The Queen Page #2

6.

INT. CAR - DAY

Three secret service BODYGUARDS leap out and open the car

doors. TONY looks out at the palace..

TONY:

Funny, I’m actually rather nervous.

CHERIE:

Why? You’ve met her often enough

before.

TONY:

I know. But never one to one. And

never as Prime Minister.

CHERIE:

Remember, you’re a man that’s just

been elected

by the whole country.

TONY:

Yes. But she’s still, y’know..

TONY looks up at the vast palace in front of him..

TONY:

The Queen.

INT. BUCKINGHAM PALACE - CORRIDOR/STAIRCASE - DAY

A uniformed EQUERRY leads TONY and CHERIE through corridors,

and up a grand staircase..

EQUERRY:

When we reach the audience room, I

will knock. We will not wait to be

called, we will go straight inside.

Standing by the door, we bow. From the

neck. I will introduce you. The Queen

will extend her hand, you go to her,

bow again, then shake her hand.

TONY shoots his cuffs, ‘Right’, clears his throat.

EQUERRY (cont’d)

Couple of other things. It’s ‘Ma’am’

as in ham, not Ma’am as in farm.

TONY:

Yes..

EQUERRY:

And when you’re in the Presence, at no

point must you show your back.

7.

TONY:

The ‘Presence’?

EQUERRY:

Yes, Sir. That’s what it’s called,

when you’re in her Majesty’s company.

TONY turns, shoots a look at CHERIE, who sticks her fingers

down her throat. TONY smiles back..

The EQUERRY reaches a grand door, and knocks gently. Without

waiting for a reply, he enters..

CHERIE is left in the corridor. Alone. She stares at a

liveried FOOTMAN.

He stares back. No life behind his eyes. CHERIE takes a seat

on a chair. Eyes widen to herself.

INT. BUCKINGHAM PALACE - AUDIENCE ROOM - DAY

TONY and the EQUERRY enter, and gently bow their heads. The

EQUERRY then straightens, and announces..

EQUERRY:

Mr Blair, your Majesty.

The QUEEN extends her hand. TONY walks forward, and shakes

it. The EQUERRY leaves. The door is then closed.

ELIZABETH:

Congratulations.

TONY:

Thank you, Ma’am.

ELIZABETH:

Your children must be very proud.

TONY:

I hope so.

ELIZABETH:

You’ve three, haven’t you?

TONY:

That’s right.

ELIZABETH:

How lovely. Such a blessing. Children.

The QUEEN and TONY take their seats..

ELIZABETH:

So..Have we shown you how to start a

nuclear war yet?

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