The way Jared Harris acts that coughing fit is incredible. The first time I saw it i forgot it was an actor playing a part and for a moment got really concerned that King George was so unwell 😧 😂 That is true talent right there. Obviously in the genes 😄
It didn't help.. but he had issues from the early childhood abuse as well. With the stress of WW1 and then the unimaginable stress of WW2 and the blitz, I fear King George was destined for a short reign. He's one of my favorite monarchs because he cared. This depiction of him and the King's Speech are amazing.
@@TrevorJNagyAnd HUMAN. He, in the eyes of this Millennial lady, was the first monarch to be caring, sensitive, and willing to put on the line that which was demanded from the British people.
He was an amazing human being too, very kind and humane. He would have been a great king and Elizabeth could have had more time being just an adult with kids, not the Queen
The King softly whispering Charles trying to get the child to stop interrupting his parents is hilarious and adorable on many levels. One, he might be King but he's still a Papa, and sometimes kids that small don't listen. Two, that's the current King of England he's whispering too. 😹
No stammer because he was w family. It is common for many people who stammer to most often manifest it when speaking publicly, in front of strangers and in any stressful situations. In the US there was a country singer who stammered a lot - unless he was singing.
She did such a wonderful job of portraying the contrast of the almost wide-eyed little girl whimsy of pre-Queen to the efficient, stalwart, businessy Queen personas.
@@jasonkoch3182 Actually they were. in the mid 1930s, German scientists had done a large and comprehensive study on the effects of smoking and the links to various diseases such as cancer, respiratory and cardiac issues. Hitler detested smoking, didn't allow it in his presence and discouraged it in the military, although during the war, it was largely ignored. The study became archived during the war and after the war, the Allies came across the study. The tobacco and cigarette lobbies (particularly in the U.S.) suppressed the study as "Nazi Science". When the anti smoking movement gained traction, much of the work in the original study was the foundation for "discovering" the effects of smoking on health.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: Claire Foy has such an ability to communicate through facial expression, not saying a word. Ms. Foy would have been outstanding in silent films, but we have her talent now to to enjoy and appreciate through sight AND sound.
I was glad that they had Philip confront her "tidy and sensible" helmet haircut that she wore for the rest of her life. He implied that it was a form of birth control. 😄😅😃😆 Tidy and sensible are hardly adjectives that stir the loins. 😄😅😃😆 That awful haircut was a mistake she carried for the rest of her life. Lol Smh. She could have had any hairstyle she wanted. She committed to the Hideous Helmet look.
Jared Harris is such an amazing actor. Just like his father. Sadly, he's not in more shows, but also in a good way, every show he appears in, he is amazing in them.
George knew he was dying, and was handing over the reigns when giving over the Commonwealth tour to Elizabeth. Philiip and Elizbeth were at their 1st stop in Kenya when her father passed away . When Elizabeth's secretary gave Philip the news of Georges passing , Philip knew his Vaval career was over .
Is it just me, or is Charles portrayed as one needy kid? That was barely ten seconds before Charles was after his father again! That, plus an earlier episode where Philip told Charles to stay, but as soon as Elizabeth began walking up the palace steps there was Charles trying to follow her! And Elizabeth thinks THAT kid won't notice if they're gone for months?!
Philip seemed more concerned here about leaving kids alone for months. Elizabeth didn’t seem to care - seems like she was cold with kids from the beginning even before becoming Queen
It's not that she was cold it's a matter of privilege differences. Elizabeth was used to this. Her and Margaret lived at winsor Castle for 5 years for safe keeping during World War II. She would be often in care of nannies because they were brought up that it was in service to something greater . Phillip was royal but an exiled royal
It's not that she doesn't care. But in Elizabeth's era royal children were heavily cared for by nannies. Moreover, she doted on her father and is quite aware of the importance of the King asking her to undertake this tour. She absolutely would not want to let him down.
Yeah but that upbringing makes you cold if thats all you know, pets are so much easier, a plate of food, a belly rub and a walk and their love is unrequited, as we all know it not that easy with children. If you are raised at arms length and in that situation you probably won’t do anything different!
I would rather call it a little bit distant. She loved all of her children, but she was raised by nannies as royal children always were . She wouldn't choose to get 4 children if she didn't care about children. Elizabeth was more hands-on with Andrew and Edward .
Entirely insane statement: "They won't know, they're too young to notice". Love Elizabeth but by gosh those kids were doomed from the get go. Thank god Diana came along and taught the Royal Family how doting a parent is supposed to be.
Nothing insane about that statement. Just different era, and therefore different parenting styles/standard. Just because it does not conform to modern parenting style doesn't make it "insane". Understand the history of English aristocratic cultural history would be beneficial to you.
@@sleepysalsw No that's not insightful. Elizabeth was a terrible parent, by royal or noble or commoner standards. The scene is foreshadowing of how negligent a parent she will become. She preferred pets to children.
