Quote #7

'Oh, I understand that perfectly. That's how we feel in Scotland too, but the English won't allow it.'

More from the Queen Mother Elizabeth

  1. 'The chopper has changed my life as conclusively as it did Anne Boleyn's.'
  2. Canadian veteran: Are you Scotch or English? Elizabeth: I'm Canadian!
  3. 'I hadn't realised I enjoyed that reputation. But as I do, perhaps you could make it a large one.'
  4. 'I wouldn't if I were you, Noel; they count them before they put them out.'
  5. 'Is that wise, darling? Remember you have to reign all afternoon.'
  6. 'When one of you young queens has finished, can you bring this old queen a drink?'
  7. 'Is it just me or are pensioners getting younger these days?'
  8. 'Not very romantic.'

All the Queen Mother Elizabeth quotes