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* AwfulWeddedLife: Margaret and Anton are barely interacting with each other, with him buried in his work and her drunk half the time.
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* AwfulWeddedLife: Margaret and Anton Tony are barely interacting with each other, with him buried in his work and her drunk half the time.
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* ArtisticLicenseHistory: Blunt confessed to having been a Soviet spy in April 1964 and the Queen was informed of this at the time, which was several months before the general election which resulted in Harold Wilson becoming Prime Minister.
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* ShameIfSomethingHappened: Prince Philip is disgusted over how Blunt has been given immunity and threatens to expose him publicly if he steps out of line. Blunt however reveals that he was the one that the Palace entrusted to track down the sketches that Stephen Ward did of the Prince, and it would be a shame if the Keeler affair were to be linked to him.
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* ShameIfSomethingHappened: Prince Philip is disgusted over how Blunt has been given immunity and threatens to expose him publicly if he steps out of line. Blunt however reveals that he was the one that the Palace entrusted to track down the sketches that Stephen Ward did of the Prince, and it would be a shame if the Keeler affair Profumo scandal were to be linked to him.
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* ConspiracyTheorist: A member of Prince Philip's lunch club has spread the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Gaitskell#Conspiracy_theories rumor that the KGB poisoned Hugh Gaitskell]] in order to clear the way for Harold Wilson, allegedly as KGB asset codenamed "Olding". When the Queen raises the subject with the Director of [=MI5=], he explains that while the KGB made efforts to recruit Wilson when he visited Russia there's no evidence that they succeeded. As for Gaitskell, he died of lupus and even if the KGB was behind it, the most likely man to replace him at the time would have been George Brown, not Wilson.
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* ConspiracyTheorist: A member of Prince Philip's lunch club has spread the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Gaitskell#Conspiracy_theories rumor that the KGB poisoned Hugh Gaitskell]] in order to clear the way for Harold Wilson, allegedly as a KGB asset codenamed "Olding". When the Queen raises the subject with the Director of [=MI5=], he explains that while the KGB made efforts to recruit Wilson when he visited Russia there's no evidence that they succeeded. As for Gaitskell, he died of lupus and even if the KGB was behind it, the most likely man to replace him at the time would have been George Brown, not Wilson.
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* KarmaHoudini: Blunt not only gets immunity from prosecution despite passing secrets to the KGB for years, but he's also allowed to maintain his position in the Palace until he retires (though he would later be publicly exposed by Prime Minister Thatcher, whereupon he was stripped of his knighthood).
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* BrutalHonesty: When her courtiers dance around the subject of how she's not as young as she used to be, the Queen states that "old bat" is the word they're looking for.
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** When her courtiers dance around the subject of how she's not as young as she used to be, the Queen states that "old bat" is the word they're lookingfor.for.
** Wilson is equally blunt as to the reasons that Labour have been returned to power after the repeated failures of the Conservatives. In the end, his honesty is [[{{Foil}} used to contrast with Blunt's suave deceptions]].
** When her courtiers dance around the subject of how she's not as young as she used to be, the Queen states that "old bat" is the word they're looking
** Wilson is equally blunt as to the reasons that Labour have been returned to power after the repeated failures of the Conservatives. In the end, his honesty is [[{{Foil}} used to contrast with Blunt's suave deceptions]].
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* TheGenericGuy: Elizabeth is baffled that unlike all her previous Prime Ministers, there seems to be absolutely nothing notable about Harold Wilson's appearance or personality.
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* ImproperlyParanoid: Things such as Wilson working for the Board of Trade in Russia, his socialist policies and his youthful left-wing inclinations all fuel the conspiracy theories about Wilson so that even the Queen comes to believe them. To her credit, she makes an effort to reconcile with the new PM after realising she's grossly misjudged him.
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* ImproperlyParanoid: Things such as Wilson working for the Board of Trade in Russia, his socialist policies and his youthful left-wing inclinations all inclinations; even his nondescript manner--all fuel the conspiracy theories about Wilson belief that he's a KGB spy so that even the Queen comes to believe them. To her credit, she makes an effort to reconcile with the new PM after realising she's grossly misjudged him.
