It's a FICTIONALISED TV SHOW! If you want to know about the genuine life of Elizabeth II, read a biography of her by a well regarded author who does his/her own research.
The moment when Princess Margaret was going to walk behind Elizabeth and was told to wait until Phillip followed.. being her sister by her side all these years that look of shock she gave .. it tells things have changed. This a poweful scene in the entire crown series.
@@HarryMeghan-x4q The Queen Mum knew the protocol - notice that she is the one who stops Margaret from proceeding ahead! Margaret for just a second appears annoyed but Margaret gets the hint real fast and pulls herself together.😊😊😊
Yes you can Phillip was learning as well because if you look at the scene again notice Phillip doesnt walk with Elizabeth at first he hesitated waiting for Margagret to go before him.
@@hb2862 yes yes you are right. The death of the king during that area must been a shock to everyone. Queen Elizabeth was young and I'm sure she wasnt ready but her duty to country came first. RIP
The creaking floorboards somehow indicate the weight and magnitude of the responsibility thrust upon a pair of young shoulders. The forcefulness of Queen Mary’s gaze indicated she could not get away from said responsibilities.. subtleness at it’s most supreme in this scene. 10/10 imo.
You can tell from the look on the queen's face, none of it seemed real till the grandmother she had always had to curtsey to, was now curtseying to her.
Excellent acting by Claire Foy. You can see it in her eyes: ‘i know this is what’s meant to happen but it all feels so wrong’. Same when Queen Mum curtseyed too.
Alas, history is only truthfully recorded on film that can pass away and even now be corrected by those who have an opinion rather than truth. I find the series should get accolades as the actors representing the persons truly were magnificent in displaying such scenes that honour and convey the emotions of the person so respectfully.
The way this scene plays is perfect. Queen Mary, dressed in full mourning dress of a different era curtsying to her young granddaughter the face of a new world. It’s wonderful direction and costume design
@@chadoakley8505 Including her husband, 2 children, and a grandchild. And of course, knew King Charles too. 6 Monarchs + 1 Monarch-in-waiting (although she never would have curtseyed to him)
I’m English but wasn’t born until the early 1960s, but I was upset by the pictures of the two Queen Consorts, Mary (wife of King George V) and Elizabeth (wife of King George VI) together with the new Queen Regnant, Elizabeth II, waiting for the arrival of the coffin of King George VI. We lost a King and gained a Queen. Queen Mary lost her husband and then her son. Queen Consort Elizabeth lost her husband. Queen Elizabeth II lost her paternal grandfather and later her father.
if the queen was black and the grandmother was trans it would of. but this scene is too white now. the oscars only will be given to black people, brown people, queer people.
It was excellent indeed. I still think that the scene where Churchill realized the depth of his fascination with painting the pond was connected to his losing the one child was even more powerful. The subtle changes in his facial expression, and the delivery of the lines ... absolute masterclass in acting brilliance. (The episode was called Assassins, in season 1).
I admire that look of shock and awe on Claire Foy's face as the old Queen Mary curtsies before her, looking at her so loftily and sternly - as if the whole kingdom, united in one person, were bowing to his young queen - at the beginning of her lifelong service to the Crown. This is both believable and acting at its finest.
@@terminallumbago6465Can you blame her? She saw three once great Royal houses go down in flames due to their heads fucking up. The Romanovs in Russia, the Habsburgs in Austria and the Hohenzollerns in Germany.
I think the father part may stand out more to a person who loved their parents, but sure, the takeaway was that this was the day in history when she mourned the loss of herself.
@@brettlarch8050 Also she's not bowing to a person. When Lilibet became Queen Elizabeth Regina, Lilibet essentially "transcended" and ceased to exist as a person. She has become the crown, a symbol of the nation. She has to remove many of her human traits which is quite sombre for a human being.
This is the BEST scene and one of the best characters in the show. Queen Mary dies before series 1 even ends but her influence and ideas are all over Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, and countless others for the entire run of the show. Props to Elieen Atkins, one of the best to ever do it. 👏🏻
While this concludes a longer connected scene prior to this one, I thought the most important scene in the series was the letter written by Mary to Elizabeth,. Whenever I see this episode with a first timer I always mention to pay particular attention to the letter. That 1 minute will explain the rest of the series. As you stated, it cements Elizabeth’s behavior and philosophy for the rest of the series. What is great about this particular scene is Mary steps out of the car when Churchill begins to reminisce about the transition from Victorian era to current day. Mary literally was the remaining relic of that era and passed the matron head of household baton to Elizabeth.
@@jose_305thank you for that summarization, I haven’t watched the series yet but have always been fascinated with these dynamics between the royals and our humanity at play. I will have to watch the letter scene and might just watch the series. Thanks again! Cheers
Matt Smith & Claire Foy are truly amazing in their roles as Queen Elizabeth & Prince Philip. Matt speaks, practically rages without saying a word or making a sound.
I loved the barely there smile at Margaret. It was a nod the the difficulty of the changing circumstance and an understanding that she was going to have to get used to being in the shadow of her sister. Matt Smith has an uncanny ability to convey emotion with just a fraction of his face. He's truly gifted.
@@mikeyj9607 Because he knows how much their life is going to change. He always accepted that Elizabeth would be Queen, he was just angry she became Queen so young. He knew life would never be the same again. If King Charles dies in the next couple of years William will be King and Catherine will probably feel the same way. More for the children than anything. At the moment they have as much freedom as is practical, the moment William ascends the throne that ends.
One of the best casting decisions ever. He’s so convincing I had to look him up. It seems insane (and makes me feel old) to say that I watched him on 3rd rock
The rhtymic cadence of the score propels the scene forward with growing intensity until that moment when Queen Mary appears in the doorway - then all motion stops. Brilliant scoring, cinematography, and direction.
He was in real politics dire straights too at the time, which is why you see his political enemy wince at the completion of his speech because once again Churchill delivered a masterpiece that would make it impossible to get rid of him anytime soon.
You're missing a great series. 😊❤ I just think that the one's with Diana are too soon. And too many people are taking the show as pure non fiction. When it's fiction based on real events. And it's brought Princess Anne to the forefront. As she should be.
"I, whose youth was passed in the august and unchallenged glories of the Victorian era may feel the thrill in invoking once more the prayer and the anthem, God Save the Queen." Only Winston Churchill would have been alive to see the reigns of Victoria and Elizabeth the II. Lucky man. He knew how great Elizabeth would be. Excellent clip!
@haventesla8648 it's basically church coronation and creating her sovereign in the eyes of God. Reigns end and begin upon the death of the late sovereign.
Everyone in the UK who was over the age of 51 would have known the reign of both queens. This took place in February, 1952 and Victoria died in January, 1901.
I think most people don't realize is, Queen Mary of Teck used to make Elizabeth and Margaret curtsy to her whenever they entered and left a room with her in it when they were growing up despite their parents didn't really stand on that protocol majority of the time because Mary came from a time when protocol was much more important. Mary was born in 1867, and grew up under the reign of Queen Victoria so protocol was heavily instilled into her because Victoria was also a relative of hers by great grandfather being George the third. So when Mary curtsied to Elizabeth who has now essentially became the new queen regnant, it became so much more real to Elizabeth than when she viewed her father's body.
Technically, Mary of Teck was how she was known as a princess, not as Queen Consort of George V. Her title was Queen Mary. Her father was a prince of Teck. I don’t dispute anything of the substance of your comment about Queen Mary’s being old school or her insistence on proper protocol. I understand she was known to be rather a fearsome “granny.”
@@sandywaddell4303 hence why I think Elizabeth was known among her grandchildren for having fun. I can’t remember which one it was but, one of the princesses talked about how she would play a card game with them.
Yes. On top of that stiff spine in the black dress and the heels, above the resolutely stiff upper lip, a little girl's eyes saying: "Grandmother, I'm frightened." Beautifully acted and directed scene.
I never fail to cry at this scene. Not only did they lose a husband and father, they lost a daughter and sister...granddaughter. Such a powerful moment when they all said goodbye to what had been. She was magnificent from beginning to her end. What an honor to have lived during her lifetime. She is missed.
