That scene were George VI look at Elizabeth and she smiles, you can see the smile just drain from his face when he comes to the realization that the weight (both actual and symbolic) of that crown is someday going to be on her head.
And how in both cases it was ill-fitting, wobbly and in danger of falling. Symbolising the uncertainty and the danger of failing that they both feel at their time of inexperience.
@@KoiYakultGreenTea A number of years ago, I was in Britain and saw the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London. Because I've got a freakishly big head, I asked the docent in the room how they accommodated having different sized heads. Apparently, they've got (or can make) different sized liners to go in the crowns so they fit. If you watch HM during the State Opening of Parliament, the Imperial State Crown she wears fits much better. Granted, St. Edward's Crown is only worn during the Coronation, but if you look at the actual coronation film, St. Edward's crown fits much better than we see here.
@@asyasmith7370 Not really, they could easily stepped down. They choose not to because they're benefiting off hard working tax payer money to live a life of luxury for life, without needing to lift a single hand to earn a living. They shouldn't complain about crown being overwhelming, it's outdated system.
@@BiG-JuPO1O1 Oh, bull. Yes, they get money from the Sovereign Grant, but what clowns like you forget (or choose not to mention) that all the income they make goes to the government, and the Sovereign Grant returns only part of it. And not a big part, either.
The first few seasons are amazing but unfortunately once Princess Diana comes into the mix it basically turned into propaganda against the Royal family because that season had a new showrunner. And depending on how your aware or not aware of the Diana situation like in most bad relationships she was just as much a part of the problem if not more so. Even her oldest son Prince William has come out and said that some of her actions were overly dramatic
1:19-1:22 Charles was obviously thinking: "someday that'll be me", every first born for many generations picturing in their minds that someday in the near future it'll be their turn to wear the crown of all England, as first born it was their destiny, and now after waiting 70 years he has finally worn that crown
That will be me in 4 months when I’m crowned as Woody.EXE’s Queen on my 21st birthday. I’m dreading the heaviness of it but I’ll do well as Wales’s Queen
Obviously, she is the personification of the Crown, so, in a way, the crown as an object is hers, but, unlike personal jewels, she can't just take it and wear it wherever and whenever she wants to. These things are regulated by the most strict protocol and rules, and yes, she has to ask permission from some faceless committee / trust to remove it from its usual place. Obviously, they aren't going to say no, but still, they need to be asked first and they need to know for how long she is going to keep it, where she is going to wear it, in what circumstances etc.
The first time she looked at herself in the mirror, wearing St. Edward's crown, must have brought home to her --- as nothing else could --- that her father was really dead. 👸🏻
@@Chris-bs4qy That doesn't mean they're not hers. The palace, like Windsor Castle, is owned by the reigning monarch in right of the Crown. Obviously they're not personal property.
@@melodyclark1944 it's not "owned" legally, it is a type of trust that certain property are in as for example with many of the crown jewels.... I researched it. There are certain properties that she does own outright however to do as she pleases with.
Yes the Crown Jewels belong to "The Crown" as an institution; since the monarch is the personification of that institution, she "owns" it being in that position. Here, the crown is owned by The Queen, not Elizabeth, if that makes sense.
@@avataryangchen19 I notice this is the 2nd time you are repeating this comment. People have lost all sense of what a true Christian Monarchical system should look like and/or mean. Of course The Crown is state property, but Elizabeth controls/holds it for the people. So yes, in a true sense, it is hers. She (and any future monarch) controls the government for the people. That is how she "serves" the people. People know "The Queen serves the people" but it seems like the understanding of what that truly means has been completely lost....smh.
Yes the Crown Jewels belong to "The Crown" as an institution; since the monarch is the personification of that institution, she "owns" it being in that position. Here, the crown is owned by The Queen, not Elizabeth, if that makes sense.
It is. The monarch always has the crown at the Palace to get used to wearing it. The conversation was made up. Although The Queen no longer wears the Imperial State Crown at the State Opening of Parliament, it was always taken to the palace billiard room, along with the other regalia used at the ceremony. Two reasons. One to allow the staff to see it. The other so that The Queen could reaccustom herself to wearing it. St. Edward's Crown is so big and heavy that practice is vital to avoid letting it fall off during the coronation. Fortunately it's the only time that the Sovereign wears it. Actually between William III in 1689 and George V in 1911 no monarch was crowned with it. Too heavy for Queen Anne, Queen Victoria and Edward VII, and the others already had crowns that they preferred.
It's not a very flattering piece of headwear. It's so tall and top-heavy as to look honestly kind of ridiculous, plus it wobbles from not fitting very well.
Have you seen The King's Speech? Colin Firth doesn't resemble George VI either, but you can forgive that fact after watching how they perform the role.
