Updated 25 May 2010
Through the inventions of science I can do what was not possible for any of them [my ancestors]. I can make my solemn act of dedication with a whole Empire listening. I should like to make that dedication now. It is very simple. I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.Continued page 2/41
- Princess Elizabeth of York in 1947.