Queen Catherine quotes from Reign

Queen Catherine

Francis was his own man, who made his own choices. Long ago, he chose to love you. Your love... it gave him so much joy. And that is what you must remember as you move ahead in this life.

Queen Catherine

How can I pray to God when I'm certain he does not hear me?

Queen Catherine

My election could mean the end of your nation.

Queen Catherine

I didn't say bargain. I said take.

Queen Catherine

If I can't disprove these charges, I will swing from a rope!

Queen Catherine

Don't you see, Mary? We've broken the Prince of Spain! The wrath of his father will rain down upon us.

Queen Catherine

We were here. We were playing a game of chess - which I won.

Queen Catherine

From the moment you were born, our relationship has been complicated. We live in a world that undervalues women. I may be guilty of favoring my sons over my daughters, but I love you, I swear. And when you're wed and you leave this home, you'll break my heart. I will beg for word from you, for a letter, for a visit... just as I am begging for your forgiveness now.

Queen Catherine

There is but one solution. We must kill Don Carlos ourselves.

Queen Catherine

The heir to the Spanish throne, he's like a nice potted plant. Just take him back to your country and water him.

Queen Catherine

I have endured many trials, but nothing as painful as being forced to look upon the decaying corpse of my firstborn son.

Queen Catherine

It must be difficult for you to see my head still resting so comfortably on my shoulders.

Queen Catherine

Is it so unthinkable a crime might take place in this castle that I had no hand in?

Queen Catherine

Just remember, enjoy him but never trust him. If forced to take a side, Gideon will always choose Elizabeth.

Queen Catherine

It must be difficult to know your wife would rather be in enemy territory than your bedchambers.