Its all quite stupid when you think of it. A self appointed monarchy that stems from them murdering people, taking their land and appointing themselves as royals, as sheeplike minds follow suit. I'm sure the Normans are quite proud but I think the monarch won't survive after George.
She was the most dignified ruling monarch since Queen Victoria. King George VI was also to be commended for his loyalty to his wife and family, unlike his father who ruled with a heartless, iron fist nor his grandfather, who ruled with his fly open. Even Albert bullied his children with his German culture clashing with English traditional child rearing which greatly impacted Bertie's character development.
As a British subject I would like to convey my gratitude to John Lithgow for his wonderful portrayal of Winstone Churchill , it is a master class in acting, thank you Mr Lithgow.
I never watched the show its self, So watching this clip it took me a while to realise that it was Lithgow playing Churchill. He was straight up unrecognisable, so complete was his portrayal.
@@Blackmark7410 What I mean is he a subject to the Monarch, meaning groups of people who believes they were chosen by God to rule over people. Not sure you understand what and how Monarch works.
@@BiG-JuPO1O1 I assure you I have a far greater concept of how a constitutional Monarchy works, we abandoned the concept of an absolute Monarchy in Britain along time go. Her Magesty was respected because she earned that respect through dedicated service to the nation. There are advantages to not having a circus sideshow every four years and ending up with clown like Sleepy Joe.
I love this scene. So powerful. From the moment Prince Philip realises he must walk behind his wife from now on, to Princess Margaret's shock at being called out by the Queen Mum because she is no longer equal to her sister to Queen Mary bowing down. Goosebumps!
Eden & his cronies are all sitting around waiting for Churchill to step on his crank. Instead, he delivers an incredible eulogy. When he finishes and takes off his glasses, he’s basically saying “Yeah, F you Tony.” 😂
What were they realistically expecting? Churchill was a great speaker, and he wasn't going to humiliate the Crown on national - international! - broadcast...
4:25 Little I missed moment here. You can see Elizabeth’s right foot behind her almost as if she was about to curtsey to her grandmother when she realized she shouldn’t.
Having now lost Queen Elizabeth the second makes the scene all the more poignant and emotional. Her death in 2022 was the end of an era. Rest in peace your majesty Queen Elizabeth the second. You have now joined your father, mother, sister and husband.
I've never been much of a royalist, indifferent at best beyond enjoying reading/watching the history. But I still found myself curious to see if she'd be our first monarch to make it to 100 still reigning, and up until Phillip died I thought it might be possible. She was never going to outlive him for long, and it was obvious from looking at her during the televised parts of his funeral. I'd never seen her look so huddled into herself.
@@cherylhulting1301John is a versatile actor! He played a transsexual in The World According to Garp with Robin Williams and did a wonderful job in a very complex role.
This is such a powerful scene with so many layers of meaning. One thing that seems to be overlooked is that Queen Mary had lost so many of her children, Prince John as a child, Prince George the Duke of Kent during the WWII, she had banished her eldest son King Edward VIII(Duke of Windsor), now she has lost her second oldest in King George VI. But still she found the strength to go and curtsey to her granddaughter. The blow of losing this son must have been shattering, she died the next year, before Elizabeth was crowned. No mother should outlive 3 of her children. But she did her duty.
Yet one of Marys last toughts were that the coronation should go ahead as planned even thoe it was just weeks after her death,to her the crown and duty the crown had came befor anything
This feels even more meaningful now, after her passing. Her Majesty gave the rest of her life to her duty, even still working as best she could in her 90's. One job, performed for *70 years!* She went on to become a cultural reference point for much of the world, such that it still feels disorienting that she is gone. God Save the Queen indeed!
Inherited the job. Inherited the money, castles, jewels and more. Very little required of her other than to hide the family's behaviour as much as possible and not get in the way. No longer really involved in matters of state, governing, the military or even the church. Attend the functions like a birthday clown, wave from a balcony and rubber stamp the laws passed by parliament.
@@seanwebb605 - Jeff Bezos's ex-wife got a divorce settlement that dwarfed the Queen's personal fortune many times over. Much of what you describe does not actually belong to the monarch directly, it is owned by the Crown Estate, which belongs to the government. So what's your point? If the Queen had called herself a CEO then few would question how much she gets paid for how much work or how much of it was just being a public face.
I agree with you Elizabeth Allen. Eileen is 90 years old now and yet she was still able to curtsey like that is a testament to what an AMAZING actress she really is. She ALWAYS gives an AMAZING performance as Queen Mary of Teck.
Really? Hmm.. My Dad, who was just a common Sailor but his cousin was in service in the House, said that Queen Mary wasn't thrilled with Elizabeth coming Queen."
What everyone is missing is that they did not curtsey to Elizabeth as a person. They curtseyed to the incumbent of the British monarchy. In so doing, they are expressing their loyalty to the crown, not to her personally.
@@seoulnessie Well, I took my cue from a good number of the comments, which didn't seem to have a clue why it was done. I'm now very aware that you, at least, did not miss it.
@@karenburrows9184 I doubt for any of them it's easy to separate the two. How can you when it's a family enterprise? Queen Mary was born and grew up in her mother's paternal first cousin's reign (Victoria) and her mother-in-law (Alexandra of Denmark) was her second cousin on her mother's mother's side (House of Hesse). European royalty was a closed group until after the First World War. Even Elizabeth II and Prince Philip were cousins in multiple directions.
The moment Elizabeth fully realized she was now the Queen, when her Grandmother Queen Mary bowed to her. One of the best scenes in the entire "Crown" series. ‼‼
@@carrietide At that moment in her life, she had outlived 3 of her children, and one was in disgrace, at least as far as she and the rest of the family were concerned--as much faith as she undoubtedly had in her granddaughter, it was undoubtedly not a happy occasion.
There is a famous picture of the real Queen Mary at this time. The actress captured the same set of emotions and then added the transfer of monarchy look. Excellent work.
This scene was composed brilliantly. Churchill's eulogy started the scene, set the mood and framed the first act. Then there were the moments with the crying daughter at her father's side, this tiny little moment, she allowed herself before switching back to queen. The moments with her immediate family, kissing and bowing, this little first moment of realization of Margaret, when realizing, she can't walk after her sister. And then Churchill ends and there is silence, like they are all stunned upon his words. And that's when they orchester this brilliant scene with the grandmother and the shocking realization that she is indeed the Queen and a new era has begun. ❤ Perfect!
For years when anyone even mentioned "the Queen" there was never any confusion as to which of the Queens within the world we were referring to. She was a guiding light, a firm hand at the tiller and yet at the same time, a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Rest with your husband, your parents and your sister, your work is done.
For near a century, she was THE QUEEN. Her passing marked the beginning of a new era, not just for England, but for the majority of the world as we know it.
I am 66. Always, through my life she was there. Just there. Never met her, never saw her. Somehow, inexplicably, she was always there in the background of my life. And somehow, that was comforting. None of that makes sense. Yet sense it does make.
Claire Foy is my favorite actress to portray Elizabeth in this series, because although Olivia and Imelda are fantastic actors in their own right, Claire was able to say and emote so much without doing hardly anything. The way we can read her emotion as her grandmother bows to her simply through the tension appearing and disappearing in her neck while she tries to hold it together - amazing.
Indeed accurate!! Claire Foy is absolutely superb in the character of QE2! I can’t believe our very beloved QE2 has been gone for so long!!! She was the most human person I’ve met in royalty!! Her cousin Beatriz from the Netherlands is as close as you can find to humble human behavior!
Poor woman went through a lot over her years losing three of her children before her time. Prince John to epilepsy at 13, Prince George to the dunbeath air crash at 39, and King George VI to cancer at 56. Each time, she didn't get to say goodbye to any of them. Rest in Peace Mary, Queen of Teck.
My great-grandmother outlived two of her four children, one was my maternal grandfather. Despite leaving an abusive husband in an era when ‘that *wasn’t* done,’ she said, “No mother should outlive their kids, it’s wrong.”
@@Quaker-tc8ue Exactly, it's a violation in the natural order of things. That's the one question we always ask and never get a straight answer of why God lets people die before their time.
