Author: Queen Elizabeth II

Quotes

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.

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.

- Queen Elizabeth II

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

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

- Queen Elizabeth II

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

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

- Queen Elizabeth II

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

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

- Queen Elizabeth II

In remembering the appalling suffering of war on both sides, we recognise how precious is the peace we have built in Europe since 1945.

In remembering the appalling suffering of war on both sides, we recognise how precious is the peace we have built in Europe since 1945.

- Queen Elizabeth II

For many, Christmas is also a time for coming together. But for others, service will come first.

For many, Christmas is also a time for coming together. But for others, service will come first.

- Queen Elizabeth II

The 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.

The 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 II

At its heart, engineering is about using science to find creative, practical solutions. It is a noble profession.

At its heart, engineering is about using science to find creative, practical solutions. It is a noble profession.

- Queen Elizabeth II

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 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.

- Queen Elizabeth II

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