Memorable Quotes from Paul Higgins
2 quotesDiscussion of Scottish Costumes and Arrival
Queen Victoria
How do you like your new Scottish costumes?
Abdul Karim
Very scratchy, Your Majesty.
Queen Victoria
Everything in Scotland is scratchy. Sir Henry? When does Bertie arrive?
[turns to Sir Henry]
Henry Ponsonby
Tomorrow, Your Majesty. He's on his way from Monte Carlo.
Dr. James Reid
It's all right for her. She's upholstered.
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Royal Schedule and Notable Guests Overview
Henry Ponsonby
Breakfast with the Royal Princes of Belgium. 11:00, an audience with the Sultan of Dubai where Her Majesty will be presented with the Diamond of Oojay. Garden party where Her Majesty will receive Oscar II, King of Sweden and Norway, again, and Queen Lili'uokalani.
Queen Victoria
Who on Earth is she?
Henry Ponsonby
A monarch and sole Queen Regnant of the Kingdom of Hawaii, Your Majesty. She has composed a song for you, on the ukulele. But we have managed to put her off. Then you will eat with the Prime Minister, and, at 7:00, the banquet in the State Dining Room.
Dr. James Reid
And your movements, Your Majesty?
Queen Victoria
Nothing to speak of, Dr. Reid.
Dr. James Reid
Not even during the day?
Queen Victoria
We last moved on Sunday evening.
Dr. James Reid
I fear these celebratory dinners are taking their toll, Your Majesty. Might I suggest some Benger's mixture?
Dr. James Reid
But it is imperative, Your Majesty, that the Royal colon receives a little roughage.
Queen Victoria
Anything else?
Henry Ponsonby
Was Your Majesty pleased with the Mohur?
Queen Victoria
What?
Henry Ponsonby
The Mohur, the ceremonial coin. Presented by the two Indian servants.
Queen Victoria
I thought the tall one was terribly handsome.
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