This moment, at least in the series, you can fell the impact becoming Queen was for her. For an 80+ former Queen Consort to make a deep curtsy…you can see it in Queen Elizabeth’s face how that felt.
True story -- after Queen Mary curtseyed to her grandaughter Queen Elizabeth (the scene took place at Marlborough House on the Mall, her residence) and kissed her ring, her first remark was "Lillibet! Your mourning dress needs to be longer!: Queen Elizabeth's first stop on her return to London was to Marlborough House to see her beloved granny .
It actually took place at Sandringham House where the King had died. And Queen Mary couldn't have kissed the Coronation Ring because she died before the Coronation. The ring is only worn at the Coronation. You confuse the Monarch with the Pope who wears a ring you should kiss.
I just checked her biolgraphy by James Pope-Henessey. We are both wrong. Homage was made at Clarence House (the residence of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip before the assention at exactly 4:30 in the afteroon. Queen Mary drove out of Marlbourough House at 4:00 in the afternoon -- the same time Queen Elizabeth arrived at Clarence House immeidately upon her return to London. The trip to Sandringham would be the next day. Queen Mary inisisted on being the first to "kiss her ring". @@bradfordzone5187
I just checked Queen Mary's official biography by James Pople Hennesey and the meeting between the new Queen Elizabeth and her grandmother actually took place at Clarence House, the residence of Queen Elizabeth as Princess Elizabeth (next door to Marlborough House) immeidately upon Queen Elizabeth's return to London. Queen Mary was quoted as saying that "She needed to be the first to kiss the nee Queen's Ring" in another biogrlphy of her, Matriarch, by Anne Edwards. The trip to Sandringham would come immediately after. Queen Mary was quite ill by the time her grandaughter became Queen, and she probably was too tired to make the trip to Sandringham House. @@bradfordzone5187
This scene sent chills up my spine. Still does to this day. The entire series didn’t match the strength and seriousness of this scene. It practically set the stage for the rest of the show and the rest of Elizabeth’s real life. BRAVO 👏
The most powerful moment in this scene is the look that Queen Mary gives her granddaughter around 4.44 as she is rising up from the curtsy. It's a look that tells and reassures the new Queen that this is now how things are and it's in this moment that her face changes from conveying a sense of shock and discomfort to conveying a sense of stoic duty and acceptance of her new position.
Yes, it's like she's kind of in shock and detached, but that gaze from Queen Mary grounds her and says, "This is real. This is how it is now, and you need to get your head on straight. "
The Final Episode of the Final Season was done perfect, with describing a way that shows the Queen was nearing death and then the Death scence where she simply walks out the door into the bright light.
The moment her grandmother bowed to her, you can tell Elizabeth II felt the moon and stars fall on her shoulders. She realized that she had been entrusted with the task of leading the world's most famous monarchy.
Queen Mary was extremely unwell, but she still wished to be present to support her granddaughter. What's remarkable about this is that she chose to wear a Victorian-era mourning dress. Queen Mary expressed that the crown must always triumph, and even the senior Royal family members paid their respects to the new queen, Elizabeth.
@@wholeNwon if you look at the historical role of monarchs, they were unifying forces. Initially, by military means. Now, monarchies are still unifying forces (just ask the Dutch and the Danes how they see their monarchies), but they exercise that through cultural influence. Elizabeth II was a master of unification, better than any bumbling politician. Even as the british empire was crumbling, she kept the Commonwealth and the United Kingdom culturally united through her charisma and diplomatic skill. That is why, thanks to her, Charles III is king.
@@garotadagavea Yes, the Brit. monarchy has always set excellent examples of personal integrity, moral rectitude and family unity. As a Yank, my knowledge of the history of your heads of state and their dynasties is certainly incomplete at best but you certainly have been saddled with some truly disgusting kings, queens, princes and consorts. Some of them were social distractions while your treasury was plundered. Several others plunged you into horrible civil wars as well as interminable international struggles, again, all depleting your natural and financial resources. The Empire of plundering, persecution and slaughtering followed to "transfer" the wealth of others for the benefit of the few. You even starved your own White peasants in Ireland to enrich GB. I recall no opposition from the monarchs except an oblique comment once from Edward VIII, of all people.
@@wholeNwon little correction: I am not British. Not even anglo-saxon. You asked how she was great as queen of the UK. I expounded on her historical record as such. As for the "plundering of others for the benefit of the few" that is certainly true when it comes to empires. Check, for example, Americans coming to Japan in 1852 and threatening invasion if Japan did not open commerce with the US (at the time, that meant Japan buying American goods) on the command of a democratically elected president. I am an agnostic but two gospel versicles come to mind: "Matthew 7:3 Why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but fail to notice the beam in your own eye?" And "Mathew 19:23-24 - Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Assuredly, I say to you that it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” Note: by the time Queen Elizabeth ascended to the throne, the british monarch had no more say on who got plundered. That was decided by democratically elected officials.
This idea of a drama about the Royal family had all the ingredients to be a disastrous soapy melodrama. But Peter Morgan's brilliant writing elevated this show to one of the all-time well-made TV shows in history that's like a character study of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary situations because of their births. Little moments like this scene, or when Philip launches into his trademark sarcastic rants questioning the whole point of their existence in modern era, brilliant brilliant writing.
@@pompe221 She was quite frail at that point but she's have broken a hip if it meant she bowed properly to the new Queen. Mary was formidable and a stickler for protocol. I think she'd rather have been hit by a train than fail to bow to the new monarch.
This scene is chilling. It plays like a premonition. All at once, one queen bows to another, as Elizabeth’s young life, comes crashing in on her. Not merely for her father’s death, but the fate of the free world. Love live Queen Elizabeth the Second.
I love watching this scene mostly because of the suspense Churchill's speech creates until the moment he finally says God save the Queen, I always get chills
*Great scene… Very, very moving. Queen Mary was the absolute iron vision of the tradition of monarchies past. Her explanations, especially her letter to Elizabeth when she first became queen spoke volumes, and explained truly, the tradition and belief of the role Royals were supposed to be about.
Claire Foy did a great job here, look of sadness, shock, and the feeling that what’s happening is unreal, and overwhelming. She displayed that perfectly.
Queen Mary's curtsey to ER II conveyed something else: that deep understanding of the power, might, and awesome and tremendous responsibility of wearing the Crown. In that moment, ER II grasps the enormity of the transfer of power, authority, and accountability.
The actors are just magnificent. In one instant her sister looks at her like comforting another sister, to a polite kiss, to a respectful subject, all through her eyes.
There will never be another Queen like her. I know I will likely not live long to see another Queen of England in my lifetime, but long and prosperous was her reign. May she rest in paradise.
@@teresastockman3401 Still 3 Queens, 1 Queen Regnant and 2 Queen consorts. but they ceased being Queen consorts when their husbands died and where simply referred to as Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Dowager and The Queen Mother.
First off, Vanessa Kirby is ridiculously pretty .lol That said, the a very significant gesture by EBL in holding back herself and Margaret following the queen in order to allow Philip to go. Protocol, the consort is always behind the monarch. Well placed scene in a beautifully orchestrated larger scene
It serves to drive home the idea that her sister had ceased to be her sister first and foremost and became her queen. It's a very strange and alien thing generally and particularly strange to American eyes. The comparison I suppose I could offer- though with actual power rather than titular or historic meaning-is stories you hear about power transfers when a President is assassinated or dies in office and the VP steps up. You wake up one thing and go to bed an entirely different thing.
@NoThankYouReally as an American, I don't find it alien and strange at all. I agree with you. The significance was also to signal to HRH Prince Phillip he is now "ahead " of the others in protocol. Cinematically well done through and through.
@@twobearshomestead Yes, very well done. When I said "alien" I was trying to draw a distinction from one who has some sort of totemic, symbolic "power", toothless power, granted by birth (a modern King or Queen of England) vs someone who was selected (more or less) by his or her fellow countrymen to lead and wield incredibly significant power. For the King or Queen, it's literally random. Completely unrelated to talent, achievement, or anything else. A "famous person", rock star or whatever, who receives some sort of deference, has at least convinced at least some people that they deserve that deference through some observable input. One could argue, somewhat persuasively in my opinion, that some men (and women) meet the moment and make the most of what fate has handed them. I put Elizabeth II in that category. Was she the perfect person for the job? I imagine there were better, but she seemed rather good and deserves some deference for THAT, apart from her "by birth" notoriety. Perhaps I am overthinking it. I would agree with you that "alien" was not the right word. Perhaps "different than what one would expect in America by an American."
