Edward the King (TV Mini Series)

The Years of Waiting (1975)

Michael Hordern: W.E. Gladstone

Quotes 

• Prince of Wales : The country has always been proud of me, eh William?

  W.E. Gladstone : I've always believed that if you had been given the opportunity, sir...

  Prince of Wales : Yes I know, I know and you did your best to get it for me. We all tried, didn't we. I wonder why nothing ever came of it.

  W.E. Gladstone : At the risk of incurring your displeasure sir...

  Prince of Wales : No, go on, go on.

  W.E. Gladstone : Nothing ever came of it because her Majesty is an obstinate and shortsighted old woman