Bertie and Elizabeth (2002 TV Movie)
Barbara Leigh-Hunt: Lady Mabell Airlie
Quotes
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[Queen Mary and Lady Mabell Airlie notice that Bertie is taking an interest in Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon]
Queen Mary : I think my son is rather keen on the Strathmore girl.
Lady Mabell Airlie : I formed that impression too.
Queen Mary : We could do worse than marry Bertie to a member of the British aristocracy. I mean, *some* of them are quite respectable - yourself, for example.
Lady Mabell Airlie : Has it ever been done? Isn't royal blood supposed to be a unique asset? Surely she'd be the first commoner to marry into the royal family since, umm...
Queen Mary : Anne Boleyn.
Lady Mabell Airlie : Well, that didn't work out, did it?
Queen Mary : Well, my understanding is that until he had her beheaded, the whole thing was a resounding success.