The Crown Must Always Win | The Crown (Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Eileen Atkins)

After the news of King George's (Jared Harris) passing, Elizabeth (Claire Foy) and Philip (Matt Smith) return from Kenya to London, where Elizabeth assumes the role of sovereign.
From Season 1, Episode 2: Hyde Park Corner
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The Crown is based on Queen Elizabeth II as a young newlywed faced with leading the world's most famous monarchy while forging a relationship with legendary Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill. The British Empire is in decline, and the political world is in disarray, but a new era is dawning. Peter Morgan's masterfully-researched scripts reveal the Queen's private journey behind the public façade with daring frankness. Prepare to see into the coveted world of power and privilege behind the locked doors of Westminster and Buckingham Palace.
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[@IamHzwyfee]

*She will always be the best Elizabeth character in this series*

[@cmoore7518]

❤ agreed

[@danawinsor1380]

Really the best Elizabeth character ever,

[@shellstars]

Yes! So good.

[@doris2793]

Yes... she nails the part no question

[@QueenY-co7es]

Yah

[@SN-sz7kw]

For me, Queen Mary’s curtsy will always be the peak Crown moment. She was the most riveting character.

[@deviritter5232]

Agreed.

[@meryscantamburlo4174]

The way the floor is creaking under her while she shows reverence to her own grandchild is very symbolic....even if it wasn't intentional

[@cathleenwarner1778]

Queen Elizabeth, herself, said that having her grandmother curtsy to her, was the most surreal moment of her life

[@retroguy9494]

@@cathleenwarner1778 As an American, I could never imagine such a thing. My late grandmother was the matriarch of our family. If we observed the custom here, if anything I would bow to her. I could never imagine it the other way around. Not even in my wildest dreams.

[@gautamim920]

Everyone bows to the crown not the person. Grandmother was bowing the crown. God

[@hothotheat3000]

That letter is so powerful. Sets the stage for the rest of her life.

[@tonnyrodrigueznunez]

Absolutely right!!! this scene is so well done that is sets the tone of the rest of the series.

[@ekaterinakorovina1065]

I love how the series comes full circle and in the last episode alludes to this scene, when the older Queen has an imaginary conversation with her younger self who reminds her that there is no Elizabeth Windsor to go back to anymore. One of the best moments in the final season and the series overall.

[@mukunimulundika5359]

This speech sent shivers down my spine as it seemed to resonate with how Queen Elizabeth lived her life from that point on, ensuring the Crown always won and survived, even at the expense of her personal feelings and sentiment. A difficult feat I imagine. She very much came from the school of Queen Mary. She really was the product of her grandmother's values.

[@bobjohnson1645]

Keep an eye on Kate... she's coming from The School of Queen Mary, too...

[@michaelplunkett8059]

She lived her vow to her people till the end.

[@thomasplinguidy4588]

@@bobjohnson1645 And from Mother Middleton's - that could become even more significant in the future.

[@retroguy9494]

@@bobjohnson1645 I like Kate. She's truly a real lady. I didn't know any actually existed among the millennials. I thought they went out with my parents 'silent generation.'

[@tdaetaunm]

It's sad that Queen Mary was Elizabeth's grandmother and could not have lived longer by her side in support. It seems that she was one of the only family members that, although heartbroken by the loss of King George, was ready to start the new chapter. While we saw Philip, the Queen Mother, and Margaret struggle with Elizabeth's new role, the Queen Mary only helped and guided her without judgement or shame.

[@SaiSivakumar]

Always thought it was a neat touch that Phillip picked up Martin Chateris's briefcase. A small sign of respect.

[@corneliaadriana2619]

This is such a powerful scene, she undress from who she was and she puts on the new clothes that she has to wear from that moment on… it’s almost painful to watch how she has to give up herself to become the queen!!

[@ilichsantander2500]

Once of my favorites scenes... I love "The Crown"... Claire Foy the best Queen ever...

[@secretmagic331]

The Crown demands the soul of its bearer.

[@kayfaubion5355]

King Charles needs to remember these words from Queen Mary. Whether they were true or not.

[@poochillipickles8525]

Queen Mary must of known that it would be a hard transition for Elizabeth so she knew she had to write to her

[@doogiemcdougster6740]

The first casualty of "the crown must always win" was right there in this scene. As Elizabeth Regina leaves the plane, she forsakes her husband and by extension, their relationship.