As if it ever mattered what the actor looks like. You could have the entire royal family played by people of color for all I care, it wouldn't make a difference as long as their character, manners, personality and decisions made sense. Granted the immersion would be somewhat ruined because, well, we know they're pale and pasty as all hell - but still, it's a work of fiction, i didn't even know about most of these people before I watched the Crown anyway.
Well, ideally, it should have been Ben Mendelsohn, who played him in Darkest Hour. Good actor *and* has an uncanny likeness. But you can rarely have both, and it's much more important to have a talented actor who gets someone's personality right.
"Borrow it Ma'am? From whom? If it's not yours,then,whose is it?"
Best ever.
All the countries they nicked the jewels from
@@ethandalton6480 shh!
@@ethandalton6480 😂 damn true
There are no disputed gems on the St Edwards Crown. In fact, the only disputed gem is on the Queen Consort's Crown.
@@JWRogersPS and the sceptre, i suppose
That scene were George VI look at Elizabeth and she smiles, you can see the smile just drain from his face when he comes to the realization that the weight (both actual and symbolic) of that crown is someday going to be on her head.
Indeed...
And how in both cases it was ill-fitting, wobbly and in danger of falling. Symbolising the uncertainty and the danger of failing that they both feel at their time of inexperience.
@@KoiYakultGreenTea A number of years ago, I was in Britain and saw the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London. Because I've got a freakishly big head, I asked the docent in the room how they accommodated having different sized heads. Apparently, they've got (or can make) different sized liners to go in the crowns so they fit. If you watch HM during the State Opening of Parliament, the Imperial State Crown she wears fits much better. Granted, St. Edward's Crown is only worn during the Coronation, but if you look at the actual coronation film, St. Edward's crown fits much better than we see here.
almostfm I know they fit it to every monarch but it has symbolism is what I’m trying to say
And She carried the weight Perfectly as the longest reigning Monarch of United Kingdom. RIP.
"There's a sight i hoped i'd never see"
So powerful 😔
Little Elizabeth is very cute..
The little girl did so remind of the real Princess Elizabeth.
She does. She reminds me of little Princess Charlotte, who seems to look quite a lot like her great grandmother.
I love how Jared Harris represents such a close and sensitive King George with his daughter
Little Charles and Anne were so cute 😄
Oh God the crown wearing scene transition from George to Elizabeth was heartbreaking for me... I dont know why
Because they both didn’t want it. But had a duty.
Neither wanted or expected it. But duty demanded it. And both have, in their turn, demonstrated beyond any and all doubts they were meant to wear it.
@@asyasmith7370 Not really, they could easily stepped down. They choose not to because they're benefiting off hard working tax payer money to live a life of luxury for life, without needing to lift a single hand to earn a living. They shouldn't complain about crown being overwhelming, it's outdated system.
To me those are the best leaders. The ones who don’t want or yearn for power. They are humble and kind.
@@BiG-JuPO1O1 Oh, bull. Yes, they get money from the Sovereign Grant, but what clowns like you forget (or choose not to mention) that all the income they make goes to the government, and the Sovereign Grant returns only part of it. And not a big part, either.
0:11 "Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown."
what a powerful scene, I just stumbled apon this, wasnt looking for it, but man it really hits you where her sense of lose for her father.
RIP Your Majesty
Amazing writing, we hear so much credit going to the actors/actresses what about the writers!
Just started watching The Crown- first off its amazing but this was a scene that drills it home that The Monarch is above all others
The first few seasons are amazing but unfortunately once Princess Diana comes into the mix it basically turned into propaganda against the Royal family because that season had a new showrunner.
And depending on how your aware or not aware of the Diana situation like in most bad relationships she was just as much a part of the problem if not more so. Even her oldest son Prince William has come out and said that some of her actions were overly dramatic
1:19-1:22 Charles was obviously thinking: "someday that'll be me", every first born for many generations picturing in their minds that someday in the near future it'll be their turn to wear the crown of all England, as first born it was their destiny, and now after waiting 70 years he has finally worn that crown
I think the man's eyebrows stole the show here; his blurred, subtle reactions to her were entertaining
People come, take the crown, leave the world. In essence, nothing is in our possession, the only thing ours is our soul. All else is borrowing.
M
And now it has passed to a new head again.
It’s not as easy as it looks
That will be me in 4 months when I’m crowned as Woody.EXE’s Queen on my 21st birthday. I’m dreading the heaviness of it but I’ll do well as Wales’s Queen
I love this response 1:39. Indeed
We will live a moment like that in our Century a moment in History , on May 6, 2023 on her sons ( Charles the III) coronation!
"Borrow it Ma'am? From whom? If it's not yours,then,whose is it?"
