Queen Elizabeth II Quotes

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

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

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.

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

Madam President, speaking here in Dublin Castle it is impossible to ignore the weight of history, as it was yesterday when you and I laid wreaths at the Garden of Remembrance.

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

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 have in sincerity pledged myself to your service, as so many of you are pledged to mine. Throughout all my life and with all my heart I shall strive to be worthy of your trust.

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.

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.

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