Author of quotes: Tracy Borman

The secret of the success of the Tudors was not only in their ability to demonstrate their greatness in public but in the art of leading a private life strictly private.

To rule, she must forever hide their personal desires behind the public face of the monarchy.

The Queen, as a fisherman, catches a man's soul, and while it is so tempting a bait that no one escapes from her chains.

Love and politics - a deadly combination.

For a person of Royal blood personal desires are deadly.

For a king or Queen it is very important to show the outside world their vulnerability. Any sign of weakness, illness or even natural aging should be hidden under the mask of invulnerability. If the mask slips, then along with it might collapse and dynasty.