A scene from “Unfinished Business”

Queen Elizabeth II: The rumors still haven't gone away. I think we both agree, it can't go on like this. So I thought we might take this opportunity, without children, without distraction, to lay our cards on the table and talk frankly, for once about what needs to change to make this marriage work.

Prince Philip: All right. Who goes first? Stupid question. If I've learned one thing by now, it's that I go second.

Queen Elizabeth II: If I am to go first, that's where I'd start. Your complaining.

Prince Philip: My complaining?

Queen Elizabeth II: It's incessant. Whining and whingeing like a child.

Prince Philip: Are you surprised? The way those god-awful mustaches that run the palace continue to infantilize me.

Queen Elizabeth II: Perhaps if you weren't behaving like an infant...

Prince Philip: Giving me lists, sending me instructions. Can you imagine anything more humiliating?

Queen Elizabeth II: Yes. As a matter of fact, I can. I've learned more about humiliation in the last few weeks than I hoped I would in a lifetime. I've never felt more alone than I have in the past five months.

Prince Philip: And why do you think that was?

Queen Elizabeth II: Because of your behavior.

Prince Philip: Because you sent me away.

Queen Elizabeth II: Yes, and why do you think that was?

Prince Philip: I don't know, Elizabeth. You tell me.

Queen Elizabeth II: Because you're lost. You're lost in your role, and you're lost in yourself. Look, I realize this marriage has turned out to be something quite different to what we both imagined.

Prince Philip: Understatement.

Queen Elizabeth II: And that we find ourselves in a...

Prince Philip: Prison?

Queen Elizabeth II: A situation which is unique. The exit route which is open to everyone else...

Prince Philip: Divorce.

Queen Elizabeth II: Yes, divorce. It's not an option for us. Ever.

Prince Philip: No.

Queen Elizabeth II: So, what would make it easier on you? To be in, not out. What will it take?

Prince Philip: You're asking my price?

Queen Elizabeth II: I'm asking what it will take.