The Crown (TV Series)
Smoke and Mirrors (2016)
Pip Torrens: Tommy Lascelles
Quotes
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Tommy Lascelles : [about the Duke's wife] It is my duty to inform you on behalf of the Royal Family and the government, with whom we have worked in close consultation, that she will not be offered an invitation.
Duke of Windsor : Oh, that's madness. The pusillanimity and vindictiveness knows no limits.
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Tommy Lascelles : Of course, the Duke of Norfolk will be furious.
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother : Yes, and Bernard does fury so well.
Tommy Lascelles : What would Your Majesty suggest?
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother : I will throw my hat in with Bernard and sanity will prevail. The Queen is young. And has to learn what any young general has to learn.
Tommy Lascelles : Namely?
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother : Which battles to fight and which to leave.