,394 Yes. 1387 01:35:35,480 --> 01:35:37,232 Goodbye, 1388 01:35:39,400 --> 01:35:41,073 my Queen. 1389 01:35:46,000 --> 01:35:47,832 Goodbye. 1390 01:35:49,680 --> 01:35:51,671 Take care, 1391 01:35:53,320 --> 01:35:57,632 my sweet son. 1392 01:36:11,000 --> 01:36:12,991 DR. REID: Let her sleep. 1393 01:36:22,600 --> 01:36:24,511 Someone's coming. 1394 01:36:45,400 --> 01:36:46,390 (DOOR CLOSES) 1395 01:36:48,720 --> 01:36:50,233 (STRAINED BREATHING) 1396 01:37:37,640 --> 01:37:38,755 (DOOR UNLOCKS) 1397 01:38:10,160 --> 01:38:11,639 (SOBBING QUIETLY) 1398 01:38:35,440 --> 01:38:37,158 I grieve to say 1399 01:38:37,240 --> 01:38:41,950 Her Majesty passed away at 6:30 precisely. 1400 01:38:42,120 --> 01:38:45,317 Long live the King. 1401 01:39:54,200 --> 01:39:56,271 (SPEAKING ARABIC) 1402 01:40:17,800 --> 01:40:19,518 (KNOCK ON DOOR) 1403 01:40:29,040 --> 01:40:30,155 (SCREAMS) 1404 01:40:30,240 --> 01:40:31,435 Out the way! 1405 01:40:43,000 --> 01:40:47,631 I want every last thing that's connected to her. 1406 01:40:49,120 --> 01:40:51,270 MRS. KARIM: Abdul! Abdul! 1407 01:40:58,960 --> 01:41:01,110 (MRS. KARIM SPEAKING URDU) 1408 01:41:06,560 --> 01:41:07,675 I want you out of here. 1409 01:41:10,480 --> 01:41:11,993 Immediately. 1410 01:41:26,320 --> 01:41:27,594 (CRYING) 1411 01:41:28,760 --> 01:41:30,910 Your Majesty! 1412 01:41:32,440 --> 01:41:34,158 (MRS. KARIM SPEAKING URDU) 1413 01:42:46,760 --> 01:42:48,273 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 1414 01:43:23,800 --> 01:43:25,871 Good morning, Your Majesty. 1415 01:43:26,040 --> 01:43:27,951 How are you today?