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daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-); "Elizabeth II is the head of state in Great Britain"

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We lost the American colonies because we lacked the statesmanship to know the right time and the manner of yielding what is impossible to keep.

– Elizabeth II

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

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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.

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I myself prefer my New Zealand eggs for breakfast. (After she was pelted with eggs during a walkabout on New Zealand visit)

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It is as queen of Canada that I am here. Queen of Canada and all Canadians, not just one or two ancestral strains.

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It is easy enough to define what the Commonwealth is not. Indeed this is quite a popular pastime.

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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.

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In good times and bad, she never lost her capacity to smile and laugh, nor to inspire others with her warmth and kindness, i admired and respected her for her energy and commitment to others, and especially for her devotion to her two boys.

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Found on FOX News 4 years ago

As history has shown, the British monarchy is anything but predictable -- in two of the last three generations the second-born child has stepped up to the top job and reigned successfully, never underestimate the long-lasting potential of a royal' spare'.

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Found on CNN 9 years ago

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