Quotes By Elizabeth II

The 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.

It is easy enough to define what the Commonwealth is not. Indeed this is quite a popular pastime.

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.

I have to be seen to be believed.

The upward course of a nation's history is due in the long run to the soundness of heart of its average men and women.

It's all to do with the training: you can do a lot if you're properly trained.

Grief is the price we pay for love.

Like all best families, we have our share of eccentricities, of impetuous and wayward youngsters and of family disagreements.

I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.

I cannot lead you into battle. I do not give you laws or administer justice but I can do something else - I can give my heart and my devotion to these old islands and to all the peoples of our brotherhood of nations.

To what greater inspiration and counsel can we turn than to the imperishable truth to be found in this treasure house, the Bible?

The British Constitution has always been puzzling and always will be.

Like all the best families, we have our share of eccentricities, of impetuous and wayward youngsters and of family disagreements.

My husband has quite simply been my strength and stay all these years, and I owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim.

I know of no single formula for success. But over the years I have observed that some attributes of leadership are universal and are often about finding ways of encouraging people to combine their efforts, their talents, their insights, their enthusiasm and their inspiration to work together.

These wretched babies don't come until they are ready.

They are not royal. They just happen to have me as their aunt.

I myself prefer my New Zealand eggs for breakfast.