Let's not forget the actress playing The Queen Mother, for pulling off the role to make this moment earned and mean something. And the writers for giving enough room for the character to breath. This show seems very well put together.
Agreed. American productions "rush" through these moments of gravitas like water rushing down a stream. British productions allow a bit more "breathing room" for a scene to deepen. (Of course, that is also part of the director's job.)
Maybe because, regardless of how one feels about royalty, there is no way we as outsiders can understand the effect of being "inside". Shows like this, then, when acted well, give us some sense of the awesome, and likely what must seem like surreal, responsibility that comes with the job, as well as the emotions involved. We see the old and powerful forced through formal protocol, pass on the reins of power to the young, and the young, full of apprehension, accept it. A page is turned, a new chapter begins, just as with life itself.
That last curtsy by Queen Mary was spooky. Like death had arrived and Elizabeth was going to be dutiful to the crown until the day she died. So many good scenes in The Crown.
This is the scene I play when I’m trying to convince someone to watch the crown. It’s such a powerful scene and I get chills each time I watch it. Well done!
On that day in 1952, the world lost a good man and great king, but gained an equally good lady and great queen. The weight of a thousand years of monarchy fell upon Elizabeth’s shoulders that day, poignantly symbolised by the scene of Mary of Teck curtsying to the granddaughter who had spent her entire life up to that point curtsying to her.
One of Churchill's best speeches... simple wonderful. Also one has to watch the scene where she reads the letter from her grandmother - wonderfully written!
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My dears, I encourage you to watch the top 5 struggles of Queen Elizabeth in season 1 HERE: ruclips.net/video/uVqgoxwugGc/видео.html
It's a FICTIONALISED TV SHOW! If you want to know about the genuine life of Elizabeth II, read a biography of her by a well regarded author who does his/her own research.
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The moment when Princess Margaret was going to walk behind Elizabeth and was told to wait until Phillip followed.. being her sister by her side all these years that look of shock she gave .. it tells things have changed. This a poweful scene in the entire crown series.
Yes. I felt so sorry for Margaret. But that is the protocol.
@@cherylhulting1301 yes indeed. I guess everyone was learning. It's good that the courtiers knew the protocols.
@@HarryMeghan-x4q The Queen Mum knew the protocol - notice that she is the one who stops Margaret from proceeding ahead! Margaret for just a second appears annoyed but Margaret gets the hint real fast and pulls herself together.😊😊😊
Yes you can Phillip was learning as well because if you look at the scene again notice Phillip doesnt walk with Elizabeth at first he hesitated waiting for Margagret to go before him.
@@hb2862 yes yes you are right. The death of the king during that area must been a shock to everyone. Queen Elizabeth was young and I'm sure she wasnt ready but her duty to country came first. RIP
The creaking floorboards somehow indicate the weight and magnitude of the responsibility thrust upon a pair of young shoulders. The forcefulness of Queen Mary’s gaze indicated she could not get away from said responsibilities.. subtleness at it’s most supreme in this scene. 10/10 imo.
This scene was so powerful and scary… no going back after this!!
Well said!
The sound mixer did an amazing job
Basically, shit just got real.
Yes. That was the true transfer of power right there.
You can tell from the look on the queen's face, none of it seemed real till the grandmother she had always had to curtsey to, was now curtseying to her.
Excellent acting by Claire Foy. You can see it in her eyes: ‘i know this is what’s meant to happen but it all feels so wrong’. Same when Queen Mum curtseyed too.
But also when the yes men ... in the suits are all shouting god save the queen and bowing on their knees to her
It is wrong….. Bow before no human!
@@DavidSmith-en8yl You're not supposed to bow due to weakness but out of respect. Being mutually respectful is a sign of great strength in character.
One might think that's why they wrote it in the script thusly...
I don't think people fully grasp the insane amount of history and meaning these 4 minutes represent.
Alas, history is only truthfully recorded on film that can pass away and even now be corrected by those who have an opinion rather than truth. I find the series should get accolades as the actors representing the persons truly were magnificent in displaying such scenes that honour and convey the emotions of the person so respectfully.
Hopefully there was no insanity involved.
Oh, I think they do
Those of us who do are sobbing rn
Trust me they do.
The way this scene plays is perfect. Queen Mary, dressed in full mourning dress of a different era curtsying to her young granddaughter the face of a new world. It’s wonderful direction and costume design
Important to be aware the old queen was George VI's grieving mother.
@@cindygarrison6338 and she died the next year.
The 6th British monarch she curtseyed to. From Queen Victoria onward...
@@chadoakley8505 Including her husband, 2 children, and a grandchild. And of course, knew King Charles too. 6 Monarchs + 1 Monarch-in-waiting (although she never would have curtseyed to him)
I’m English but wasn’t born until the early 1960s, but I was upset by the pictures of the two Queen Consorts, Mary (wife of King George V) and Elizabeth (wife of King George VI) together with the new Queen Regnant, Elizabeth II, waiting for the arrival of the coffin of King George VI.
We lost a King and gained a Queen.
Queen Mary lost her husband and then her son.
Queen Consort Elizabeth lost her husband.
Queen Elizabeth II lost her paternal grandfather and later her father.
The creak of the wooden floor when she bends, her deep gaze. This scene deserved an Oscar
I heard that
Emmy, you mean television
@@IndependentConversations Emmy = Television
Oscar = Movies
Tony = Live Stage Performance
Grammy = Written or Recorded Songs
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if the queen was black and the grandmother was trans it would of. but this scene is too white now. the oscars only will be given to black people, brown people, queer people.
Winston’s speech! Masterful
It's so beautifully staged over the images of the new Queen returning.
John Lithgow was amazing as Winston Churchill.
Especially as he is American! Too tall as Churchill in other scenes but a masterclass in acting nevertheless. Hugely impressed.
@@valeriehenderson241 Half. His mother was American, his father was not.
Parts of the speech are adapted from the real radio address the real Churchill gave when announcing the death of the King.
I think that was the most powerful scene in the entire series.
It was excellent indeed. I still think that the scene where Churchill realized the depth of his fascination with painting the pond was connected to his losing the one child was even more powerful. The subtle changes in his facial expression, and the delivery of the lines ... absolute masterclass in acting brilliance. (The episode was called Assassins, in season 1).
I think you are right.
When queen Mary bowed to Elizabeth is when it finally hit that Elizabeth was now THE queen of England. Very dramatic scene.
This scene may well be counted among the most powerful in the annals of television.
Came here to say the same thing. None of the scenes resonate like this one does.
I admire that look of shock and awe on Claire Foy's face as the old Queen Mary curtsies before her, looking at her so loftily and sternly - as if the whole kingdom, united in one person, were bowing to his young queen - at the beginning of her lifelong service to the Crown. This is both believable and acting at its finest.
And the look on Queen Mary’s face conveys one thing: You better not mess this up.
Queen Mary. Not a smiler.
It’s the emotion held in her throat….I cannot imagine how she “acted” that reaction. She nailed it.
@@terminallumbago6465Can you blame her? She saw three once great Royal houses go down in flames due to their heads fucking up. The Romanovs in Russia, the Habsburgs in Austria and the Hohenzollerns in Germany.
@@Exodon2020 Oh not at all. It seems like the letter scene basically conveys what she means in this scene too,
Man…in this moment she didn’t lost her King and her father.She lost herself to the crown…Most powerful scene ever
She did also lose her father though, it was still something very impactful in her life.
Exactly
I think the father part may stand out more to a person who loved their parents, but sure, the takeaway was that this was the day in history when she mourned the loss of herself.
She married twice ie. one to her husband and another to the Kingdom.
until Eileen Atkins comes in
When your grandmother bows to you, you know things just got real 😂
They do that because she’s the sovereign and no matter how much older or younger, you bow to them.
