My position attracts a fair amount of rumors and gossip and misperceptions, but I'd rather not focus on that.

I don't believe that there is fair enough understanding of either our status as women or the total context of our lives, which is very rich and multi-faceted.

People sometimes think of 'queen' as a title that's shrouded with protocol and formality, and for that reason sometimes people are not easily saying what they want to say. They're reluctant to express their opinions, and I kind of find that frustrating because I want to know what people really, really think.

Maybe clothes are a form of creative expression for me. An outlet. Because I don't get to express myself creatively through my official duties.

I don't know if I'd put labels on myself, but I do feel that when women are empowered, they have the power to transform society.

To achieve a lasting peace in the Middle East takes guts, not guns.

I found that being online has opened a window for me to look into other people's lives... The greatest fear that I have is losing touch.