the film, which is released today, it is Maggie (Sally Hawkins) who is her only grown-up ally in a sea of Sandringham froideur, laughing with her as they work methodically through the rail of outfits Diana must wear for the rigorous festive schedule (Christmas eve tea, Christmas eve dinner, Christmas day breakfast, Christmas day church service and on and on).When Maggie is suddenly whisked away on other business and replaced with a brusque school marm-ish alternative, Diana is thrown into an even deeper state of distress than that she’s already experiencing.
Ultimately, it is a slightly bizarre declaration of love from Maggie on a Norfolk beach on Boxing Day, after she’s returned from her sudden banishment, which gives Diana the confidence.
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