When a queen bows to you then you know your life has changed.
@@brettlarch8050 Also she's not bowing to a person. When Lilibet became Queen Elizabeth Regina, Lilibet essentially "transcended" and ceased to exist as a person. She has become the crown, a symbol of the nation. She has to remove many of her human traits which is quite sombre for a human being.
How do you not just go like oh hey what up grandma ?
@@1javixDThat'll be funny
This is the BEST scene and one of the best characters in the show. Queen Mary dies before series 1 even ends but her influence and ideas are all over Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, and countless others for the entire run of the show.
Props to Elieen Atkins, one of the best to ever do it. 👏🏻
While this concludes a longer connected scene prior to this one, I thought the most important scene in the series was the letter written by Mary to Elizabeth,. Whenever I see this episode with a first timer I always mention to pay particular attention to the letter. That 1 minute will explain the rest of the series. As you stated, it cements Elizabeth’s behavior and philosophy for the rest of the series. What is great about this particular scene is Mary steps out of the car when Churchill begins to reminisce about the transition from Victorian era to current day. Mary literally was the remaining relic of that era and passed the matron head of household baton to Elizabeth.
@@jose_305thank you for that summarization, I haven’t watched the series yet but have always been fascinated with these dynamics between the royals and our humanity at play. I will have to watch the letter scene and might just watch the series. Thanks again! Cheers
Yes. Truly, one of the all time greats!
She was absolutely amazing in that scene!
Matt Smith & Claire Foy are truly amazing in their roles as Queen Elizabeth & Prince Philip. Matt speaks, practically rages without saying a word or making a sound.
Why would Prince Phillip be raging ? he does looked angry but I do plead ignorance on royal family
He really is brilliant in this role. He portrayed all of those difficult emotions during that time of their lives.
I loved the barely there smile at Margaret. It was a nod the the difficulty of the changing circumstance and an understanding that she was going to have to get used to being in the shadow of her sister. Matt Smith has an uncanny ability to convey emotion with just a fraction of his face. He's truly gifted.
@@mikeyj9607 Because he knows how much their life is going to change. He always accepted that Elizabeth would be Queen, he was just angry she became Queen so young. He knew life would never be the same again. If King Charles dies in the next couple of years William will be King and Catherine will probably feel the same way. More for the children than anything. At the moment they have as much freedom as is practical, the moment William ascends the throne that ends.
@@adelucas4824 Thank you
John Lithgow as Churchill is a tour de force
!...What?!...that's John Lithgow...!?
One of the best casting decisions ever. He’s so convincing I had to look him up. It seems insane (and makes me feel old) to say that I watched him on 3rd rock
And as the voice of the prince from shrek 1 @@Kate-ew6he
@@puffinbilly6826 I was gobsmacked, too. To think that it's bumbling Dr. Dick Solomon behind the microphone....
He did an excellent job. His English accent was better than mine!
The way this was shot, the way this was scored, the way this was acted, the timing, the setting... this portion of the series is so perfect
The rhtymic cadence of the score propels the scene forward with growing intensity until that moment when Queen Mary appears in the doorway - then all motion stops. Brilliant scoring, cinematography, and direction.
Absolutely incredible indeed
I love the delivery of Churchill's speech here as well. Absolutely magnificent
He was in real politics dire straights too at the time, which is why you see his political enemy wince at the completion of his speech because once again Churchill delivered a masterpiece that would make it impossible to get rid of him anytime soon.
I'm one of the few who didn't watch this series. Yet the power of this scene is palpable. Incredible story telling.
You're missing a great series. 😊❤ I just think that the one's with Diana are too soon. And too many people are taking the show as pure non fiction. When it's fiction based on real events. And it's brought Princess Anne to the forefront. As she should be.
If you watch it, you will wholeheartedly enjoy it. It’s truly fascinating.
I binged it a couple months ago. It’s really good.
You'll thoroughly enjoy the series. I especially loved the 1st two seasons. Check out an episode or two and you'll be hooked. 😊
@@pilotgal6191 definitely. I just feel like the one's with Diana are too soon. But that's just me.
"I, whose youth was passed in the august and unchallenged glories of the Victorian era may feel the thrill in invoking once more the prayer and the anthem, God Save the Queen." Only Winston Churchill would have been alive to see the reigns of Victoria and Elizabeth the II. Lucky man. He knew how great Elizabeth would be. Excellent clip!
Queen Mary was also alive.
@@brweeks881 To be fair, she died before QEII was even crowned so she barely experienced any of her granddaughter's 70-year reign.
@haventesla8648 it's basically church coronation and creating her sovereign in the eyes of God. Reigns end and begin upon the death of the late sovereign.
Everyone in the UK who was over the age of 51 would have known the reign of both queens. This took place in February, 1952 and Victoria died in January, 1901.
@@mcarp555 Yes, but many of that generation was killed in World War I, and many then died in world War II.
I think most people don't realize is, Queen Mary of Teck used to make Elizabeth and Margaret curtsy to her whenever they entered and left a room with her in it when they were growing up despite their parents didn't really stand on that protocol majority of the time because Mary came from a time when protocol was much more important. Mary was born in 1867, and grew up under the reign of Queen Victoria so protocol was heavily instilled into her because Victoria was also a relative of hers by great grandfather being George the third. So when Mary curtsied to Elizabeth who has now essentially became the new queen regnant, it became so much more real to Elizabeth than when she viewed her father's body.
Wow, thanks for the insight 😮
She does the full curtsey too although at her age and with arthritis the lesser one would have been acceptable. Definitely Old School.
Technically, Mary of Teck was how she was known as a princess, not as Queen Consort of George V. Her title was Queen Mary. Her father was a prince of Teck. I don’t dispute anything of the substance of your comment about Queen Mary’s being old school or her insistence on proper protocol. I understand she was known to be rather a fearsome “granny.”
@@sandywaddell4303 hence why I think Elizabeth was known among her grandchildren for having fun. I can’t remember which one it was but, one of the princesses talked about how she would play a card game with them.
Do you know what a "run-on sentence" is?
The look of shock on her face when her grandmother curtsied to her; really brought it home how her status had suddenly changed.
How her LIFE had suddenly changed
There was so much pain in that expression.
It's understandable, seeing your 85 year old grandma curtsying to you must be shocking.
Yes. On top of that stiff spine in the black dress and the heels, above the resolutely stiff upper lip, a little girl's eyes saying: "Grandmother, I'm frightened." Beautifully acted and directed scene.
I never fail to cry at this scene. Not only did they lose a husband and father, they lost a daughter and sister...granddaughter. Such a powerful moment when they all said goodbye to what had been. She was magnificent from beginning to her end. What an honor to have lived during her lifetime. She is missed.
Its all quite stupid when you think of it. A self appointed monarchy that stems from them murdering people, taking their land and appointing themselves as royals, as sheeplike minds follow suit. I'm sure the Normans are quite proud but I think the monarch won't survive after George.
Well her family didn’t “lose” her, but they certainly had a new element to their relationship with her.
Hear, Hear!
She was the most dignified ruling monarch since Queen Victoria. King George VI was also to be commended for his loyalty to his wife and family, unlike his father who ruled with a heartless, iron fist nor his grandfather, who ruled with his fly open. Even Albert bullied his children with his German culture clashing with English traditional child rearing which greatly impacted Bertie's character development.
It was a privilege to bear witness to the second Elizabethan Age.
Anyone else get shivers when he said “God Save the Queen”?
Oh yes
Yes.
Best line speech and moment of the entire show.
Always
Great delivery by Lithgow
As a British subject I would like to convey my gratitude to John Lithgow for his wonderful portrayal of Winstone Churchill , it is a master class in acting, thank you Mr Lithgow.
I never watched the show its self, So watching this clip it took me a while to realise that it was Lithgow playing Churchill. He was straight up unrecognisable, so complete was his portrayal.
Why are you proud to be subject to groups of people who claims to be chosen by God?
@@BiG-JuPO1O1 He said he was proud to be a British subject. Referencing his national heritage, not the Royal family.
