Elizabeth II

The upward course of a nation's history is due in the long run to the soundness of heart of its average men and women.

It's all to do with the training: you can do a lot if you're properly trained.

Let us not take ourselves too seriously. None of us has a monopoly on wisdom.

In remembering the appalling suffering of war on both sides, we recognise how precious is the peace we have built in Europe since 1945.

True patriotism doesn't exclude an understanding of the patriotism of others.

Like all the best families, we have our share of eccentricities, of impetuous and wayward youngsters, and of family disagreements.
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About: Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born at Mayfair, London on 21 Apr in 1926, the first daughter of Prince Albert, Duke of York and the Duchess of York, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. Ten years later, her father became King George VI and she became heir to the throne. At age 16 she insisted on joining the war effort and was trained to drive and repair trucks. At the death of her father in February 1952 she became Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith, and Supreme Governor of the Church of England. She is now queen of sixteen nations with 128 million subjects. Monarchy is an absurd anachronism, but Elizabeth has been capable, hard working, and a credit to her throne and her nation. Long Live the Queen!