"[to Andy] You tried to wreck the visit of the King of England. You risked being sacked, you risked ruin... just for t…"

"Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit."

"I'm glad I'm a revelation and not a disappointment."

"I never argue. I explain."

"[regarding her impending death] There's nothing sad here. I have lived a privileged and an interesting life, and now …"

"I'll be fine until I'm not. That's all there is to it."

"A Royal visit is like a swan on a lake. Grace and serenity above, demented kicking below."

"Well, the day has dawned, and the weather proves conclusively that God is a monarchist."

"You can love people you disagree with."

"Oh, this wasn't Monsieur Courbet, Your Majesty. Mrs. Patmore cooked it. In fact, it is the Downton Abbey staff who ar…"