King Edward III was one of the most successful and celebrated medieval English monarchs, reigning for fifty years, launching the Hundred Years' War with historic victories at Crécy and Poitiers, and founding the prestigious Order of the Garter.
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Plantagenet King of England, Victor at Crécy & Founder of the Order of the Garter
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Honor the extraordinary legacy of Edward III of England on November 13 with these curated quotes, philosophical reflections, and heartfelt tributes celebrating their monumental impact on Plantagenet King of England, Victor at Crécy & Founder of the Order of the Garter.
“Honi soit qui mal y pense (Shame be to him who thinks evil of it).”
“A king who does not fight for the dignity of his crown will soon find he has no kingdom left to govern.”
“Chivalry is not mere pageantry; it is a code of sacred loyalty sworn between comrades in the presence of God.”
“Let the longbowmen hold their ground, for the battle is won not by nobility of birth, but by discipline of arms.”
“Windsor Castle shall forever stand as a hall where valor and fellowship bind the bravest knights of this realm.”
“What touches all should be approved by all in Parliament.”
“Let our laws be spoken in the native English tongue of our people, that justice may be understood by all.”
“Victory on the battlefield is hollow if the kingdom at home is divided by mistrust.”
“A wise monarch listens to the counsel of his Commons, for their willing support is stronger than any foreign mercenary.”
“May the crown of England forever shine as a shield for her people and a terror to her foes.”
Plantagenet King of England, Victor at Crécy & Founder of the Order of the Garter
