The Queen

We went to the pictures yesterday - The movie we chose was "The Queen" with Helen Mirren in the role of Queen Elizabeth II. We both enjoyed the movie, which explores the Queen's reaction - or rather lack thereof - when Diana died. It shows her concern for her grand-children, but also it shows how out of touch with the feelings of the British public she was. The movie shows how Tony Blair, then just elected Prime Minister, worked to get her to realise what the country expected from her.

Helen Mirren is superb in the role. The other characters are a bit harder to take - the actor who does Tony Blair looks very young, but then again, I guess he was; the actress in the role of Cherie Blair looks far too pretty, and the actor who did Charles looks quite like him from the back, but nothing like him from the front.

It's interesting that Helen Mirren has played the role of both Queen Elizabeth I and Elizabeth II. I loved her in Elizabeth I. The movie, which was on TV a few months ago, shows her passion for her country. Visually, it's a stunning movie - the costumes alone are worth watching it for!

If you want to find out more about the British Monarchy, have a look at their website. There is even a recruitment section, where you will find that they are looking for a Director of IT and Telecommunications, at £70,000 to £ 80,000 per annum, plus benefits! - Closing date for applications: 16 October. There are plenty other opportunities, including that of Linen Keeper!