Queen Elizabeth II delivers some of The Crown's most memorable lines. Below are 4 of the best Queen Elizabeth II quotes from The Crown, each with the scene or episode where it appears, plus 4 pieces of trivia about the character.
Best Queen Elizabeth II Quotes
"I have to be seen to be believed."
— Queen Elizabeth II, Season 1, Episode 1 - Wolferton Splash
"Monarchy is God's sacred mission to grace and dignify the earth."
— Queen Elizabeth II, Season 1, Episode 3 - Windsor
"We must not confuse the substance with the subject."
— Queen Elizabeth II, Season 2, Episode 1 - Misadventure
"There are forces more powerful than the Crown."
— Queen Elizabeth II, Season 3, Episode 4 - Bubbikins
Queen Elizabeth II Trivia & Fun Facts
- Claire Foy portrayed the young Queen Elizabeth in Seasons 1-2, Olivia Colman took over for Seasons 3-4, and Imelda Staunton played her in Seasons 5-6.
- The Crown depicts Elizabeth ascending to the throne in February 1952 at just 25 years old, following the death of her father King George VI.
- A significant behind-the-scenes controversy arose when it was revealed Claire Foy was paid less than Matt Smith, who played Prince Philip, despite being the lead.
- The show portrays her as deeply conflicted between her personal desires and her constitutional duty, a tension that defines virtually every major decision she makes.
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