Announcement of a State Visit from the President of the Republic of Korea

My mother once said that this country felt like a "home away from home" for the Queen of Canada. Ladies and gentlemen, six decades later it still does...

Bearing the cipher of Queen Victoria as well as my own, this stone is presented to the First Nations University of Canada.

I am pleased that so many people are present today for whom the 9th of May has such a personal significance.

We in Britain today are enthusiastic admirers of Italian culture, Italian fashion and Italian food.

I was struck by the spirit of the Korean people, and their determination to overcome adversity

I depart with renewed confidence in the deep friendship between our two countries.

I am pleased that Britain continues to play an active role in promoting Brandenburg's prosperity.

Each time I return to Berlin I marvel at the changes.

We both look forward with optimism as partners working closely together for a stronger more effective Europe.

I ask you to join me in a toast to the French Republic, to the President and to the prosperity of its regions and cities.

It is fitting that my visit to France should end with this impressive example of Franco-British and European co-operation.

Links between Britain and Toulouse have existed over many centuries.

Democracy is the most precious gift we have and we can never take it for granted.

Vive la difference, mais vive L'Entente Cordiale.

Nigeria has much to be proud of.

We share the confidence - and the courage - to try and make this a more prosperous, a safer, and above all a freer world.

Russia has established itself as our partner and our friend.

Wherever the future may take us, my admiration and affection for Canada and Canadians everywhere is - and will always remain - clear, strong and sure.

Je chéris ma place dans la vie du Canada et mon lien avec tous les Canadiens et Canadiennes.

I am proud to be the first member of the Canadian Royal Family to be greeted in Canada's newest territory.

The Royal Warrant of Appointment is an ancient and honourable institution. It symbolises excellence.

We have both been struck by both the diversity as well as the dynamism of Australia, and the vigour and humour of Australians everywhere.

Whatever may lie ahead, I declare again here tonight that my admiration, affection and regard for the people of Australia will remain, as it has been over these past fifty...

New Zealand is working to improve and strengthen all the various relationships between Maori and the Crown.

It is both a privilege and a pleasure to have served as Queen of New Zealand for these fifty years.

The Commonwealth remains one of the strongest pillars for the building of world-wide peace, growth and development.

A new army is on the march which holds out the brightest hopes for all mankind.

Year by year, our families change and grow up. So does our Commonwealth family.

For that child was to show that there is nothing in heaven and earth that cannot be achieved by faith and by love and service to one's neighbour.

Although the contribution which any one person can make is small, it is real and important.