A scene from “Unfinished Business”

Winston Churchill: Ma'am, word has reached me that it is your desire that you and your children should keep your husband's name, Mountbatten.

Queen Elizabeth II: It is.

Winston Churchill: Ma'am, you must not. It would be a grave mistake. Mountbatten was the adoptive name your husband took when he became a British citizen. His real name, you'll not need reminding, was Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderberg-Glucksberg of the Royal Houses of Denmark and Norway and, latterly, of Greece! I am an old man. Many have questioned my relevance, whether I still have anything to offer in public life. The answer is, I have. Which is to leave in place a Sovereign prepared for office. Which is to leave in place a Sovereign prepared for office. Equipped, armed for her duty. Great things have happened to this country under the sceptres of her queens and you should be no exception.

Queen Elizabeth II: Yes, I am Queen, but I am also a woman. And a wife. To a man whose pride and whose strength were, in part, what attracted me to him. I want to be in a successful marriage. I would argue, stability under this roof might even be in the national interest. Had you considered that?

Winston Churchill: Very well. I will discuss it with Cabinet.

Queen Elizabeth II: No. You will inform the Cabinet, Prime Minister. That is the favour you will do me, in return for one I'm already doing you. I know your party wants you to resign to make way for a younger man. Mr. Eden. I also know that no one will bring up your resignation while you are actively engaged in planning the Coronation. So, by delaying my investiture, you are, in fact, holding onto power. In which case, I would suggest you are, somewhat, in my debt.