Mary of Teck

“We are not a family, we are a firm.”

“My first duty is to my country.”

“The past is to be learned from, not lived in.”

“One must not be seen to give in to feelings.”

“You have tasteless, but comfortable, furniture.”

“I have a king's memory for faces.”

“Remember you are a Queen.”

“I am not a film star.”

“We have to be what the people want us to be.”

“Never wear beige, it might fade into the background.”

“My grandchildren are not my subjects.”

“The children must be taught to be punctual.”

“We must set an example.”

“To be royal is to be of service.”

“One learns to live with sorrow.”

“It is our duty to carry on.”

“I remain, as ever, your loving old grannie and devoted Queen.”