The depiction of Philip reminds me of another, later, royal spouse. He seems to have had no idea he was married the future monarch. He, at least, has the excuse that Elizabeth was not necessarily so at the time they were wedded.
Never gets a mention, but King George and the Duke of Edinburgh were 2nd cousins (through Christian IX of Denmark). Doesn't fit the narrative of Philip being "an outsider"
Ya know, there were many causes of coughs, sneezes, aches, pains, fatigue, and other respiratory problems before there was Covid. Have people forgotten?
@@gogreen7794 The man was living with only one lung, I'm surprised he lasted as long as he did. He had a lot of trials and tribulations that affected his health and smoking like a chimney didn't help. Back then they thought smoking was healthy for you and would clear your lungs of toxins.
By this time his stutter wasn’t so bad and usually stuttering is better when ur relaxed so it’s actually sweet he wasn’t doing it while talking to his daughter. In other scenes he does a little bit but this was at the end of his life so it’s not too noticeable.
My dears, I encourage you to watch the Royal Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip here: ua-cam.com/video/I3idk_180vo/v-deo.html
The way Jared Harris acts that coughing fit is incredible. The first time I saw it i forgot it was an actor playing a part and for a moment got really concerned that King George was so unwell 😧 😂 That is true talent right there. Obviously in the genes 😄
King George VI was played by Jared Harris...son of the great Richard Harris.
Claire and Jared were flawless in every scene. Kudos to casting a perfection.
56 years old. If it weren't for the damn tobacco he might have been king through the 1970s or later.
It didn't help.. but he had issues from the early childhood abuse as well. With the stress of WW1 and then the unimaginable stress of WW2 and the blitz, I fear King George was destined for a short reign. He's one of my favorite monarchs because he cared. This depiction of him and the King's Speech are amazing.
@@TrevorJNagyAnd HUMAN. He, in the eyes of this Millennial lady, was the first monarch to be caring, sensitive, and willing to put on the line that which was demanded from the British people.
He was an amazing human being too, very kind and humane. He would have been a great king and Elizabeth could have had more time being just an adult with kids, not the Queen
He didn’t want to be King in the first place, but his brother came with the infamous romance.
Often those who are best at leadership, are those who never wanted it in the first place.
The King softly whispering Charles trying to get the child to stop interrupting his parents is hilarious and adorable on many levels.
One, he might be King but he's still a Papa, and sometimes kids that small don't listen.
Two, that's the current King of England he's whispering too. 😹
No stammer because he was w family. It is common for many people who stammer to most often manifest it when speaking publicly, in front of strangers and in any stressful situations. In the US there was a country singer who stammered a lot - unless he was singing.
His name was/is Mel Tillus!
She did such a wonderful job of portraying the contrast of the almost wide-eyed little girl whimsy of pre-Queen to the efficient, stalwart, businessy Queen personas.
He seemed a good man
"My health is up to it..." While he puffs away!
lol with english genetics the best thing to do is probably smoke 😂
It’s so hard to believe but even at this point the negative health effects of cigarettes still weren’t well known.
@@jasonkoch3182back in the day it was a habit reslly
@@jasonkoch3182 Actually they were. in the mid 1930s, German scientists had done a large and comprehensive study on the effects of smoking and the links to various diseases such as cancer, respiratory and cardiac issues. Hitler detested smoking, didn't allow it in his presence and discouraged it in the military, although during the war, it was largely ignored. The study became archived during the war and after the war, the Allies came across the study. The tobacco and cigarette lobbies (particularly in the U.S.) suppressed the study as "Nazi Science". When the anti smoking movement gained traction, much of the work in the original study was the foundation for "discovering" the effects of smoking on health.
@@weirdshibainu You win the homework prize.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: Claire Foy has such an ability to communicate through facial expression, not saying a word. Ms. Foy would have been outstanding in silent films, but we have her talent now to to enjoy and appreciate through sight AND sound.
It's so sad he dies when they are on their commonwealth tour. I love Elizabeth's hair in this one.
I was glad that they had Philip confront her "tidy and sensible" helmet haircut that she wore for the rest of her life. He implied that it was a form of birth control.
😄😅😃😆
Tidy and sensible are hardly adjectives that stir the loins.
😄😅😃😆
That awful haircut was a mistake she carried for the rest of her life.
Lol
Smh.
She could have had any hairstyle she wanted.
She committed to the Hideous Helmet look.
@@mistymeaner1753 yeah that haircut she got later was awful
Jared Harris is such an amazing actor. Just like his father.
Sadly, he's not in more shows, but also in a good way, every show he appears in, he is amazing in them.
Jared Harris was excellent here in the U.S. in the TV series "Mad Men" and I think he also appeared in an episode of "Law & Order".
George knew he was dying, and was handing over the reigns when giving over the Commonwealth tour to Elizabeth.
