Let us not take ourselves too seriously. None of us has a monopoly on wisdom.
QUEEN ELIZABETH IILet us not take ourselves too seriously. None of us has a monopoly on wisdom.
QUEEN ELIZABETH IIWe 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.
QUEEN ELIZABETH IIThe events that I have attended to mark my Diamond Jubilee have been a humbling experience. It has touched me deeply to see so many thousands of families, neighbors and friends celebrating together in such a happy atmosphere.
QUEEN ELIZABETH IIThe lessons from the peace process are clear; whatever life throws at us, our individual responses will be all the stronger for working together and sharing the load.
QUEEN ELIZABETH III can give my heart and my devotion to these old islands and to all the peoples of our brotherhood of nations.
QUEEN ELIZABETH IIGood memories are our second chance at happiness.
QUEEN ELIZABETH IITherefore I am sure that this, my Coronation, is not the symbol of a power and a splendour that are gone but a declaration of our hopes for the future, and for the years I may, by God’s Grace and Mercy, be given to reign and serve you as your Queen.
QUEEN ELIZABETH III have to be seen to be believed.
QUEEN ELIZABETH II[To the suggestion that Great Britain might someday want a Republic:] We’ll go quietly.
QUEEN ELIZABETH IIThis new power, which has proved itself to be such a terrifying weapon of destruction, is harnessed for the first time for the common good of our community.
QUEEN ELIZABETH IIAt Christmas, I am always struck by how the spirit of togetherness lies also at the heart of the Christmas story. A young mother and a dutiful father with their baby were joined by poor shepherds and visitors from afar. They came with their gifts to worship the Christ child.
QUEEN ELIZABETH IIFamily does not necessarily mean blood relatives but often a description of a community, organisation or nation.
QUEEN ELIZABETH IITrue patriotism doesn’t exclude an understanding of the patriotism of others.
QUEEN ELIZABETH II[On the 1982 intruder into her bedroom:] I realized immediately that it wasn’t a servant because they don’t slam doors.
QUEEN ELIZABETH IITo what greater inspiration and counsel can we turn than to the imperishable truth to be found in this treasure house, the Bible?
QUEEN ELIZABETH IILook, I know he has to appeal to the crazy right-wingers in his party, but the fact is, he’s not as forward-thinking as an eighty-seven-year-old lady who wears a crown on her head. It’s pathetic.
QUEEN ELIZABETH II