Victoria & Abdul - Discussion of Scottish Costumes and Arrival
Queen Victoria:
How do you like your new Scottish costumes?
Abdul Karim:
Very scratchy, Your Majesty.
Queen Victoria: [turns to Sir Henry]
Everything in Scotland is scratchy. Sir Henry? When does Bertie arrive?
Henry Ponsonby:
Tomorrow, Your Majesty. He's on his way from Monte Carlo.
Dr. James Reid:
It's all right for her. She's upholstered.
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Victoria & Abdul - Royal Schedule and Notable Guests Overview
Henry Ponsonby:
Breakfast with the Royal Princes of Belgium. 11:00, an audience with the Sultan of Dubai where Her Majesty will be presented with the Diamond of Oojay. Garden party where Her Majesty will receive Oscar II, King of Sweden and Norway, again, and Queen Lili'uokalani.
Queen Victoria:
Who on Earth is she?
Henry Ponsonby:
A monarch and sole Queen Regnant of the Kingdom of Hawaii, Your Majesty. She has composed a song for you, on the ukulele. But we have managed to put her off. Then you will eat with the Prime Minister, and, at 7:00, the banquet in the State Dining Room.
Dr. James Reid:
And your movements, Your Majesty?
Queen Victoria:
Nothing to speak of, Dr. Reid.
Dr. James Reid:
Not even during the day?
Queen Victoria:
We last moved on Sunday evening.
Dr. James Reid:
I fear these celebratory dinners are taking their toll, Your Majesty. Might I suggest some Benger's mixture?
Dr. James Reid:
But it is imperative, Your Majesty, that the Royal colon receives a little roughage.
Queen Victoria:
Anything else?
Henry Ponsonby:
Was Your Majesty pleased with the Mohur?
Queen Victoria:
What?
Henry Ponsonby:
The Mohur, the ceremonial coin. Presented by the two Indian servants.
Queen Victoria:
I thought the tall one was terribly handsome.
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