Philiip and Elizbeth were at their 1st stop in Kenya when her father passed away .
When Elizabeth's secretary gave Philip the news of Georges passing , Philip knew his Vaval career was over .
Coughing his head off and picks up his cigarette.
Is it just me, or is Charles portrayed as one needy kid? That was barely ten seconds before Charles was after his father again! That, plus an earlier episode where Philip told Charles to stay, but as soon as Elizabeth began walking up the palace steps there was Charles trying to follow her! And Elizabeth thinks THAT kid won't notice if they're gone for months?!
4 years old, about as normal as it gets.
Philip seemed more concerned here about leaving kids alone for months. Elizabeth didn’t seem to care - seems like she was cold with kids from the beginning even before becoming Queen
It's not that she was cold it's a matter of privilege differences. Elizabeth was used to this. Her and Margaret lived at winsor Castle for 5 years for safe keeping during World War II. She would be often in care of nannies because they were brought up that it was in service to something greater . Phillip was royal but an exiled royal
It's not that she doesn't care. But in Elizabeth's era royal children were heavily cared for by nannies. Moreover, she doted on her father and is quite aware of the importance of the King asking her to undertake this tour. She absolutely would not want to let him down.
@@IndependentConversationsNo she was cold by any standard. She preferred pets to children.
Yeah but that upbringing makes you cold if thats all you know, pets are so much easier, a plate of food, a belly rub and a walk and their love is unrequited, as we all know it not that easy with children. If you are raised at arms length and in that situation you probably won’t do anything different!
I would rather call it a little bit distant. She loved all of her children, but she was raised by nannies as royal children always were . She wouldn't choose to get 4 children if she didn't care about children. Elizabeth was more hands-on with Andrew and Edward .
Entirely insane statement:
"They won't know, they're too young to notice".
Love Elizabeth but by gosh those kids were doomed from the get go. Thank god Diana came along and taught the Royal Family how doting a parent is supposed to be.
Nothing insane about that statement. Just different era, and therefore different parenting styles/standard. Just because it does not conform to modern parenting style doesn't make it "insane". Understand the history of English aristocratic cultural history would be beneficial to you.
@@sleepysalsw No that's not insightful. Elizabeth was a terrible parent, by royal or noble or commoner standards. The scene is foreshadowing of how negligent a parent she will become. She preferred pets to children.
The Saint Diana. Do you pray to her daily? 😂
Philip doesn't seem to be to jazzed on the idea of the overseas trip.
Having wandered around Europe as a child, and spent several years at sea during the war, overseas travel may have lost its attraction.
The depiction of Philip reminds me of another, later, royal spouse. He seems to have had no idea he was married the future monarch. He, at least, has the excuse that Elizabeth was not necessarily so at the time they were wedded.
"They won't know; they're too young to notice": are you kidding me?
Elizabeth! DO YOU KNOW HOW AN RBMK EXPLODES?????
Jared Harris is one of THE greatest actors of his generation. But never got the big lead roles - such a shame....
I didn't know King George was also an expert in nuclear physics. What a talented man!
Never gets a mention, but King George and the Duke of Edinburgh were 2nd cousins (through Christian IX of Denmark). Doesn't fit the narrative of Philip being "an outsider"
how often do you see your second cousin
@koenkeep I've over 30 so frequently as it happens, not that it has any relevance to the point I made
@@leylandlad it is because ... their second cousins lived abroad and were part of a ruling family
That’s not a family. It’s an institution.
Yes
No stammer
Sounds like a bad COVID cough 😷
it was lung cancer
But we all know what happens next.
Sounds like a cancer cough. Unfortunately I know what one sounds like.
Ya know, there were many causes of coughs, sneezes, aches, pains, fatigue, and other respiratory problems before there was Covid. Have people forgotten?
@@gogreen7794 The man was living with only one lung, I'm surprised he lasted as long as he did. He had a lot of trials and tribulations that affected his health and smoking like a chimney didn't help. Back then they thought smoking was healthy for you and would clear your lungs of toxins.
He is not stuttering at all?
By this time his stutter wasn’t so bad and usually stuttering is better when ur relaxed so it’s actually sweet he wasn’t doing it while talking to his daughter. In other scenes he does a little bit but this was at the end of his life so it’s not too noticeable.
He had mostly overcome it by this point in his life.
Cures the stutter, gets hobbled by perma-cough. This guy can't catch a break.
He got it when he was highly stressed and angry.
@@boscovilante4068Lung cancer. George VI was a valiant man.
When a man complains about the tour and the children, it is reasonable. Diana reacted the same way. But was called hysterical
Ridiculous then. Ridiculous now. Time to abolish this nonsense.
With the genocidal maniacs in charge as it is, and you want one of them in this role? I am sorry you hate your history that much.
It's funny when your account name is Liz Windsor 😂😏
@@tonemarieantonsen1597 that’s my name. 😉