If you've got it, wear it.

Sailors, with their built-in sense of order and discipline, should really be running the world.

I can't think of a more wonderful thanksgiving for the life I have had than that everyone should be jolly at my funeral

Prince Charles is an absolute Mountbatten. The real intelligence in the royal family comes through my parents to Prince Philip and the children.

Never feel that a piece of criticism or advice is too much trouble to give, or that it exceeds your province.

I was so keen to get back to sea. I was rattled.