Elizabeth Pakenham, Countess of Longford Quotes

The late Queen Victoria once paid a royal visit to a renowned library. At one point, the head librarian asked, "Your Majesty, might I please introduce my daughter to you?" The queen replied, "I have come here to view the library."

Elizabeth Pakenham, Countess of Longford

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• Queen Victoria

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• The late Queen Victoria once paid a royal visit to a renowned library. At one point, the head librarian asked, "Your Majesty, might I please introduce my daughter to you?" The queen replied, "I have come here to view the library."

  

  Elizabeth Pakenham, Countess of Longford
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  • Library
  • Visit