Quotes

The Queen is the only person who can put on a tiara with one hand, while walking down stairs.

I have always had a dread of becoming a passenger in life.

My children are not royal; they just happen to have the Queen for their aunt.

When my sister and I were growing up, she was made out to be the goody-goody one.

I have as much privacy as a goldfish in a bowl.

I'm the heir apparent to the heir presumptive.

I have no intention of telling people what I have for breakfast.

I am deeply grateful for the concern of all those who constantly prayed for my happiness.

I would like it to be known that I have decided not to marry Group Capt. Peter Townsend. Mindful of the church's teaching that Christian marriage is indissoluble, and conscious of my duty to the Commonwealth, I have resolved to put these considerations before any others.

[about the coronation chicken served her at an official function] This looks like sick.

[when introduced to the producer of Till Death Us Do Part (1965)] Isn't that that frightfully dreary thing in the East End?

[to Elizabeth Taylor on seeing the infamous Krupp diamond ring] It's so large! How very vulgar! Would you mind if I tried it on?