Désirée (1954)

Edith Evanson: Queen Hedwig

Quotes 

• Queen Hedwig : [after Desiree dozes off during a boring concert]  I will tell you, my dear daughter, how a Crown Princess of Sweden does not behave. A Crown Princess does *not* fall asleep in public. At court functions, she remains awake and converses, graciously.

• Queen Hedwig : A crown princess does not wander through the streets alone, inspecting the silk stores.

  Desiree Clary : And why not? I used to be in the business.

  Queen Hedwig : I must insist that you forget what you used to be.

  Desiree Clary : I'm sorry, Your Majesty, but I forget nothing and nobody.

  Queen Hedwig : You will have to in the future. Your behavior is already one burden to the Swedish people. Do not permit your origin to become another.

  Desiree Clary : If I may leave now...

  Queen Hedwig : No, my daughter, you may not.

  Desiree Clary : I am leaving, Your Majesty. I am leaving Sweden.