[@mukunimulundika5359]

True, but he did come around and finally understood the assignment after a while. Eventually he became her greatest pillar of support until his death. (Her 'strength and stay' as she put it) Also, Queen Elizabeth put her foot down behind closed doors and made it clear to her court that Prince Phillip would have the last word on everything at home and in relation to their private family life. Most notably she didn't interfere when he insisted that the then Prince Charles attend Gordonstoun like he did, despite her knowing her son was miserable there. She was determined to let Prince Phillip have the power at home.

[@lordalessan]

@@mukunimulundika5359 She also supported his intimate friendship with Penny Brabourne, who shared his passion for carriage driving, attention, and parties that Elizabeth hated.

[@baranduyn]

It took awhile for her to grow into her role as queen but there is this point; when her father took his last breath she WAS the Queen. It's almost mystical. She would have to grow into the job and defeat those who would use her or presume to think they could rule through her. An appalling amount of pressure for such a young woman. But she did it. She f'n did it and if anyone thinks they might have done better they're out of their minds.

[@deviritter5232]

I think foresakes is a misnomer. She prioritizes duty.

[@michaelplunkett8059]

Never forsaken, she rose to her anointed role. It was an adjustment for both of them. Now Camilla follows Charles, as the crown takes precedence.

[@ilona9998]

Brilliant script,movie,actors!Is one of the strongest scene.❤❤❤

[@irawilliams343]

The scene where Philip isn't allowed to escort Elizabeth was the beginning of him being eclipsed by his wife's growing royal position

[@eyesofibad2461]

He didnt yield though. Respect to him

[@lionsjourney29]

If there is any truth to the scene where her dad tells him she is the job, he knew what he was getting himself into and was being given clear warnings HIS ego and ambition had to be checked for the crowns sake

[@Celticmist-qz6ve]

She was the reigning monarch and he knew that when he married her

[@eyesofibad2461]

@@Celticmist-qz6ve he expected it to come much later in life, as anyone would expect

[@Ariana-wv4pf]

Good.

[@bjklein444]

"Duty calls" 👑

[@radhinarasi26]

One of the most powerful scene

[@TheLizKirkland]

1:18 to 1:58 Aside from Margaret and Philip, Elizabeth has her own share of fanservice too

[@richardcleveland8549]

Brilliant scene . . . especially when Philip is held back and Elizabeth's realization of that action's portent for her future dawns . . . .

[@Bogie0315]

Tommy laying down the law. Pip is the best steals every sceen he is in.

[@here_we_go_again2571]

Great actor.

[@christianliechtenstein4879]

THIS IS WHAT MONARCHY IS ALL ABOUT : "THE CROWN MUST ALWAYS WIN" !

[@vintedge9721]

Louder for Charles and Camilla and Harry and Meghan

[@johnroscoe2406]

DO YOU SCREAM LIKE THIS ON EVERY SINGLE CROWN VIDEO?

[@infantebenji]

@@vintedge9721 Charles and Camilla get it(despite their unconventional love story) idk about the other couple

[@vintedge9721]

@@infantebenjiof course they get it. It’s all about them no matter who get hurts with their lies and broken promises.

[@vintedge9721]

@@infantebenjithey personify what the Queen Mary here calls “personal indulgences”

[@mrsbluesky8415]

He knows that. He went in eyes wide open

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing.

[@SceneCityOfficial]

No problem!

[@lizaluk]

"The Crown must always win manner"

[@__seeker__]

I like how Philip, through his actions, said, “Fck you, fck that. She’s my wife and I’m going with her.”

[@alex.ia_btr4002]

I have a question please, in this movie it’s George V or Georges VI who died ? And the actress represent Elizabeth 1 or 2 please ?

[@__seeker__]

George VI was the father of Elizabeth II. Claire Foy portrays the Queen in this time period of the series.

[@Vickytin]

​@@alex.ia_btr4002this is not a movie, it's a series that narrates the life of Queen Elizabeth II. You may want to look at some History of the UK and the world during 1950's

[@wolfie8748]

this queen mary is in s5-6 isnt it or am I wrong@@__seeker__

[@donei132]

@@alex.ia_btr4002 It’s a TV series not a movie. The king who died was George VI, the son of George V. The Elizabeth in this series is Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen who passed away in 2022. Elizabeth I reigned from 1558-1603, so clearly it can’t be her.

