The thing that impresses me most about America is the way parents obey their children.

I like going there for golf. America is one vast golf course today.

You all know the reasons which have impelled me to renounce the throne. But I want you to understand that in making up my mind I did not forget the country or the empire, which, as Prince of Wales and lately as King, I have for twenty-five years tried to serve.

When you are too old to play golf, you had better die.

I wanted to be an up-to-date king. But I didn't have much time.

When you're bored with yourself, marry and be bored with someone else.

Of course, I do have a slight advantage over the rest of you. It helps in a pinch to be able to remind your bride that you gave up a throne for her.