@@Blackmark7410 What I mean is he a subject to the Monarch, meaning groups of people who believes they were chosen by God to rule over people. Not sure you understand what and how Monarch works.
@@BiG-JuPO1O1 I assure you I have a far greater concept of how a constitutional Monarchy works, we abandoned the concept of an absolute Monarchy in Britain along time go. Her Magesty was respected because she earned that respect through dedicated service to the nation.
There are advantages to not having a circus sideshow every four years and ending up with clown like Sleepy Joe.
This scene literally sends chills through my body.. when the most respectable person bows to you,you know life has CHANGED!!
The music, the speech, and when the grandmother bows the creaking of the floor adds a weight to an already powerful scene.
I love this scene. So powerful. From the moment Prince Philip realises he must walk behind his wife from now on, to Princess Margaret's shock at being called out by the Queen Mum because she is no longer equal to her sister to Queen Mary bowing down. Goosebumps!
Eden & his cronies are all sitting around waiting for Churchill to step on his crank. Instead, he delivers an incredible eulogy. When he finishes and takes off his glasses, he’s basically saying “Yeah, F you Tony.” 😂
What were they realistically expecting? Churchill was a great speaker, and he wasn't going to humiliate the Crown on national - international! - broadcast...
@@johnroscoe2406 He would never intentionally make any mistakes; they were hoping for him to have some sort of breakdown on air.
4:25 Little I missed moment here. You can see Elizabeth’s right foot behind her almost as if she was about to curtsey to her grandmother when she realized she shouldn’t.
Having now lost Queen Elizabeth the second makes the scene all the more poignant and emotional. Her death in 2022 was the end of an era. Rest in peace your majesty Queen Elizabeth the second. You have now joined your father, mother, sister and husband.
Yes...God save Elizabeth the Great
I've never been much of a royalist, indifferent at best beyond enjoying reading/watching the history. But I still found myself curious to see if she'd be our first monarch to make it to 100 still reigning, and up until Phillip died I thought it might be possible. She was never going to outlive him for long, and it was obvious from looking at her during the televised parts of his funeral. I'd never seen her look so huddled into herself.
I was born in 1949. In my mind there has only ever been one Queen. I am lost without her and well up even now.
Churchill actor nailed it!
That's John Lithgow.
He absolutely did!!!
@@cherylhulting1301John is a versatile actor! He played a transsexual in The World According to Garp with Robin Williams and did a wonderful job in a very complex role.
This is such a powerful scene with so many layers of meaning. One thing that seems to be overlooked is that Queen Mary had lost so many of her children, Prince John as a child, Prince George the Duke of Kent during the WWII, she had banished her eldest son King Edward VIII(Duke of Windsor), now she has lost her second oldest in King George VI. But still she found the strength to go and curtsey to her granddaughter.
The blow of losing this son must have been shattering, she died the next year, before Elizabeth was crowned. No mother should outlive 3 of her children. But she did her duty.
Yes. I was actually thinking about how many of her sons had died when she stepped out of the car.
I’m glad the Royal family members lives don’t seem all that happy. You can’t butcher, pillage countries and get your happy ending.
Yet one of Marys last toughts were that the coronation should go ahead as planned even thoe it was just weeks after her death,to her the crown and duty the crown had came befor anything
Exactly!
Well said
This is an absolutely chilling and holy moment.
It's not holy.
This feels even more meaningful now, after her passing. Her Majesty gave the rest of her life to her duty, even still working as best she could in her 90's. One job, performed for *70 years!* She went on to become a cultural reference point for much of the world, such that it still feels disorienting that she is gone. God Save the Queen indeed!
Inherited the job. Inherited the money, castles, jewels and more. Very little required of her other than to hide the family's behaviour as much as possible and not get in the way. No longer really involved in matters of state, governing, the military or even the church. Attend the functions like a birthday clown, wave from a balcony and rubber stamp the laws passed by parliament.
Nice reality check to the enthralling storytelling. Thank you. 🙂
@@seanwebb605 - Jeff Bezos's ex-wife got a divorce settlement that dwarfed the Queen's personal fortune many times over. Much of what you describe does not actually belong to the monarch directly, it is owned by the Crown Estate, which belongs to the government. So what's your point? If the Queen had called herself a CEO then few would question how much she gets paid for how much work or how much of it was just being a public face.
And never once did this family apologize for their role in colonialism, starvation, famines , and overall genocide of my people.
@@amritasengupta5251 - Oh boo-hoo! I'm not expecting Russia to ever apologize for all that done to *my* people!
Ms. Atkins is amazing. Not young, and could maintain her strength and balance in that deep curtsey!
I agree with you Elizabeth Allen. Eileen is 90 years old now and yet she was still able to curtsey like that is a testament to what an AMAZING actress she really is. She ALWAYS gives an AMAZING performance as Queen Mary of Teck.
Quite simply 4 minutes and 57 seconds of the best television ever produced. Absolutely marvelous!
I agree completely. It was a stunning scene, and words were not necessary. The acting was simply superb.
I like the ' don't screw it up' look in Queen Mary's eyes when she came out of the curtsy.
Yes
The Crown must win, the Crown must always win
Queen Mary's look to her grand daugher saying 'You are THE Queen now my dear. Don't eff it up or I will haunt your dreams forever'
Really? Hmm.. My Dad, who was just a common Sailor but his cousin was in service in the House, said that Queen Mary wasn't thrilled with Elizabeth coming Queen."
@@GenXParanormal well be fair, she had just lost a third son.
@@GenXParanormal, indeed! That is quite what I'm getting from her face and the look she's giving to Elizabeth from under the veil in this scene.
@@vava8545I agree
Such an intense moment! The matriarch and oldest royal bows to her 26 year old granddaughter.
What everyone is missing is that they did not curtsey to Elizabeth as a person. They curtseyed to the incumbent of the British monarchy. In so doing, they are expressing their loyalty to the crown, not to her personally.
@@karenburrows9184noone is missing that lol- that's why the show is called "The Crown" and not "Queen Elizabeth"
@@seoulnessie Well, I took my cue from a good number of the comments, which didn't seem to have a clue why it was done. I'm now very aware that you, at least, did not miss it.
@@karenburrows9184 I doubt for any of them it's easy to separate the two. How can you when it's a family enterprise? Queen Mary was born and grew up in her mother's paternal first cousin's reign (Victoria) and her mother-in-law (Alexandra of Denmark) was her second cousin on her mother's mother's side (House of Hesse). European royalty was a closed group until after the First World War. Even Elizabeth II and Prince Philip were cousins in multiple directions.
@@seoulnessie Really. I had no idea that everyone (literally) was so well-educated on the British monarchy. Imagine that.
The moment Elizabeth fully realized she was now the Queen, when her Grandmother Queen Mary bowed to her. One of the best scenes in the entire "Crown" series. ‼‼
What can even compare? But this series is really well done.
When Qween Elizabeth realized she needed them most ...
Duty, honor, service, tradition..very moving
She looks haunting under the veil
She also looks angry......
That's old people for u
@@kc_1018😂😂
@@carrietide At that moment in her life, she had outlived 3 of her children, and one was in disgrace, at least as far as she and the rest of the family were concerned--as much faith as she undoubtedly had in her granddaughter, it was undoubtedly not a happy occasion.
There is a famous picture of the real Queen Mary at this time. The actress captured the same set of emotions and then added the transfer of monarchy look. Excellent work.
Loved every season of The Crown, but the first season was the best. This scene alone was so powerful.
The first seasons of The Crown, with Claire Foy as the young Elizabeth, were wonderful.
This scene was composed brilliantly.
Churchill's eulogy started the scene, set the mood and framed the first act.
Then there were the moments with the crying daughter at her father's side, this tiny little moment, she allowed herself before switching back to queen.
The moments with her immediate family, kissing and bowing, this little first moment of realization of Margaret, when realizing, she can't walk after her sister.
And then Churchill ends and there is silence, like they are all stunned upon his words.
And that's when they orchester this brilliant scene with the grandmother and the shocking realization that she is indeed the Queen and a new era has begun.
❤ Perfect!
Queen Mary giving full Victorian mourning
Of course she would. She was the past reminding the future of duty, service and sacrifice.