[@everettmoore2480]

She should only have two pearl strands at this point

[@Brain_quench]

LMAO that it shows Mary of Teck Drinking & Smoking while talking about avoiding personal indulgences.

[@briancooper4959]

Her reference was to PUBLIC DISPLAYS of personal indulgences.

[@cathleenwarner1778]

What 3 monarchies did Queen Mary see brought down-besides her eldest son David abdicating the crown

[@Matti-gm7yq]

I don´t think Queen Mary is referring to Edward VIII, since his actions didn´t bring down the monarchy. I think she meant the Hohenzollern dynasty in Germany (Wilhelm II), the Habsburg dynasty in Austria-Hungary (Franz Joseph/Charles) and the Romanov dynasty in Russia (Nicholas II).

[@cathleenwarner1778]

@@Matti-gm7yq ah okay thanks

[@justonecornetto80]

@@cathleenwarner1778 Mary was deeply affected by the downfall of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy because her father was an Austrian duke and her brother was forced to renounce the family titles in 1917 after her husband George V cut all ties with the German and Austrian monarchies.

[@retroguy9494]

Queen Mary never actually wrote such a letter to Queen Elizabeth. So most likely we will never know the actual answer because she never said it!

[@kueta357]

The three monarchies Queen Mary is referring to are the Hohenzollerns of Germany, the Hapsburgs of Austria, and the Romanovs of Russia. Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, the Emperor Franz-Joseph of the Austro-Hungarian empire, and Tsar Nicholas II of Russia all lost their thrones after World War One. They were autocracies which could not and would not yield any of their absolute power and were set aside by their own people. These dynastic falls changed world history - as well as being family tragedies to Queen Mary, given that both she and her husband were cousins to all those rulers, all of them being descended from or related to Queen Victoria.

[@cardoclarke2494]

Why is there no music in these scenes? It literally makes the scene?

[@MrRockhound]

Because would only distract in that case, and it’s a silent build up for the episodes final sequence where the score kicks in for a more epic pace and moment: she crying by her father’s bed and her grandma greeting the queen almost in a horrifying way ;)

[@SportyMabamba]

Lazy filming uses score music to provoke a reaction from the audience. Strong filming lets the acting elicit the audience’s reaction.

[@deathlokprime2645]

@@SportyMabambaAgreed. For a perfect (almost) scoreless action-adventure sequence, check out the original Mark of Zorro and the climactic fight between Tyrone Power and Basil Rathbone, or the one between Michael York and Christopher Lee at the end of the Four Musketeers. As the music goes down, the tension ratchets up.

[@Jacubamustoff]

What music do you play in a scene throttled by so many emotions? Queen Mary's words are all that is needed at this juncture. Music would have been an unnecessary distraction and taken away from the weight of this scene.

[@kulio1214]

​@@SportyMabambaCringe film student opinion

[@satoshi_60]

awal mobil dan tasku kenapa waktu ke waktu berlanjut .......

[@h.calvert3165]

You need to take your meds. 🤯

[@loverfighterscourge]

"Nnno Sir, if you DON'T mind.....the crown takes precedence". Such dismissal and contempt mixed with politeness and protocol.

[@user-ne3yw2cu6c]

We need to tell our Politicians in the USA that... "The Republic and the Constitution takes precedence, not their personal agendas."

[@here_we_go_again2571]

Things got straightened out in 1958. Prince Philip had been given a British "R.H." (Royal Highness) in 1947 which is what the foreign spouses of British Princesses got. But that did not put him in rank higher than his future children. But in 1958 (the crowning in the ceremony in "The Crown" did not happen) only the letters patent were signed by Elizabeth II. But a crowning ceremony was more illustrative than just the actress playing Elizabeth signing papers. *"The Crown" is fiction* In 1958 Prince Philip got the style of "The H.R.H." ("The Prince, His Royal Highness" which placed him rank (order of precedence above his children, just below the Queen)

[@michaelhayden725]

Would have been great for Philip to have told him “ and you have no precedence here at all”. Always presented as being superior to Philip!

[@satoshi_60]

apa apaku kenapa diblokir dan diseperti ini kan' ........ ?!

[@h.calvert3165]

You are possessed. 😈

[@matheus14.11]

Does anyone know what were the three monarchies Queen Mary was referring to?

[@NickGreenwoodable]

Presumably she was referring to the Russian, German and Greek monarchies?

