Appointments to the Order of the Garter 2006

You have given the Park, at the very heart of our capital city that Diana knew so well, a highly original memorial which captures something of the essence of a remarkable...

I take it upon myself to express the immense debt of gratitude we owe to you all. I salute you, and thank you on behalf of our whole nation.

The sixtieth anniversary of the Normandy Landings is a moment for thanksgiving, and a moment of commemoration.

The Isle of Wight is well known for its hospitality, and the warmth of your welcome today is greatly appreciated.

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.

Separation at this time is especially hard to bear.

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.

Twice within the span of a single generation, Australia and Britain stood side by side in two of the bloodiest wars in human history.

Over the two World Wars and in the many conflicts since then, women in Britain and throughout the Commonwealth have faced and overcome all manner of challenges.

I hope this Colour will be a symbol of the Fleet's enduring spirit and devotion to duty in times of stress and danger

Russia has established itself as our partner and our friend.

It is vital to the health both of the United Kingdom and of Wales that our democratic institutions flourish and adapt.

We see in this new Parliament, even after four short years, clear signs of a legislature that is distinctly Scottish.

We as a nation are intensely proud of our armed forces and never more so than in recent weeks.