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* BrutalHonesty: When her courtiers dance around the subject of how she's not as young as she used to be, the Queen states that "old bat" is the word she's looking for.
* ConspiracyTheorist: A member of Prince Philip's lunch club has spread the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Gaitskell#Conspiracy_theories rumor that the KGB poisoned Hugh Gaitskell]] in order to clear the way for Harold Wilson, allegedly as KGB asset codenamed "Olding".
* DramaticIrony: Queen Elizabeth discusses the rumors that Harold Wilson is a KGB agent with Sir Anthony Blunt, who actually ''did'' work for the KGB as one of the Cambridge Five.
* ConspiracyTheorist: A member of Prince Philip's lunch club has spread the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Gaitskell#Conspiracy_theories rumor that the KGB poisoned Hugh Gaitskell]] in order to clear the way for Harold Wilson, allegedly as KGB asset codenamed "Olding".
* DramaticIrony: Queen Elizabeth discusses the rumors that Harold Wilson is a KGB agent with Sir Anthony Blunt, who actually ''did'' work for the KGB as one of the Cambridge Five.
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* AffectionateGestureToTheHead: When Churchill falls asleep during her visit, the Queen kisses him on the forehead.
* AwfulWeddedLife: Margaret and Anton are barely interacting with each other, with him buried in his work and her drunk half the time.
* BaitAndSwitch: Rumors are rife about Harold Wilson being a KGB agent, so when the Director of [=MI5=] comes to inform her about TheMole at the top of the British establishment she assumes it's him. Turns out it's Sir Anthony Blunt, an employee of the Palace.
* BrutalHonesty: When her courtiers dance around the subject of how she's not as young as she used to be, the Queen states that "old bat" is the wordshe's they're looking for.
* ConspiracyTheorist: A member of Prince Philip's lunch club has spread the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Gaitskell#Conspiracy_theories rumor that the KGB poisoned Hugh Gaitskell]] in order to clear the way for Harold Wilson, allegedly as KGB asset codenamed"Olding".
"Olding". When the Queen raises the subject with the Director of [=MI5=], he explains that while the KGB made efforts to recruit Wilson when he visited Russia there's no evidence that they succeeded. As for Gaitskell, he died of lupus and even if the KGB was behind it, the most likely man to replace him at the time would have been George Brown, not Wilson.
* DramaticIrony: Queen Elizabeth discusses therumors rumours that Harold Wilson is a KGB agent with Sir Anthony Blunt, who actually ''did'' work for the KGB as one of the Cambridge Five. Blunt doesn't miss the chance to stir the pot a little.
* EndOfAnEra: Winston Churchill dies and is given a state funeral, right when a new Labor government with an anti-monarchist bent comes to power.
* ImproperlyParanoid: Things such as Wilson working for the Board of Trade in Russia, his socialist policies and his youthful left-wing inclinations all fuel the conspiracy theories about Wilson so that even the Queen comes to believe them. To her credit, she makes an effort to reconcile with the new PM after realising she's grossly misjudged him.
* AwfulWeddedLife: Margaret and Anton are barely interacting with each other, with him buried in his work and her drunk half the time.
* BaitAndSwitch: Rumors are rife about Harold Wilson being a KGB agent, so when the Director of [=MI5=] comes to inform her about TheMole at the top of the British establishment she assumes it's him. Turns out it's Sir Anthony Blunt, an employee of the Palace.
* BrutalHonesty: When her courtiers dance around the subject of how she's not as young as she used to be, the Queen states that "old bat" is the word
* ConspiracyTheorist: A member of Prince Philip's lunch club has spread the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Gaitskell#Conspiracy_theories rumor that the KGB poisoned Hugh Gaitskell]] in order to clear the way for Harold Wilson, allegedly as KGB asset codenamed
* DramaticIrony: Queen Elizabeth discusses the
* EndOfAnEra: Winston Churchill dies and is given a state funeral, right when a new Labor government with an anti-monarchist bent comes to power.