[@matheus14.11]

@@NickGreenwoodable Thanks for answering! 😃

[@2e1r3s2]

Russia had a revolution in 1917. Germany and Austria lost the war the following year resulting in their emperors going into exile.

[@justonecornetto80]

@@NickGreenwoodable More likely the Austro-Hungarian than Greek as she was was the daughter of the Duke of Teck who was Austrian by birth.

[@retroguy9494]

Queen Mary never actually wrote such a letter to Queen Elizabeth. So most likely we will never know the actual answer because she never said it!

[@rafaelludicanti2]

I win always win.

[@MarklovesAngels]

Once Claire Foy stopped being on the series, I stopped watching after five episodes. I wish they'd just used aging make-up. I think she could've realistically gone for one more season. Unless it was her choice not to, of course.

[@andrelandry548]

She did two season

[@monmothma3358]

​@@andrelandry548The OP doesn't say Claire only did one. S/he wishes she had done one more than the two seasons she did. I do, too. Claire was exceptional. Matt, too.

[@bogdancristea9270]

I think they pushed her as far into HM’s reign as they could, but at the end of the day, however much makeup you put on, you can’t realistically portray a 50+ year old lady if you are in your early 30s. The fact is the queen did become more comfortable, self-confident and frankly boring with the passing of time, and I think Claire Foy couldn’t credibly play that. Olivia Coleman was the right actress for the queen in her 50-60s.

[@countbenjamin1442]

They told her from the start it was 2 seasons. They wanted the voice and look to change like the queen did. The queens voice from when she was 25 is very different from 50. I like the change

[@ej3016]

for Pete’s sake Phil - if you didn’t want to grin while Lilibet cut ribbons - why the blazes did you marry her 🤨 didn’t like him in real life like him less in make believe 🤨

[@syyedd]

Did queen Mary actually wrote such letter?

[@retroguy9494]

No, there was no such letter. It was done for dramatic effect here.

[@Noura_ZR]

What are those three great monarchies that queen mary was talking about?

[@ekaterinakorovina1065]

These are likely the Romanovs (Russia), the Habsburgs (Austria-Hungary) and the Hohenzollerns (Germany).

[@michaelmeyer2725]

I wonder what other 2 monarchies she's talking about. I know one is Edward VIII.....

[@sookibeulah9331]

No, she was referring to the German Kaiser Wilhelm II and the Russian Tsar Nicolas II, both of whom were her husband’s, George V, first cousins.

[@henriklarssoneurovisioncha6515]

@@sookibeulah9331 I guess , they look like brothers ..

[@here_we_go_again2571]

3 Monarchies *Russia* -- Tsar Nicholas II *Germany* -- Kaiser Wilhelm II *Austria* (Austria-Hungary) with Emperor Franz Josef I and V (who died in 1916, at age 86) Followed by his nephew, called Charles I, III and IV (Emperor of Austria - 1st, King of Czech/Bohemia,-- 3rd and King of Croatia/Hungary -- 4th) who ruled until 1918 when both the empire and the monarchies were abolished *The assassination of* (Crown Prince) *Archduke Franz Ferdinand of* *Austria (28 June 1914)* was one of the, if not the biggest reason for the start of WW1 ; that was from: (28 July 1914 - 11 November 1918) Franz Ferdinand's wife was also murdered alongside of him, leaving their 3 children as orphans. Shooting the wife was considered more morally egregious than shooting only the archduke. The Serbs were painted as barbarians by the Austrians and others for murdering a woman who was not a political figure

[@williamphillips6049]

God, the crapp that guy had to put up with. 'Glad I'm poor, unknown and King of my one bedroom house.

[@pdruiz2005]

Yeah, but he knew what he signed up for. He opted to live in a gilded cage, with all the marvelous trappings that brings--palaces, titles, world-wide fame and respect. But sacrifices must be made to live in the gilded cage. He knew very well he needed to pay a very steep price to be on this gravy train. A price the Duke of Windsor, the dear old uncle, refused to pay...

[@rdpcl]

Was Prince Philip really so clueless as this series makes him seem? He was born a prince, surely he must have been familiar with royal protocols and precedence.

[@johnroscoe2406]

1. He was simply trying to be a husband 2. "Clueless" is an unnecessarily cruel thing to call it 3. He may have been born a Prince but if you knew anything about his family he hardly had the time nor the opportunity for protocol to be drilled in to him. You Philip haters are an ignorant sort.

