When Does "The Queen" (2006) Take Place?
"The Queen" is a historical fiction film written by Peter Morgan that released September 15th, 2006. So when is "The Queen" set?
It takes place in the year:
We know this because it begins (under the opening credits) with Tony Blair winning the election for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Prime Minister, which happened in the real world on May 1st, 1997 AD. The story therefore must start in May of 1997 AD.
1997 AD
We know this because it begins (under the opening credits) with Tony Blair winning the election for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Prime Minister, which happened in the real world on May 1st, 1997 AD. The story therefore must start in May of 1997 AD.
Later, the narrative focuses on the aftermath of the famous and tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales, which occurred in the real world on August 31st, 1997 AD. So the audience is brought, at least, to August of 1997 AD.