* ImproperlyParanoid: Things such as Wilson working for the Board of Trade in Russia, his socialist policies and his youthful left-wing inclinations all fuel the conspiracy theories about Wilson so that even the Queen comes to believe them. To her credit, she makes an effort to reconcile with the new PM after realising she's grossly misjudged him.
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* NiceToTheWaiter: A member of Margaret's domestic staff has resigned due to nervous tension, and her replacement nervously enters the room where a hungover Margaret waits.
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* NiceToTheWaiter: A member of Margaret's domestic staff MultitaskedConversation: Queen Elizabeth has resigned due to nervous tension, proceed with the art exhibition organised by Blunt, knowing that the man she's speaking in praise of is a traitor. She uses the opportunity to get in a few jabs at Blunt while he in turn tries to justify himself, all while ostensibly discussing art.
* ShameIfSomethingHappened: Prince Philip is disgusted over how Blunt has been given immunity andher replacement nervously enters threatens to expose him publicly if he steps out of line. Blunt however reveals that he was the room where one that the Palace entrusted to track down the sketches that Stephen Ward did of the Prince, and it would be a hungover Margaret waits.shame if the Keeler affair were to be linked to him.
* TreacheryCoverup: Blunt is allowed to get away with his freedom and reputation intact to prevent embarrassment to British Intelligence for having been undetected for so long. As it turns out, the Palace also has things they need to hide.
* ShameIfSomethingHappened: Prince Philip is disgusted over how Blunt has been given immunity and
* TreacheryCoverup: Blunt is allowed to get away with his freedom and reputation intact to prevent embarrassment to British Intelligence for having been undetected for so long. As it turns out, the Palace also has things they need to hide.
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* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: Queen Elizabeth approving her image on the stamps, and the discussion on how she's gotten older, is used for the transition to the older Creator/OliviaColman playing her.
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* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: Queen Elizabeth approving her image on the stamps, and the discussion on how she's gotten older, is used for the transition to the older Creator/OliviaColman playing her.her.
* NiceToTheWaiter: A member of Margaret's domestic staff has resigned due to nervous tension, and her replacement nervously enters the room where a hungover Margaret waits.
* NiceToTheWaiter: A member of Margaret's domestic staff has resigned due to nervous tension, and her replacement nervously enters the room where a hungover Margaret waits.
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* ConspiracyTheorist: A member of Prince Philip's lunch club has spread the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Gaitskell#Conspiracy_theories rumor that the KGB poisoned Hugh Gaitskell]] in order to clear the way for Harold Wilson, allegedly as KGB asset.
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* ConspiracyTheorist: A member of Prince Philip's lunch club has spread the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Gaitskell#Conspiracy_theories rumor that the KGB poisoned Hugh Gaitskell]] in order to clear the way for Harold Wilson, allegedly as KGB asset.asset codenamed "Olding".
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* BrutalHonesty: When her courtiers dance around the subject of how she's not as young as she used to be, the Queen states that "old bat" is the word she's looking for.
* ConspiracyTheorist: A member of Prince Philip's lunch club has spread the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Gaitskell#Conspiracy_theories rumor that the KGB poisoned Hugh Gaitskell]] in order to clear the way for Harold Wilson, allegedly as KGB asset.
* DramaticIrony: Queen Elizabeth discusses the rumors that Harold Wilson is a KGB agent with Sir Anthony Blunt, who actually ''did'' work for the KGB as one of the Cambridge Five.
* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: Queen Elizabeth approving her image on the stamps, and the discussion on how she's gotten older, is used for the transition to the older Creator/OliviaColman playing her.
* ConspiracyTheorist: A member of Prince Philip's lunch club has spread the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Gaitskell#Conspiracy_theories rumor that the KGB poisoned Hugh Gaitskell]] in order to clear the way for Harold Wilson, allegedly as KGB asset.
* DramaticIrony: Queen Elizabeth discusses the rumors that Harold Wilson is a KGB agent with Sir Anthony Blunt, who actually ''did'' work for the KGB as one of the Cambridge Five.
* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: Queen Elizabeth approving her image on the stamps, and the discussion on how she's gotten older, is used for the transition to the older Creator/OliviaColman playing her.
