Queen of England

Queen of England may refer to:

  • Any of the female monarchs of England
  • Any wife of a male monarch of England who functioned as his official consort during his reign; see List of English consorts

Queen of England is also often used erroneously to refer to the following, as they do not hold the title "Queen of England":

  • The current monarch of the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II
  • Any of the female British monarchs
  • Any wife of a male British monarch

Famous quotes containing the words Queen Of England, queen of, queen and/or england:

    “I have nothing against the Queen of England. Even in my heart I never resented her for not being Jackie Kennedy. She is, to my mind, a very gallant lady, victimized by whoever it is who designs the tops of her uniforms.”
    —Leonard Cohen (b. 1934)

    “Happy are your wives! Happy are these your servants, who continually attend you and hear your wisdom!”
    —Bible: Hebrew, 1 Kings 10:8.

    The queen of Sheba to Solomon.

    “I do not so much rejoice that God hath made me to be a Queen, as to be a Queen over so thankful a people.”
    —Elizabeth I (1533–1603)

    “Such a style,—so diversified and variegated! It is like the face of a country; it is like a New England landscape, with farmhouses and villages, and cultivated spots, and belts of forests and blueberry swamps round about, with the fragrance of shad-blossoms and violets on certain winds.”
    —Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)