I have to be seen to be believed.

I should like to be a horse.

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.

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

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.

It has turned out to be an annus horribilis.

I believe that there is a great fear in our generation of being labeled as priggish.