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This Article is From Jan 07, 2011

Queen unhappy with swearing in The King's Speech

Queen unhappy with swearing in The King's Speech
London: Queen Elizabeth II is reportedlyupset by the portrayal of her father George VI in thecritically acclaimed drama The King's Speech, which sees themonarch swearing aplenty.

The film which stars Colin Firth as the stammeringmonarch and Helena Bonham Carter as the Queen mother, hasalready won a string of plaudits, including seven nominationsfor the Golden Globes and is tipped to sweep the board whenthe Oscar nominations are announced on January 25.

The story of how the maverick voice coach, LionelLogue, helped the King overcome his stammer, has not gone downwell in the Windsor Palace, reported Daily Mail online.

According to the newspaper the significance of theswearing scenes is that it has been used, while George VIsadored elder daughter still occupies the throne and is nowonly a year away from celebrating her Diamond Jubilee.

The 84-year-old monarch's portrayal in 'The Queen'which got Helen Mirren an Academy award, too had not gone downwell with the royals.

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