This entire scene and the one prior with Queen Mary’s letter to Elizabeth - OUTSTANDING !
Agreed
Completely agree.
💯
One of the most powerful pieces of television I have ever seen
Some of the best storytelling in modern TV history. I come back to this scene often. It's riveting and so well done.
For years when anyone even mentioned "the Queen" there was never any confusion as to which of the Queens within the world we were referring to. She was a guiding light, a firm hand at the tiller and yet at the same time, a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Rest with your husband, your parents and your sister, your work is done.
Touching.,
For near a century, she was THE QUEEN. Her passing marked the beginning of a new era, not just for England, but for the majority of the world as we know it.
I am 66. Always, through my life she was there. Just there. Never met her, never saw her. Somehow, inexplicably, she was always there in the background of my life. And somehow, that was comforting. None of that makes sense. Yet sense it does make.
Claire Foy is my favorite actress to portray Elizabeth in this series, because although Olivia and Imelda are fantastic actors in their own right, Claire was able to say and emote so much without doing hardly anything. The way we can read her emotion as her grandmother bows to her simply through the tension appearing and disappearing in her neck while she tries to hold it together - amazing.
Indeed accurate!! Claire Foy is absolutely superb in the character of QE2! I can’t believe our very beloved QE2 has been gone for so long!!! She was the most human person I’ve met in royalty!! Her cousin Beatriz from the Netherlands is as close as you can find to humble human behavior!
the single most moving scene of this entire series
❤❤❤❤❤ !
Poor woman went through a lot over her years losing three of her children before her time. Prince John to epilepsy at 13, Prince George to the dunbeath air crash at 39, and King George VI to cancer at 56. Each time, she didn't get to say goodbye to any of them. Rest in Peace Mary, Queen of Teck.
She wasn't Queen of Teck. She was a Queen consort of the united Kingdom
@@MegaJake1971 > yes, definitely more correct to say 'Mary of Teck'...
My great-grandmother outlived two of her four children, one was my maternal grandfather.
Despite leaving an abusive husband in an era when ‘that *wasn’t* done,’ she said, “No mother should outlive their kids, it’s wrong.”
@@Quaker-tc8ue Exactly, it's a violation in the natural order of things. That's the one question we always ask and never get a straight answer of why God lets people die before their time.
This, to me, is the definitive scene of the entire series.
The great Eileen Atkins as Queen Mary says more with that look than most actors say in a whole play
This moment, at least in the series, you can fell the impact becoming Queen was for her. For an 80+ former Queen Consort to make a deep curtsy…you can see it in Queen Elizabeth’s face how that felt.
She was a Queen , not a Queen consort. She was royal blood before she married. Camilla is a Queen Consort . She’s not Royal.
True story -- after Queen Mary curtseyed to her grandaughter Queen Elizabeth (the scene took place at Marlborough House on the Mall, her residence) and kissed her ring, her first remark was "Lillibet! Your mourning dress needs to be longer!: Queen Elizabeth's first stop on her return to London was to Marlborough House to see her beloved granny .
How could anyone disgrace her?!!’ Heartbreaking! She’s so incredible, so dedicated!! URH Queen Elizabeth!
Royal or Commoner - Granny will always be Granny 😂
It actually took place at Sandringham House where the King had died. And Queen Mary couldn't have kissed the Coronation Ring because she died before the Coronation. The ring is only worn at the Coronation. You confuse the Monarch with the Pope who wears a ring you should kiss.
I just checked her biolgraphy by James Pope-Henessey. We are both wrong. Homage was made at Clarence House (the residence of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip before the assention at exactly 4:30 in the afteroon. Queen Mary drove out of Marlbourough House at 4:00 in the afternoon -- the same time Queen Elizabeth arrived at Clarence House immeidately upon her return to London. The trip to Sandringham would be the next day. Queen Mary inisisted on being the first to "kiss her ring". @@bradfordzone5187
I just checked Queen Mary's official biography by James Pople Hennesey and the meeting between the new Queen Elizabeth and her grandmother actually took place at Clarence House, the residence of Queen Elizabeth as Princess Elizabeth (next door to Marlborough House) immeidately upon Queen Elizabeth's return to London. Queen Mary was quoted as saying that "She needed to be the first to kiss the nee Queen's Ring" in another biogrlphy of her, Matriarch, by Anne Edwards. The trip to Sandringham would come immediately after. Queen Mary was quite ill by the time her grandaughter became Queen, and she probably was too tired to make the trip to Sandringham House. @@bradfordzone5187
This scene sent chills up my spine. Still does to this day. The entire series didn’t match the strength and seriousness of this scene. It practically set the stage for the rest of the show and the rest of Elizabeth’s real life. BRAVO 👏
The most powerful moment in this scene is the look that Queen Mary gives her granddaughter around 4.44 as she is rising up from the curtsy. It's a look that tells and reassures the new Queen that this is now how things are and it's in this moment that her face changes from conveying a sense of shock and discomfort to conveying a sense of stoic duty and acceptance of her new position.
Yes, it's like she's kind of in shock and detached, but that gaze from Queen Mary grounds her and says, "This is real. This is how it is now, and you need to get your head on straight. "
That curtsey was AMAZING. We can see the change in her after that.
The Final Episode of the Final Season was done perfect, with describing a way that shows the Queen was nearing death and then the Death scence where she simply walks out the door into the bright light.
Even watching that final scene now makes chills. The terrifying vision of that black wraith curtseying means so much to Elizabeth.
She was fearsome indeed.
I would tremble too. Queen Mary was formidable. Her curtsy here absolutely brought the full reality home to the new Queen. Powerful scene.
It was as if Death itself was curtseying to the new Queen.
John Lithgow is amazing
Yes. Very good work.
As a young actor eager and ambitious he probably never thought he would look so right as the aging Churchill!
The moment her grandmother bowed to her, you can tell Elizabeth II felt the moon and stars fall on her shoulders. She realized that she had been entrusted with the task of leading the world's most famous monarchy.
Elizabeth the second. Elizabeth the first was a tudor queen
@@Em_Rose_ thanks for the correction. Had a typo error there.
Queen Mary was extremely unwell, but she still wished to be present to support her granddaughter. What's remarkable about this is that she chose to wear a Victorian-era mourning dress. Queen Mary expressed that the crown must always triumph, and even the senior Royal family members paid their respects to the new queen, Elizabeth.
I do not think Churchill could ever have imagined just how great of a Queen Elizabeth II would be.
How was she "great"?
@@wholeNwon if you look at the historical role of monarchs, they were unifying forces. Initially, by military means. Now, monarchies are still unifying forces (just ask the Dutch and the Danes how they see their monarchies), but they exercise that through cultural influence. Elizabeth II was a master of unification, better than any bumbling politician. Even as the british empire was crumbling, she kept the Commonwealth and the United Kingdom culturally united through her charisma and diplomatic skill. That is why, thanks to her, Charles III is king.
@@garotadagavea Yes, the Brit. monarchy has always set excellent examples of personal integrity, moral rectitude and family unity. As a Yank, my knowledge of the history of your heads of state and their dynasties is certainly incomplete at best but you certainly have been saddled with some truly disgusting kings, queens, princes and consorts. Some of them were social distractions while your treasury was plundered. Several others plunged you into horrible civil wars as well as interminable international struggles, again, all depleting your natural and financial resources. The Empire of plundering, persecution and slaughtering followed to "transfer" the wealth of others for the benefit of the few. You even starved your own White peasants in Ireland to enrich GB. I recall no opposition from the monarchs except an oblique comment once from Edward VIII, of all people.
@@wholeNwon little correction: I am not British. Not even anglo-saxon. You asked how she was great as queen of the UK. I expounded on her historical record as such. As for the "plundering of others for the benefit of the few" that is certainly true when it comes to empires. Check, for example, Americans coming to Japan in 1852 and threatening invasion if Japan did not open commerce with the US (at the time, that meant Japan buying American goods) on the command of a democratically elected president. I am an agnostic but two gospel versicles come to mind: "Matthew 7:3 Why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but fail to notice the beam in your own eye?" And "Mathew 19:23-24 - Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Assuredly, I say to you that it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” Note: by the time Queen Elizabeth ascended to the throne, the british monarch had no more say on who got plundered. That was decided by democratically elected officials.
