Queens of the Conquest Quotes

“Matilda managed to present William with ten children, which she probably could not have done had she been just over four feet tall.”
― Alison Weir, Queens of the Conquest

“William had now to consolidate his victory and establish himself as king, but first he sent his messenger across the sea to Normandy to tell Matilda that she was now, by the grace of God, queen of England.”
― Alison Weir, Queens of the Conquest

“Matilda’s innate qualities made her a queen contemporaries could respect. 'Successes did not make her happy, nor did troubles make her sad. Troubles brought a smile to her, successes fear. Beauty did not produce weakness in her, nor power pride; she alone was both powerful and humble, both beautiful and chaste.”
― Alison Weir, Queens of the Conquest