It was Mitch Albom who famously wrote, “Death ends a life, not a relationship” and as we mourn the demise of Queen Elizabeth II, these words are truly comforting. She was 96. Queen Elizabeth II was the Queen of the United Kingdom and 14 other sovereign countries, head of the Commonwealth and most of all a woman of great courage and resilience.
Over the course of Queen Elizabeth’s 70-year reign, her words of wisdom were the anchor for millions of people. Today, as the world celebrates her legacy, let’s take a look at her most memorable quotes.
Queen Elizabeth II’s Most Profound Quotes
“If I am asked what I think about family life after 25 years of marriage, I can answer with equal simplicity and conviction, I am for it.”
“I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service.”
“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.”
“It is not easy to express a sense of loss, since the initial shock is often succeeded by a mixture of other feelings: disbelief, incomprehension, anger – and concern for those who remain.”
“While we may have more still to endure, better days will return: we will be with our friends again; we will be with our families again; we will meet again.”
“It’s worth remembering that it is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change.”
“When peace comes, remember it will be for us, the children of today, to make the world of tomorrow a better and happier place.”
“It has always been easy to hate and destroy. To build and to cherish is much more difficult.”
“You’ve all seen pictures of the earth taken from space. Unlike all the other planets in the solar system, earth shimmers green and blue in the sunlight and looks a very pleasant place to live.”
“Right around the world, people gather to compete under standard rules and, in most cases, in a spirit of friendly rivalry. Competitors know that, to succeed, they must respect their opponents; very often, they like each other too.”
Beyond The British Throne, Celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Zeal For Life ow About Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
In 1936, at just 10 years of age, young Queen Elizabeth was pushed as British heir presumptive and since then she was always in the brightest of spotlights, but Queen Elizabeth II accepted it all with grace.
While she was homeschooled, she was a wizard with linguistics and music. Queen Elizabeth II studied constitutional history and law before she was presented to the world as the Queen of Great Britain.
Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-lived and longest-reigning British monarch and she served as incumbent head of state for over seven decades.
Believe it or not, she invented a new breed of dog when her corgi mated with a dachshund. Her majesty lovingly named the breed Dorgi.
In her lifetime, Queen Elizabeth II sent around 50,000 Christmas cards and she always honoured the art of letter writing.
Her highness wasn’t the one to shy away from technology! In 1976, she sent her first e-mail and later in 2019, she shared her first Instagram post. What an icon!
The queen made history in 2022 by celebrating her Platinum Jubilee as a British monarch after taking up the role at age of 25 in 1952.
We extend our sincere condolences to The Royal Family. You will always remain an inspiration for millions in the world, rest in peace Queen Elizabeth II.
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