19th-century Royalty Quotes

Queen Victoria

George V of the United Kingdom

Empress Dowager Cixi

Mary of Teck

Leopold II of Belgium

Liliuokalani

Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom

Lord Aberdeen was quite touched when I told him I was so attached to the dear, dear Highlands and missed the fine hills so much. There is a great peculiarity about the Highlands and Highlanders; and they are such a chivalrous, fine, active people.

I have many times asked myself whether there can be more potent advocates of peace upon earth through the years to come than this massed multitude of silent witnesses to the desolation of war.

George V of the United Kingdom

Now they [the Powers] have started the aggression, and the extinction of our nation is imminent. If we just fold our arms and yield to them, I would have no face to see our ancestors after death. If we must perish, why not fight to the death?

Empress Dowager Cixi

I do not want to miss a good chance of getting us a slice of this magnificent African cake.

Leopold II of Belgium

Farewell to thee, farewell to thee...
Until we meet again.

Well, Mr. Baldwin, this is a pretty kettle of fish!

... It is sad and discouraging that the reports of dear Leopold show no improvement, & I am sure it must be a worry to you. All one can say, is that one has tried all for the best, & one must bear in mind that possibly it may be some time still before he can use his legs properly after such repeated attacks & that paralysis...

Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom