Something as curious as the monarchy won’t survive unless you take account of people’s attitudes. After all, if people don’t want it, they won’t have it.

All the time I feel I must justify my existence.

You have to give this much to the Luftwaffe: when it knocked down our buildings it did not replace them with anything more offensive than rubble. We did that.

Your greatest achievement is to love me.

I believe passionately that everyone has a particular God-given ability.

Something as curious as the monarchy won’t survive unless you take account of people’s attitudes. After all, if people don’t want it, they won’t have it.

I sometimes wonder if two thirds of the globe is covered in red carpet.

Do you seriously expect me to be the first Prince of Wales in history not to have a mistress?

We would never comment on private correspondence.

That’s called a microphone. It’s a big sausage that picks up everything you say – and you’re starting early.

I learned the way a monkey learns – by watching its parents.

The whole imposing edifice of modern medicine is like the celebrated tower of Pisa – slightly off balance.

I’d rather go by bus.

Father told me that if I ever met a lady in a dress like yours, I must look her straight in the eyes.

Hong Kong has created one of the most successful societies on Earth.