King George V When I'm dead, that boy [Edward] will ruin himself, this family, and this country within twelve months. Dr. Blandine Bentham Cigarette smoking calms the nerves and gives you confidence. Queen Elizabeth You know, I refused your first two marriage proposals not because I didn't love you, but because I couldn't bear the idea of a royal life. Couldn't bear the idea of a life of tours, duty, and... well, a life that really no longer to be my own. But then I thought, 'he stammers so beautifully, they'll leave us alone.'