@@wholeNwon MAGA
Beautifully filmed. You can see the moment the weight of it all hits Elizabeth, when her grandmother curtsies to her.
This idea of a drama about the Royal family had all the ingredients to be a disastrous soapy melodrama. But Peter Morgan's brilliant writing elevated this show to one of the all-time well-made TV shows in history that's like a character study of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary situations because of their births. Little moments like this scene, or when Philip launches into his trademark sarcastic rants questioning the whole point of their existence in modern era, brilliant brilliant writing.
It’s true.
When Queen Mary bowed before her, she had that look like: "$#!+ just got real."
Yes, This is a very powerful scene, I get goosebumps and chills every time, when Queen Mary Bowed before her own Granddaughter. USA. ❤🇬🇧👑
"SHIT JUST GOT REAL! I'm gonna have to cut more ribbons now."
NGL, I couldn't help but think "damn, her knees are better than mine if she can curtsy that low and get back up without help!"
@@pompe221 lol, same thing I say everytime I see her do this, such a powerful scene and moment.❤️💯
@@pompe221 She was quite frail at that point but she's have broken a hip if it meant she bowed properly to the new Queen. Mary was formidable and a stickler for protocol. I think she'd rather have been hit by a train than fail to bow to the new monarch.
This scene is chilling. It plays like a premonition.
All at once, one queen bows to another, as Elizabeth’s young life, comes crashing in on her.
Not merely for her father’s death, but the fate of the free world.
Love live Queen Elizabeth the Second.
I love watching this scene mostly because of the suspense Churchill's speech creates until the moment he finally says God save the Queen, I always get chills
“The Crown must win; must *always* win.” 👑
This is the most powerful scene of the entire series.
Claire Foy ladies and gentlemen. What a brilliant talent she is
This is in the top most tier of all scene here in the series for me. Never fail to make me cry and goosebumps all the time.
*Great scene… Very, very moving. Queen Mary was the absolute iron vision of the tradition of monarchies past. Her explanations, especially her letter to Elizabeth when she first became queen spoke volumes, and explained truly, the tradition and belief of the role Royals were supposed to be about.
I have to say that the casting was absolutely flawless in this series.
Except for prince Phillip. And queen Elizabeth’s father
Claire Foy did a great job here, look of sadness, shock, and the feeling that what’s happening is unreal, and overwhelming. She displayed that perfectly.
She entered the room as Elizabeth Windsor and emerged as Queen Elizabeth. Excellent writing.
Queen Mary's curtsey to ER II conveyed something else: that deep understanding of the power, might, and awesome and tremendous responsibility of wearing the Crown. In that moment, ER II grasps the enormity of the transfer of power, authority, and accountability.
She had a lot to live up to with that name, but she did it. She was amazing woman. May she rest in peace.
This scene will always give me chills! beautifully done
Stunning moment at the end, perfectly done. One of the most memorable, powerful, resonant moments of television I've ever seen.
The actors are just magnificent. In one instant her sister looks at her like comforting another sister, to a polite kiss, to a respectful subject, all through her eyes.
The acting here was stunning. Not a word spoken and ran the gamut of human emotion.
And she spent every anniversary of her Father's death at Balmoral, in reflection. I always thought that was such a touching way to remrmber him. ❤
There will never be another Queen like her. I know I will likely not live long to see another Queen of England in my lifetime, but long and prosperous was her reign. May she rest in paradise.
Really? What about Queen Pette Buttiget??
@@stuartlee6622who?
@@aliciakerr7639 Stuart took a moment for a homophobic slur against and American politician.
@@seanwebb605 thanks, I still have no idea who that is.
and the idiot can't even spell Pete's name right@@seanwebb605
The 3 queens is a powerful scene
1 Queen and 2 Queen Consorts.
@@teresastockman3401 yes
@@ukmary1968 Sad to think Queen Mary did not see The Queen crowned.
@@teresastockman3401 Still 3 Queens, 1 Queen Regnant and 2 Queen consorts. but they ceased being Queen consorts when their husbands died and where simply referred to as Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Dowager and The Queen Mother.
First off, Vanessa Kirby is ridiculously pretty .lol
That said, the a very significant gesture by EBL in holding back herself and Margaret following the queen in order to allow Philip to go. Protocol, the consort is always behind the monarch. Well placed scene in a beautifully orchestrated larger scene
It serves to drive home the idea that her sister had ceased to be her sister first and foremost and became her queen. It's a very strange and alien thing generally and particularly strange to American eyes. The comparison I suppose I could offer- though with actual power rather than titular or historic meaning-is stories you hear about power transfers when a President is assassinated or dies in office and the VP steps up. You wake up one thing and go to bed an entirely different thing.
@NoThankYouReally as an American, I don't find it alien and strange at all. I agree with you. The significance was also to signal to HRH Prince Phillip he is now "ahead " of the others in protocol. Cinematically well done through and through.
@@twobearshomestead Yes, very well done.
When I said "alien" I was trying to draw a distinction from one who has some sort of totemic, symbolic "power", toothless power, granted by birth (a modern King or Queen of England) vs someone who was selected (more or less) by his or her fellow countrymen to lead and wield incredibly significant power.
For the King or Queen, it's literally random. Completely unrelated to talent, achievement, or anything else. A "famous person", rock star or whatever, who receives some sort of deference, has at least convinced at least some people that they deserve that deference through some observable input.
One could argue, somewhat persuasively in my opinion, that some men (and women) meet the moment and make the most of what fate has handed them. I put Elizabeth II in that category. Was she the perfect person for the job? I imagine there were better, but she seemed rather good and deserves some deference for THAT, apart from her "by birth" notoriety.
Perhaps I am overthinking it. I would agree with you that "alien" was not the right word. Perhaps "different than what one would expect in America by an American."
Let's not forget the actress playing The Queen Mother, for pulling off the role to make this moment earned and mean something.
And the writers for giving enough room for the character to breath.
This show seems very well put together.
Eileen Atkins also gave a tour-de-force performance as the first Queen Elizabeth in Vivat, Vivat Regina.
Agreed. American productions "rush" through these moments of gravitas like water rushing down a stream. British productions allow a bit more "breathing room" for a scene to deepen. (Of course, that is also part of the director's job.)
Four of the greatest minutes in television history.
I'm a 70 year old man from Houston, Texas. Why is it that every time I watch this (which is much too often} I tear up.
Maybe because, regardless of how one feels about royalty, there is no way we as outsiders can understand the effect of being "inside". Shows like this, then, when acted well, give us some sense of the awesome, and likely what must seem like surreal, responsibility that comes with the job, as well as the emotions involved. We see the old and powerful forced through formal protocol, pass on the reins of power to the young, and the young, full of apprehension, accept it. A page is turned, a new chapter begins, just as with life itself.
That last curtsy by Queen Mary was spooky. Like death had arrived and Elizabeth was going to be dutiful to the crown until the day she died.
So many good scenes in The Crown.
That is the moment when Elizabeth II realizes that her life had been forever changed
This scene gave me chills
Especially when her grandmother bowed to her!!!
Queen Elizabeth lived through so much. And the world changed so fast around her. Truly a strong, beautiful woman ❤️❤️❤️❤️
This is the scene I play when I’m trying to convince someone to watch the crown. It’s such a powerful scene and I get chills each time I watch it. Well done!
I love the scene of Queen Mary bowing, it legit gave me chills. Such a deeeeep bow, too! Or is it a curtsey? Lol...
curtsey...
On that day in 1952, the world lost a good man and great king, but gained an equally good lady and great queen. The weight of a thousand years of monarchy fell upon Elizabeth’s shoulders that day, poignantly symbolised by the scene of Mary of Teck curtsying to the granddaughter who had spent her entire life up to that point curtsying to her.
I believe she inherited a lot of her strength from her grandmother.
One of Churchill's best speeches... simple wonderful. Also one has to watch the scene where she reads the letter from her grandmother - wonderfully written!