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What is the Latin motto written under portraits of Queen Elizabeth II, and what is the English translation?

Question #2618. Asked by Geoff.

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Thiv
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Thiv

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Dei gratia Regina. God save the Queen (or King.)

May 18 2000, 4:29 AM
JSBach
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JSBach
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Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensor : Queen by the Grace (or Will) of God, Defender of the Faith (or abbreviated in numerous ways (e.g. D. Gratia Reg. FD)

May 18 2000, 10:10 AM
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Underneath her crest (the Lion and unicorn that appears on British passports), it means God and My Right - Dieu et mon droit. But that's French.

May 09 2007, 3:40 PM
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