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.More Elizabeth II quotes [09/10/2011 04:09:42]

It is easy enough to define what the Commonwealth is not. Indeed this is quite a popular pastime.More Elizabeth II quotes [09/10/2011 04:09:02]

It's all to do with the training: you can do a lot if you're properly trained.More Elizabeth II quotes [09/10/2011 04:09:07]

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.More Elizabeth II quotes [09/10/2011 04:09:39]

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.More Elizabeth II quotes [09/10/2011 04:09:33]