Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

Daughter of King George VI of the United Kingdom

Attributed

• "I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and to the service of our great Imperial Family to which we all belong."

As Princess Elizabeth, during her 21st birthday speech

• Elizabeth, 10, tells her sister Princess Margaret, 6, that their uncle Edward abdicated:

"Does this mean you will be the next queen?" Margaret asked.

"Yes, someday." replied Elizabeth.

"Poor you." said Margaret, shaking her head.

• On a visit to a Norfolk tea shop, Queen Elizabeth was told, "You look awfully like the queen!"

Her Majesty's eyes twinkled mischievously, and she replied, "How very reassuring!"

• "None of my Governments seem to know what to do about them."

About economic recessions