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.

[Before each of numerous portrait sittings:] Now then, with teeth or without?

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.

First, I want to pay tribute to Diana myself. She was an exceptional and gifted human being. In good times and bad, she never lost her capacity to smile and laugh, nor to inspire others with her warmth and kindness. I admired and respected her - for her energy and commitment to others, and especially for her devotion to her two boys.

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

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

We have all felt those emotions in these last few days. So what I say to you now, as your queen and as a grandmother, I say from my heart.