The Queen is a 2006 Academy Award-winning British drama film directed by Stephen Frears, written by Peter Morgan and stars Oscar-winner Dame Helen Mirren in the title role, Queen Elizabeth II. Released almost a decade after the event, the film depicts a semi-fictionalized account of the immediate events following the death of Diana, Princess of Wales in 1997, itself coming 3 months after the coming to power of British Prime Minister Tony Blair's New Labour government.

The plot focuses on the differing views in how to deal with the death of Diana. The Queen, along with her husband and mother, sees the death as a private matter, outwith the official monarchy, in contrast with Diana's former husband Prince Charles and Tony Blair, who attempt to reflect a public wish 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 views of Diana's sons throughout the film are only portrayed through other characters.

In contrast to the period in question, The Queen was released in 2006, a time of somewhat revived fortunes of the monarchy and a downturn in fortunes for Tony Blair, with his resignation coming less than a year later. Actor Michael Sheen reprised his role as Tony Blair from the 2003 Channel 4 play The Deal. Also a Frears / Morgan project, The Deal dealt with the relationship of Blair with his chancellor and eventual successor, Gordon Brown, prior to the events of The Queen.

The film earned critical and popular acclaim for both Mirren and Sheen, and some controversy as Mirren had previously refused a CBE in 1996, only to accept a DBE in 2003. Mirren praised the Queen in her Oscars acceptance speech, and was invited to lunch at Buckingham palace in May 2007, only declining to attend due to filming commitments.

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