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Quotes
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Queen Mary : Perhaps you should take a leaf out of your late brother's book. He was frugal, you know.
David, Duke of Windsor : He was born frugal. In every department.
Queen Mary : And that frugality earned him great favour. And he passed it on to the women in his family.
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David, Duke of Windsor : A few hours ago, I discharged my last duty as King and Emperor. And, now that I have been succeeded by my brother, the Duke of York, my first words must be to declare my allegiance to him. This I do with all my heart. You all know the reasons which have impelled me to renounce the throne. I have found it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility, and to discharge my duties as King, as I would wish to do, without the help and support of the woman I love. This decision has been made less difficult to me by the sure knowledge that my brother has one matchless blessing enjoyed by so many of you and not bestowed on me-a happy home with his wife and children. And now we all have a new king. I wish him, and you, his people, happiness and prosperity with all my heart. God bless you all. God save the King.
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Queen Mary : [shortly before Edward addresses the British people via radio] I've come to make a final representation. And to beseech you not to do this.
David, Duke of Windsor : I wish to address my people. It's my right.
Queen Mary : You have forfeited that right.
David, Duke of Windsor : There are things I wish to say.
Queen Mary : In which capacity? You're no longer their king.
David, Duke of Windsor : As a private individual.
Queen Mary : Oh, no one wants to hear from a private individual.
David, Duke of Windsor : Well, I beg to differ. The newspapers are for me.
Queen Mary : The best thing for everyone would be if you said your goodbyes quietly, privately, and disappeared into the night.
David, Duke of Windsor : Preferably never to return.
Queen Mary : I didn't say that.
David, Duke of Windsor : But you thought it. Admit it.