[@marteenahsanchez1238]

I’m sure Phillip understood precedence, but it’s not unrealistic to think that the nuances of protocol would be lost on him, especially considering that there hadn’t been a Queen regnant in a generation. The last one before Elizabeth was Queen Victoria who reigned in the 1800’s. It’s Henry Lascell’s job to know all the details of protocol and to advise the royals accordingly. It’s not Prince Phillip’s or QE’s job

[@countbenjamin1442]

While he was a prince he wouldn't have been given the same lessons as a monarch or someone really close to the monarch. Plus he thought they would be doing it together not with him in the background

[@jasonkoch3182]

No. He was well versed in royal tradition. This is a TV drama. You can’t have drama without conflict, and the easiest conflict is between your two main characters. I suspect Philip bristled at having to be second fiddle long before he thought it would happen, but in reality he certainly knew the crown leads. It’s likely that part of the scene was written so Tommy could use his exposition to explain it to the viewer.

[@jasonkoch3182]

@@countbenjamin1442unlikely. He knew the role of consort was far from an equal position. But reality is often far less dramatic. This is a TV drama. The writers have to create conflict somewhere. The Crown is so good it’s easy to forget it it’s an entirely fictional show based on real people and events.

[@carlrosa1130]

I don't care who you are. I don't care what you are. I don't care who you think I am. I don't care what I think I am. When the day begins...I will dress myself.

[@retroguy9494]

Now that I'm older and have muscle issues, sometimes I think it would be nice to have a personal valet to help me dress.

[@carlrosa1130]

@@retroguy9494Well, for the first 55 years of her life, she wasn't an 'old person'.

[@ej3016]

@@carlrosa1130 excuse me - since when does anyone royal or otherwise suddenly become old at fifty five - egads - some of us must be ancient by your estimation 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@carlrosa1130]

@@ej3016 I'm 57. I'm old. I feel great. I have TONS of positive, fun energy. But I'm old. I'm three years away from 60. I'm old. I can handle it.

[@spn3925]

Never watched any of the show just clips on here. I love the couple with her secretary or royal advisor . Strikes me as, I have a job to do and don't have time for your BS, person

[@here_we_go_again2571]

Do you mean Tommy Lascalles -- The big guy with the moustache?

[@bbenjoe]

Is this letter real?

[@retroguy9494]

No. Queen Mary never wrote such a letter. This was done for dramatic effect.

[@user-lf5in8ng1u]

А ребенка я аставила потому что Едизавету спасать врача поймать

[@NganthoiKH]

why cant they put on their clothes themselves

[@retroguy9494]

Because queens cannot be bothered with such trivial things as organizing clothes and dressing themselves. Can you imagine her on that plane calling out 'Feeleep.....come in here and zip me up in he back!" 😂

[@gabschasse600]

In one scene ,of The Crown ,Philip does zip Elizabeth's dress,

[@NganthoiKH]

@@retroguy9494Seems like servants wipe their asses too because they can’t be bothered with these trivial matters

[@retroguy9494]

@@NganthoiKH That's a GOOD one! 😂 It wouldn't surprise me. After all, doesn't the King have a person to squeeze the toothpaste onto his toothbrush? Another trivial matter!

[@Ariana-wv4pf]

She was never Elisabeth Mountbatten. She never took her husband's name.

[@canyonblue737-8]

It was a metaphor, she was saying to Elisabeth that she could no longer consider herself just the wife of Philip and would ascend to something more.

[@mrparkerdan]

It’s so silly how they make such a big deal about being a powerless ceremonial monarch 😂

[@retroguy9494]

She may have been 'ceremonial' but the all sure cow towed down to her, didn't they?

[@Digmer]

It disgusts me so much how Lilibeth was her personal name, her private loving nickname, and it was stolen by harry and meghan without permission or consideration.

[@ingej003]

*Lilibet. And from what I recall reading at the time, the Queen and the rest of the family gave their blessing for the name. Honestly, there are far more important things in the world to be disgusted by than a child's name 🙄

[@norabatungbacal6636]

Did elizabeth ever had another lover ?

