Quote#Politics & Power
I recognize no Queen but my mother. But if the King's Mistress would…
Quote byMary I · 1516–1558
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Said referring to one of King Henry VIII's new wives..
English (original)
I recognize no Queen but my mother. But if the King's Mistress would intercede with the King on my behalf, then I would be grateful.
— Mary I
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