The bane of their life is Sergeant-Major Bradley, a decorated veteran of World War II who is obsessive about doing things by the book.

On leave for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, Percy steals a car to join Bill, who is with his family on the Island.

Percy finds military life a strain and with Redmond concocts an absurd scheme to steal the mess clock; a gift to the Regiment from Queen Victoria.

An era passed with the death of King George VI, who had been the focus of loyalty during World War II, and the coronation of his daughter.

Some saw a new age of greatness for Britain, while others were pessimistic, and television was beginning its process of turning the nation into passive spectators.

The website's critics consensus reads: "Graceful and bittersweet, Queen and Country finds writer-director John Boorman revisiting past glories with warmth and wisdom.

[5] Variety stated in its review that "it remains a pleasure to spend time in the presence of these characters, and a third volume – perhaps focused on Bill’s entrance into the British film industry – would hardly be unwelcome.