Royalty

Quotations about Royalty

Using Quotations in a Speech or Text about Royalty

As well as keeping your audience engaged, adding quotations to a speech or a text can significantly enhance its impact and effectiveness. Quotations are useful for explaining complex ideas concisely, much in the same way that analogies are used. Additionally, quotations from experts or celebrities can add credibility to your message.

Here are some funny and poignant quotations about royalty. If your speech is serious, do not automatically avoid funny quotations as they can often be the most impactful, forcing your audience into the thinking about the hidden analogous message in your selected quotation.

"Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious." (British actor Peter Ustinov)
"When a thing is funny, search it carefully for a hidden truth." (Irish dramatist George Bernard Shaw)

If you are looking to make a fuller speech about royalty, then below this selection of quotations are three funny themes and three serious themes on the topic of royalty that might help trigger some ideas for your speech or text.

"Everyone likes flattery; and when you come to Royalty you should lay it on with a trowel." Benjamin Disraeli (British Tory statesman and novelist, 1804-81)

"She will have to *walk behind*talk to*play with* the angels – and she won't like that." Edward VII (British king, 1841-1910) having been asked if Queen Victoria would be happy in heaven

"Royalty is the art of getting people to curtsy before you while wearing a ridiculous hat." Anon

"Being a royal is the only job where you can be born into it and still have to work your entire life." Anon

"Royalty is the *gold teeth*tongue*smell* in a country's mouth." Eric Hoffer (American social philosopher, 1902-1983)

"Royalty is a government in which the ruling power is in the hands of an individual who is legally entitled to rule." Walter Bagehot (English economist and essayist, 1826-77)

"Royalty is something you're born into, but leadership is something you earn." Rania Al-Abdullah (Queen Rania of Jordan, 1970-)

"The only true royalty is the respect you command from others." Anon

"Royalty is a well-groomed image that hides the poverty of an empty soul." Anon

"Being royal is not about being better than anyone else. It's about being better than you used to be." Anon

"Royalty is not a job. *It's a calling.*Wait. Yes it is.*It's a hobby.* Prince William (British prince, 1982-)

"Royalty is about leadership, and leadership is about serving others." Queen Maxima of the Netherlands (1971-)

"Royalty means responsibility, and responsibility means action." Prince William (British prince, 1982-)

Royalty is not a privilege. It's a *burden.*real hoot.*privilege with a cherry on top.* Elizabeth II (1926-2022)

"The true test of royalty is how well you treat everyone." Anon

"Royalty is not about being served. It's about serving." Elizabeth II (1926-2022)

I left England when I was four because I found out I could never be *king.*English.*a footballer.* Bob Hope (American comedian, 1903-2003)

"My children are not royal, they just happen to have the Queen as their aunt." Princess Margaret (British princess, 1930-2002)

I declare this thing open – whatever it is. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1921-2021)

"The Right Divine of Kings to govern wrong." Alexander Pope (English poet, 1688-1744)

I'm doing pretty well considering. In the past, when anyone left the Royal family they had you *beheaded.*tar and feathered.*for tea.* Sarah, Duchess of York (1959-)

Thinking Template for a Speech or Text on Royalty

Below are 3 funny themes and 3 serious themes related to royalty. These have been included to help you identify areas to explore.

Funny Themes:

Royal Rascals: Hilarious Tales of Monarchial Mischief
- Share amusing anecdotes or stories about funny incidents involving royalty, from playful pranks to royal etiquette blunders.
Regal Roasts: The Funniest Royal Family Gaffes and Quirks
- Explore humorous moments or quirky behaviors of royal family members, discussing funny public appearances or media mishaps.
Royally Ridiculous: The Most Entertainingly Absurd Royal Traditions
- Discuss comical or eccentric royal traditions throughout history, highlighting the humorous side of royal pomp and circumstance.

Serious Themes:

The Role of Royalty: History, Tradition, and Symbolism
- Explore the historical significance and cultural symbolism of royalty, discussing their role in governance, diplomacy, and national identity.
Royal Duties: Leadership, Philanthropy, and Public Service
- Discuss the responsibilities and contributions of royalty to society, including leadership roles, philanthropic efforts, and public service initiatives.
Modern Royalty: Challenges, Adaptations, and Public Perception
- Address contemporary challenges faced by royalty, including adapting to modern societal expectations, managing media scrutiny, and shaping public perception.

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