Dame Helen Mirren was a clear favourite to win her prize, but her acceptance speech was one of warmth, exuding immense class while showing her gratitude. Blue-blooded stuff, this.

"I've got my purse in one hand, my earring in the other. Thank you, Academy. Thank you so much. Huge honor. You know, my sister told me that all kids love to get gold stars, and this is the biggest and the best gold star that I have ever had in my life. I want to share my gold star with my fellow nominees, those brilliant, brilliant actresses who gave such amazing performances this year. I also share my gold star with the filmmakers, with Stephen Frears, with Peter Morgan, with Andy Harries and all the producers and all the filmmakers and the cast. Thank you."

"Now you know for 50 years and more, Elizabeth Windsor has maintained her dignity, her sense of duty -- and her hairstyle. She's had her feet planted firmly on the ground, her hat on her head, her handbag on her arm and she's weathered many, many storms, and I salute her courage and her consistency. And I thank her because if it wasn't for her, I most, most certainly would not be here. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you The Queen."

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Special Section: Oscars 2007

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