Royalty Quotes

You cannot be buried in obscurity: you are exposed upon a grand theater to the view of the world. If your actions are upright and benevolent, be assured they will augment your power and happiness.

Cyrus the Great

To me, jazz is the closest thing to insanity that there is in music.

I will say with certain intention, that I will see my laws strictly obeyed, and those who break them shall be watched and denounced.

Edward VI of England

To the Duke of Newcastle, who had told him that General Wolfe was a madman:

Mad, is he? Then I hope he will bite some of my other generals.

George II of Great Britain

Once, when Nadir was told that there was no war in paradise, he was reported to have asked: "How can there be any delights there?".

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

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

There is no way I am going to put myself through Sandhurst and then sit on my arse back home while my boys are out fighting for their country.

Prince Harry of Wales

Indeed Suleiman the Magnificent, deserves to be called the only Padshah on Earth.

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

Leopold II of Belgium

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

My children are not royal, they just happen to have the Queen as their aunt.

Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon

Often it is the case that it takes 'just a little' to help and support people, so they can help themselves. I have met adults and children, men and women, whose living conditions are difficult for us to imagine, but every time I come away inspired by their strength and will to improve their lives and provide a better life for their children.

Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark

Alas! I have civilized my own subjects; I have conquered other nations; yet I have not been able to civilize or to conquer myself.

Peter I of Russia

Anyone who is concerned about his dignity would be well advised to keep away from horses.

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

I would rather lose all my lands and a hundred lives than be king over heretics.

Philip II of Spain

I have collected all the writings of the Empire and burnt those which were of no use.

I believe in microfinance because it isn't just a path out of poverty. It's the road to self-reliance. By allowing people to team up and literally become their own bank, you can mobilize people and resources and alleviate poverty on the global scale.

Queen Rania of Jordan

The Spartans do not ask how many the enemies are but where they are.

The Tanjore country is celebrated all over the world for its charities. It is called Dharma Raj- and I consider this reputation, which reverts upon me through all countries from this appellation as the most honourable distinction of my rank.

Serfoji II of Thanjavur