Appointments to the Order of the Garter 2006

Prince Philip and I were shocked and saddened by the news of the wild fires that are causing such devastation to Fort McMurray

On this shared occasion, I send my warm congratulations to you all

Prince Philip and I have been deeply shocked and saddened by the loss of life and injuries after the terrorist attack in Brussels.

Being inclusive and accepting diversity goes far deeper than accepting differences at face value and being tolerant.

The understanding that we belong together, and are able, through teamwork, to achieve far more than we could do alone, has always been at the heart of our approach.

The baton relay represents a calling together of people from every part of the Commonwealth.

Prince Philip and I thank you for your warm expressions of loyalty and affection, and for the dedicated service you continue to offer our nation.

No-one who looked to the future over the past centuries could have imagined the strength of the bonds that are now in place between the governments and the people of our two...

In the Commonwealth, governments, businesses, communities and individuals should each strive to match words and good intentions with deeds. Every contribution has its part to...

I have been warned I may have Happy Birthday sung to me more than once or twice.

Despite its size and scale, the Commonwealth to me is still at heart a collection of villages.