The Queen is a 2006 British drama film depicting the British Royal Family's response to the death of Diana, Princess of Wales on 31 August 1997. The film was directed by Stephen Frears, written by Peter Morgan, and starred Helen Mirren in the title role of HM Queen Elizabeth II.
In the film, the Royal Family regards Diana's death as a private affair and thus not to be treated as an official Royal death. This is in contrast with the views of Tony Blair and Diana's ex-husband, Prince Charles, who favour the general public's desire for an official expression of grief. Matters are further complicated by the media, royal protocol regarding Diana's official status, and wider issues about Republicanism.
The film's release coincided with a revival of favourable public sentiment in respect to the monarchy and a downturn in fortunes for Blair, whose resignation came several months later. Michael Sheen reprised his role as Blair from The Deal, and he did so again in The Special Relationship. The Queen also garnered general critical and popular acclaim for Mirren playing the title role, which earned her numerous awards, including the Academy Award for Best Actress. Mirren was also praised by the Queen herself and invited to dinner at Buckingham Palace (though she could not attend due to filming commitments in Hollywood).
Oh, tonight I'm gonna show them what I'm made of, oh
The killer queen inside me's coming to say hello
Oh, tonight I will return the fame and riches earned
With you I'd watch them all be burned
Whenever I start feeling strong
I'm called a **tch in the night
But I don't need these 14 karat guns to win
I'm a woman I insist, it's my life
I can be the queen that's inside of me, this is my chance to release
And be brave for you, you'll see, I can be the queen you need me to be
This is my chance to be the dance, I've dreamed it's happening
I can be the queen
I am wind and hurricane, the stormy sky and rain
When you run dry I'll flood your pain
In between the moments of the lady I've become
A voice beats through the noise like drums, rum pum pum pum
Whenever I start feeling strong
I'm called a **tch in the night
But I don't need these 14 karat guns to win
I'm a woman I insist, it's my life
I can be the queen that's inside of me, this is my chance to release
And be brave for you, you'll see, I can be the queen you need me to be
This is my chance to be the dance, I've dreamed it's happening
I can be the queen
The quee-ee-en
The que-que-queen
Que-ee-en que-que-queen
Starry night, come inside me like never before
Don't forget me when I come crying to heaven's door
I will fly on a challenger across the sky