The Last King (2003)

Emma Pierson: Nell Gwynn

Quotes 

• Nell Gwynn : [after being mistaken for Charles' Catholic mistress Louise de Kéroualle]  Good people, you are mistaken; I am the Protestant whore.

• King Charles II : It's all been for nothing, Nell. The cause that gave my life meaning, will die with me. I fought to restore everything that was lost when my father was murdered but James will destroy it all. I know that, I've always known that.

  Nell Gwynn : Then why did you fight so hard for him?

  King Charles II : Not for him, for the principle. For the rights of Kings. Parliament will have its victory in the end.

  Nell Gwynn : You know what I think about politics; it's all a lot of foolish men scheming to ruin each other for no reason anyone can remember a few years later. If it was up to me, I'd give the throne to Monmouth. Because, in my opinion, a King should always be handsome.

  [laughs] 

  King Charles II : Sweet Nell, how much better the world might be if it were arranged to your liking.

• Nell Gwynn : I belong to the king. Not just because he bought me, but because I choose it. And as long as he wants me, I'll be his, and his alone. And you know what? I do love him. He's kind and decent, and he'll look after me. How's that for a transaction?

  George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham : I've seen many a lady turn into a whore, but I've never seen a whore make such a fine lady.