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QUEEN LILIUOKALANI OF HAWAII No more tears now; I will think about revenge. MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS For many, Christmas is also a time for coming together. But for others, service will come first. QUEEN ELIZABETH II The lessons from the peace process are clear; whatever life throws at us, our individual responses w... QUEEN ELIZABETH II For many, the hijab represents modesty, piety and devotion to God, and I truly respect that. But the... QUEEN RANIA OF JORDAN A woman caring for her children; a woman striving to excel in the private sector; a woman partnering... QUEEN RANIA OF JORDAN I work in areas related to child protection and family safety, women's empowerment, the creation... QUEEN RANIA OF JORDAN I myself prefer my New Zealand eggs for breakfast. QUEEN ELIZABETH II The British constitution has always been puzzling and always will be. QUEEN ELIZABETH II I'm glad we've been bombed. It makes me feel I can look the East End in the face. 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QUEEN ELIZABETH II I have behind me not only the splendid traditions and the annals of more than a thousand years but t... QUEEN ELIZABETH II