Engeland
The damn crown could break your neck...🙁☝️😄😂
Charles and Anne with her. 💖
0:38-0:40 Elizabeth was obviously thinking: "someday that'll be me"
Obviously, she is the personification of the Crown, so, in a way, the crown as an object is hers, but, unlike personal jewels, she can't just take it and wear it wherever and whenever she wants to. These things are regulated by the most strict protocol and rules, and yes, she has to ask permission from some faceless committee / trust to remove it from its usual place. Obviously, they aren't going to say no, but still, they need to be asked first and they need to know for how long she is going to keep it, where she is going to wear it, in what circumstances etc.
so.... The keeper of the crown outlived the king.
I wonder if Charles will say the same thing.
only if he's talking to his grandson Prince George, and Princess Charlotte.
The first time she looked at herself in the mirror, wearing St. Edward's crown, must have brought home to her --- as nothing else could --- that her father was really dead. 👸🏻
Her poor father gave up everything for us. Even his life. 😢
1:19-1:22 I wonder if Anne was thinking "I'm glad I'll never have to wear that heavy crown"
the Queen actually doesnt own the crown and the crown jewels, it belongs to the country
She is the country and the Crown. I mean her position is head of state and the crown jewels' owner is Elizabeth II in right of the Crown.
@@melodyclark1944 actually you are wrong. She cannot sell or give away the royal jewels or crown or Buckingham palace
@@Chris-bs4qy That doesn't mean they're not hers. The palace, like Windsor Castle, is owned by the reigning monarch in right of the Crown. Obviously they're not personal property.
@@melodyclark1944 it's not "owned" legally, it is a type of trust that certain property are in as for example with many of the crown jewels.... I researched it. There are certain properties that she does own outright however to do as she pleases with.
I think it’s a lifetime lease
Oh my the little Elizabeth actress really shot up between season 1-3
The crown and the jewels belongs to the country
She is the country
Yes the Crown Jewels belong to "The Crown" as an institution; since the monarch is the personification of that institution, she "owns" it being in that position. Here, the crown is owned by The Queen, not Elizabeth, if that makes sense.
@@avataryangchen19 I notice this is the 2nd time you are repeating this comment. People have lost all sense of what a true Christian Monarchical system should look like and/or mean.
Of course The Crown is state property, but Elizabeth controls/holds it for the people. So yes, in a true sense, it is hers. She (and any future monarch) controls the government for the people. That is how she "serves" the people. People know "The Queen serves the people" but it seems like the understanding of what that truly means has been completely lost....smh.
what is the name of the background music?
Izy Chick The Anointing
Professor Legasov, what are you doing here?
Quick! Tell Don that Lane's back from the dead!
I thought that crown won’t leave westminster abbey?
I like the scene but im pretty sure the crown is state property and not privat property of the royal family members
Yes the Crown Jewels belong to "The Crown" as an institution; since the monarch is the personification of that institution, she "owns" it being in that position. Here, the crown is owned by The Queen, not Elizabeth, if that makes sense.
Editing
This isn't historical accurate right?
It is. The monarch always has the crown at the Palace to get used to wearing it. The conversation was made up. Although The Queen no longer wears the Imperial State Crown at the State Opening of Parliament, it was always taken to the palace billiard room, along with the other regalia used at the ceremony. Two reasons. One to allow the staff to see it. The other so that The Queen could reaccustom herself to wearing it.
St. Edward's Crown is so big and heavy that practice is vital to avoid letting it fall off during the coronation. Fortunately it's the only time that the Sovereign wears it. Actually between William III in 1689 and George V in 1911 no monarch was crowned with it. Too heavy for Queen Anne, Queen Victoria and Edward VII, and the others already had crowns that they preferred.
It's not a very flattering piece of headwear. It's so tall and top-heavy as to look honestly kind of ridiculous, plus it wobbles from not fitting very well.
She has no issue saying that as well.
Looks heavy and unstable
ph@k the royals! Vive La Republique!
Marcus Aurelius wasn't a republican
@@kori4580 So as fake as Rome then
@@kori4580 I found a broken record. Thanks for the Bread and Circuses, Mark. 🥰
@@nb2008nc Care factor = 0.00
Is that supposed to be George VI trying on the crown??? Where did they find him? Doesn't remotely resemble the King. Typical.
Richard It's NOT a documentary, moron.
Have you seen The King's Speech? Colin Firth doesn't resemble George VI either, but you can forgive that fact after watching how they perform the role.
Yes if is
As if it ever mattered what the actor looks like. You could have the entire royal family played by people of color for all I care, it wouldn't make a difference as long as their character, manners, personality and decisions made sense. Granted the immersion would be somewhat ruined because, well, we know they're pale and pasty as all hell - but still, it's a work of fiction, i didn't even know about most of these people before I watched the Crown anyway.
Well, ideally, it should have been Ben Mendelsohn, who played him in Darkest Hour. Good actor *and* has an uncanny likeness. But you can rarely have both, and it's much more important to have a talented actor who gets someone's personality right.