To all those who have suffered as a consequence of our troubled past I extend my sincere thoughts and deep sympathy. With the benefit of historical hindsight we can all see things which we would wish had been done differently or not at all.
QUEEN ELIZABETH III have behind me not only the splendid traditions and the annals of more than a thousand years but the living strength and majesty of the Commonwealth and Empire; of societies old and new; of lands and races different in history and origins but all, by God’s Will, united in spirit and in aim.
More Queen Elizabeth II Quotes
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In the turbulence of this anxious and active world many people are leading uneventful, lonely lives. To them dreariness, not disaster, is the enemy.
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Family does not necessarily mean blood relatives but often a description of a community, organisation or nation.
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You need to learn to stand up for yourself and what you believe and sometimes, pardon my language, kick some ass.
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Good memories are our second chance at happiness.
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I myself prefer my New Zealand eggs for breakfast.
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We all need to get the balance right between action and reflection. With so many distractions, it is easy to forget to pause and take stock.
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We lost the American colonies because we lacked the statesmanship to know the right time and the manner of yielding what is impossible to keep.
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We have all felt those emotions in these last few days. So what I say to you now, as your queen and as a grandmother, I say from my heart.
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For many, Christmas is also a time for coming together. But for others, service will come first.
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The Christmas message shows us that this love is for everyone. There is no one beyond its reach.
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I have to be seen to be believed.
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[To a woman whose cellphone rang during a formal meeting:] You’d better answer that. It could be someone important.
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It’s all to do with the training: you can do a lot if you’re properly trained.
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What were once only hopes for the future have now come to pass.
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I have behind me not only the splendid traditions and the annals of more than a thousand years but the living strength and majesty of the Commonwealth and Empire; of societies old and new; of lands and races different in history and origins but all, by God’s Will, united in spirit and in aim.
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