[@daniellemcdonald7800]

Didn't she have a soft spot for porchie? X

[@pdruiz2005]

@@daniellemcdonald7800 Yeah, but she very well knew that the Queen having a male lover would be the scandals to end all giant royal scandals. It would literally be the end of the monarchy and the quick establishment of a republic. So she heeded her grandmammy's words very well. She never moved on Porchie...

[@daniellemcdonald7800]

@@pdruiz2005 thank you for explaining this to me x

[@amjh4lah809]

2nd and early-ish 😊

[@user-re5mt3bv2g]

林典子さん 新津恵子の沖縄が、被差別部落出身か? 気にしてやまない。 被差別部落の戦いは、誰ですか? 当事者の戦い。 教育を受けたからです。 伊東智美MI6とCIA

[@DN-rt7tl]

It’s funny when you consider the hype around this family who are not elected and who do not matter in the slightest -except for cutting ribbons and hosting garden parties that is.

[@fahimfaisalmahir567]

Then you should do a little research..

[@satoshi_60]

bayangkan manusia ingin melawan memusuhiku ........ fikir lagi tentang hina,najis ....... kenapa tambah iri,nggak ikhlas ..... kamu memang jorok kenapa ngaku bersih ..... dari mananya

[@janaisanchez5882]

What? Who are you upset with?

[@Taopuppy]

The crown must ALWAYS win. A lesson Prince Harry didn't seem to learn.

[@an9886]

He doesn’t need to learn that lesson, he is his own person and credit to him.

[@NACLGames]

@@an9886 I don't think so. What he is, is a man made by his association with the monarchy. It's manifestly unfair, as it is on everyone else born into a royal family, but he has continued to benefit from and emphasize his former association, like releasing his book or in the company he keeps. There are plenty of royals inside and out of the United Kingdom who were more discreet in their exit from their royal duties and indeed kept to and emphasized they are their own person. He deserves no credit now for all that, despite the personal achievements he could have and should have emphasized instead, like his military service.

[@candacecyrus1815]

He isn't the prince of Wales.. Not his problem or burden

[@leelohaskin7941]

​@@NACLGames a military service that some in the fandom(like you) are now dismissive of that in order to treat him like he's an enemy of the state or a traitor, and oh please "more discreet in his exit," the problem whether he's quiet or not about it he's would still be treated like persona non grata by the country, the media, and his family

[@leelohaskin7941]

To the OP, the brainwashing the monarchy has done on you and the other people in the UK is mind boggling . To treat the crown like its a contest is ignorant, the crown should NEVER come before mental health which is your true wealth

[@evansquilt]

Queen Mary never wrote such a letter. This series is glossy, beautifully acted, soapy trash, not actual history.

[@00_rei90]

Wow it's almost as if this scene isn't made for Netflix

[@evansquilt]

@@00_rei90 - doesn't excuse them literally making up incidents that didn't happen to make the royal family look as horrible as possible. See: the recent episode that shows Prince Charles plotting to overthrow his mother with the full collusion of John Major. It never happened, never even came *close* to happening, but because it was "dramatic" it was just fine to lie so foolish people would tune in.

[@countbenjamin1442]

And here everyone thought this was a documentary and not a over exaggerated series.

[@retroguy9494]

Well, there were parts that were true, parts that simply were NOT true and parts that were exaggerated.

[@RstesotTv]

Too bad. Repent or don't.

[@rickheady2298]

Who the hell does that private secretary think he is telling Prince Philip what to do Prince Philip don’t answer to him he’s beneath his rank

[@raphaelledesma9393]

I guess even the royal family bow down to civil servants. Everyone bows to the bureaucracy.

[@NACLGames]

Well listen to the language, it's presented as a suggestion, and indeed Philip doesn't actually have to obey in the moment. However, as a suggestion that reflects the civil and customary order, he would certainly pay for it later if he 'disobeyed'.

[@cisio64123]

@@NACLGames Exactly ! It might be framed as a suggestion but really it's letting him know the customary order of the monarchy and essentually politely reminding him of his place in it. Phillip doesn't have to follow it but he would get a lot of backlash from many different sides if he doesn't...and he follows it although begrudgingly because he knows it. He must not be seen as being so arrogant or out of line as to ignore his place as her subject ...husband or not. The civil servant is actually looking out for both Elizabeth and Phillip in letting them both know what the accepted order is that they must follow.

[@JCSol]

And this is why today that family is one hot mess.

[@davidpar2]

That’s Tommy Lascelles, and he’s just doing his job