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The King’s Speech Summary (Correct Sequence)This is a summary of the film, the first and last paragraphs are correct but the rest of the paragraphs have been mixed up. Renumber the paragraphs to put then in the correct order. The film opens with Prince Albert, Duke of York, the second son of King George V, stammering through his speech at Wembley Stadium, which is broadcast by radio worldwide. George V dies and David ascends the thrones as King Edward VIII, but causes a constitutional crisis with his determination to marry Wallis Simpson, an American socialite divorcée who is still legally married to her second husband. The Prince has given up hope of a cure, but his wife, Elizabeth, persuades him to see Lionel Logue, an Australian speech therapist in London. During their first session, Lionel shocks him by calling him "Bertie", a name used only by his family. After Bertie's father, King George V, makes his Christmas radio address, he explains to his son the importance of broadcasting to a modern monarchy. He declares that David (Edward, Prince of Wales), Albert's older brother and first in line to the throne, will bring ruin to himself, the family, and the country when he becomes King, leaving Britain to the mercy of Nazi Germany.Lionel records his performance on an acetate record. Convinced he has stammered throughout, Prince Albert leaves in anger, declaring his condition "hopeless". Lionel offers him the recording as a souvenir.Bertie fears that he will be unable to speak and so will let down his people and his country. Lionel reassures him and guides him through the speech. He tells Bertie to speak to him 'as a friend'.When the Bertie decides Lionel's methods and manner are unsuitable, Lionel bets a shilling that Bertie can read Hamlet's "To be, or not to be" speech without trouble while listening to music on headphones.Lionel teaches his patient muscle relaxation and breath control techniques but continues to probe gently and persistently at the psychological roots of the stutter. Bertie eventually reveals some of the pressures of his childhood and the two men start to become friends.When Lionel insists that Bertie could be a good king instead of his brother, Bertie labels such a suggestion as treason and, in his anger, mocks and dismisses Lionel.King George demands that Bertie train himself, starting with a reading of his father's speech. He makes an agonising attempt to do so and is shouted at by his impatient father.At his next session, Bertie expresses his frustration that while his speech has improved when talking to most people, he still stammers when talking to his own brother. Bertie emerges from his first wartime speech with greater confidence and is congratulated by the waiting politicians. He thanks Lionel for his help and calls him 'My friend'.David gives up the throne to marry Wallis Simpson with Bertie taking his place as King George VI. The new king and queen visit Logue at his home to apologise, startling Mrs. Logue, who was unaware that the King was her husband's patient.At a party in Balmoral Castle, Bertie points out that David, as head of the Church of England, cannot marry Simpson, even if she receives her second divorce. David, in response, accuses his brother of trying to get take his place as King. David then imitates Bertie's stutter and Bertie is unable to respond.Later, Bertie plays Lionel's recording and hears himself unhesitatingly reciting Shakespeare. He decides to return to Lionel, where he and his wife both insist that Lionel focus only on physical exercises, not therapy. During preparations for his coronation in Westminster Abbey, Bertie learns that Lionel has no formal qualifications, as initially assumed by him. When confronted, Lionel explains how he was asked to help shell-shocked Australian soldiers returning from the First World War. Bertie makes his speech with increasing confidence. By the end, he is speaking freely with little or no guidance from Lionel. Afterwards, the King and his family step onto the balcony of the palace and are applauded by the thousands who have gathered.When Bertie remains unconvinced of his fitness for the throne, Lionel sits in King Edward's Chair and demands of Bertie - "Why should I waste my time listening to you? In his rage, Bertie replies - 'Because I have a voice'.When Britain declares war with Nazi Germany in September 1939, the King summons Lionel to Buckingham Palace to prepare for his radio address to millions of listeners in Britain and the Empire. A title card explains that Lionel was always present at Bertie's speeches during the war and that they remained friends for the rest of their lives.The film opens with Prince Albert, Duke of York, the second son of King George V, stammering through his speech at Wembley Stadium, which is broadcast by radio worldwide. The Prince has given up hope of a cure, but his wife, Elizabeth, persuades him to see Lionel Logue, an Australian speech therapist in London. During their first session, Lionel shocks him by calling him "Bertie", a name used only by his family. When the Bertie decides Lionel's methods and manner are unsuitable, Lionel bets a shilling that Bertie can read Hamlet's "To be, or not to be" speech without trouble while listening to music on headphones.Lionel records his performance on an acetate record. Convinced he has stammered throughout, Bertie leaves in anger, declaring his condition "hopeless". Lionel offers him the recording as a souvenir.After Bertie's father, King George V, makes his Christmas radio address, he explains to his son the importance of broadcasting to a modern monarchy. He declares that David (Edward, Prince of Wales), Bertie's older brother and first in line to the throne, will bring ruin to himself, the family, and the country when he becomes King, leaving Britain to the mercy of Nazi Germany.King George demands that Bertie train himself, starting with a reading of his father's speech. He makes an agonising attempt to do so and is shouted at by his impatient father.Later, Bertie plays Lionel's recording and hears himself unhesitatingly reciting Shakespeare. He decides to return to Lionel, where he and his wife both insist that Lionel focus only on physical exercises, not therapy. Lionel teaches his patient muscle relaxation and breath control techniques but continues to probe gently and persistently at the psychological roots of the stutter. Bertie eventually reveals some of the pressures of his childhood and the two men start to become friends.George V dies and David ascends the thrones as King Edward VIII, but causes a constitutional crisis with his determination to marry Wallis Simpson, an American socialite divorcée who is still legally married to her second husband. At a party in Balmoral Castle, Bertie points out that David, as head of the Church of England, cannot marry Simpson, even if she receives her second divorce. David, in response, accuses his brother of trying to get take his place as King. David then imitates Bertie's stutter and Bertie is unable to respond.At his next session, Bertie expresses his frustration that while his speech has improved when talking to most people, he still stammers when talking to his own brother. When Lionel insists that Bertie could be a good king instead of his brother, Bertie labels such a suggestion as treason and, in his anger, mocks and dismisses Lionel. David gives up the throne to marry Wallis Simpson with Bertie taking his place as King George VI. The new king and queen visit Lionel at his home to apologise, startling Mrs. Logue, who was unaware that the King was her husband's patient.During preparations for his coronation in Westminster Abbey, Bertie learns that Lionel has no formal qualifications, as initially assumed by him. When confronted, Lionel explains how he was asked to help shell-shocked Australian soldiers returning from the First World War. When Bertie remains unconvinced of his fitness for the throne, Lionel sits in King Edward's Chair and demands of Bertie - "Why should I waste my time listening to you? In his rage, Bertie replies - 'Because I have a voice'.When Britain declares war with Nazi Germany in September 1939, the King summons Lionel to Buckingham Palace to prepare for his radio address to millions of listeners in Britain and the Empire. Bertie fears that he will be unable to speak and so will let down his people and his country. Lionel reassures him and guides him through the speech. He tells Bertie to speak to him 'as a friend'. Bertie makes his speech with increasing confidence. By the end, he is speaking freely with little or no guidance from Lionel. Bertie emerges from his first wartime speech with greater confidence and is congratulated by the waiting politicians. He thanks Lionel for his help and calls him 'My friend'.Afterwards, the King and his family step onto the balcony of the palace and are applauded by the thousands who have gathered.A title card explains that Lionel was always present at Bertie's speeches during the war and that they remained friends for the rest of their lives. ................
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