“Visit any bookshop in Europe, and the shelves are filled with English ...” — Kate Williams Quote

“Visit any bookshop in Europe, and the shelves are filled with English novels and non-fiction books in translation - while British bookshops stock mainly English and American works.”

“I've written extensively on Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth and seen up close how those women, who were born when the country hoped for a male heir, made their way as leaders.”

“I used to hate reading my old work, but now I'm rather fond of it. I quite like going through it in the hope of making it better.”

“I try mainly to just focus on character and what my character's point of view is, with each person, and try to figure out story.”

“Some people think my singing is superb. But they're mainly on strong medication and not allowed out much.”

“I speak Swedish mainly with my kids' friends.”