20th-century Monarch Quotes

Elizabeth II

George VI

Elizabeth, the Queen Mother

Harald V of Norway

Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

Rainier III, Prince of Monaco

Mohammed VI of Morocco

In tomorrow's world we must all work together as hard as ever, if we're truly to be United Nations

If the Greek people decide that they want a republic, they are entitled to have that and should be left in peace to enjoy it.

Constantine II of Greece

A honeymoon is such a special time in life when you just want to be alone. It is in this little bubble of emotion and joy and happiness over the wedding. To then be chased [actually, let's be honest here, they were stalked] by someone who breaks the bubble made us very sad.

Princess Madeleine

The genocide is a result of a loss of respect and culture. The young people do not respect or listen to their elders - If I am allowed to return, I will encourage intermarriage among the groups so that we can become one people again.

Kigeli V of Rwanda

The homework is obviously in Dutch. I adapt myself accordingly. The kids just think in Dutch.

Queen Mathilde of Belgium

You are the elayaraja (crown prince) of Travancore?' She then recollected our first meeting years back in England. I was amazed when she asked if Travancore was in the southern tip of India?

Uthradom Thirunal Marthanda Varma

After the Queen had accepted a second glass of wine during lunch:

Do you think it's wise, darling? You know you've got to rule this afternoon.

Elizabeth, the Queen Mother

I have resolved the question of the Sahara which poisoned us for twenty-five years

Mohammed VI of Morocco

I have been King for 38 years, for which I am very proud, and during those many years I have felt a strong support from the Swedish people.

Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

Personally I feel happier now that we have no allies to be polite to and to pamper.

No sorrows. No regrets. A few frustrations, perhaps. I have learned that if you put people in your game they'll root for you, but if you leave them out they'll probably become enemies.

Rainier III, Prince of Monaco

I think everyone is nervous the first time they meet a new boyfriend's family and it doesn't make you less nervous when it's a royal couple. You always want to give a good first impression. The first meeting being nice, means a lot.

Princess Marie of Denmark

We have been given an assignment as a monarchy, and we do as well as we can … We try to be as little populistic as possible. We don't do anything on the spur of the moment to win an opinion poll, or short-term popularity.

Harald V of Norway