Uthradom Thirunal Marthanda Varma: Quotes about knowledge

Uthradom Thirunal Marthanda Varma was Maharaja of Travancore. Explore interesting quotes on knowledge.
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“It is nice to see that the royal family of England has easily adapted to the changed times. They are well-trained to retain their memories, updated their knowledge and live according to the new conditions.”

Uthradom Thirunal Marthanda Varma

In "When 'Maharaja of Travancore' met Queen Elizabeth II (8 July 2012)".

“She [Queen Elizabeth II] is a person of sharp memory and has great knowledge about India. I met her first in 1933 during my maiden visit to England. It was long before her coronation. She was then Princess Elizabeth. Her father, then Duke of York, was also there when I saw her.”

Uthradom Thirunal Marthanda Varma

After meeting Queen Elizabeth, in When 'Maharaja of Travancore' met Queen Elizabeth II (8 July 2012) http://www.ndtv.com/article/south/when-maharaja-of-travancore-met-queen-elizabeth-ii-240858

“If my knowledge is correct, the government in the United Kingdom even took away the tax concessions given to the Royals. But the British royal family seems to have no complaint about that. It is a rare quality," he said.”

Uthradom Thirunal Marthanda Varma

In "When 'Maharaja of Travancore' met Queen Elizabeth II (8 July 2012)".

“She had great knowledge about India. I again got startled when the Queen asked about my house in Bangalore. She said she had twice passed by my house at Nandi Hills during her visit to the place with the Maharaja of Mysore, who told her it belonged to the Elayaraja of Travancore.”

Uthradom Thirunal Marthanda Varma

Quoted in "When 'Maharaja of Travancore' met Queen Elizabeth II (8 July 2012)".