Synopsis: After the death of the ex-princess, there is a general outcry for some manifestation of sorrow from the Royal Family.
Appraisal: A magnificent stag ('an Imperial', someone describes it) stands on a hill while some kids who just lost their mother are nearby, eager to take his life. The Queen takes the side of the beast, and shoos it. There is a metaphor in that, the kids standing for the English people, childish and voluble; the stag is the Monarchy. The stag is finally killed by an investment banker - the Monarchy finally defeated by capitalism? - but it doesn't die at once, running for a long time after being injured. The Prime Minister rises to power promising many reforms, but who doesn't these days? The queen warns him his turn will come; in our time frame, it has already, and different actors are playing some of these same roles. So, if you wish to make the correspondence, the Royalty stands for the U.S. empire, England for the flunkeys ('groveling on all fours'), and the ex-princess's death for 9/11.
Rating: 65
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