George VI and Elizabeth Quotes

“and there was about her that indescribable something which Queen Victoria had.”
― Sally Bedell Smith, George VI and Elizabeth: The Marriage That Saved the Monarchy

“the Luftwaffe avoided Windsor Castle because Hitler wanted to live there when Germany invaded Britain.”
― Sally Bedell Smith, George VI and Elizabeth: The Marriage That Saved the Monarchy

“dutifully carrying out countless public engagements that required strong legs and a constant smile.”
― Sally Bedell Smith, George VI and Elizabeth: The Marriage That Saved the Monarchy

“She has got large blue eyes and a will of iron,” Elizabeth wrote. “As long as she can disguise her will, & use her eyes, then all will be well.”
― Sally Bedell Smith, George VI and Elizabeth: The Marriage That Saved the Monarchy