Counsellors of State

Thank you for all you do to support the genius of film.

I’m very proud of what Sentebale is doing.

New Zealand’s values are ones that I greatly admire.

This legacy is not ours to squander.

I am confident that this diverse Commonwealth of nations can strengthen the common bond that transcends politics, religion, race and economic circumstances.

Often, your loyalty to one another will mean the difference between life and death.

Our shared pledge to “the pursuit of peace, liberty and progress” that my father helped to enshrine in the London Declaration in 1949 means as much today as it did then.

Prince Philip and I are delighted to be back in Trinidad and Tobago after more than twenty years, renewing our happy association with your country.

The United Kingdom will continue to follow and support Bermuda's progress to the very best of her ability

Relations between our two countries are built on strong and deep foundations, and are set fair for the 21st century.

I suppose I could say that I come from an old legal family

Sentebale means ‘forget me not’. I, for one, am not about to forget.

I greatly hope that the Elizabeth Cross will give further meaning to the nation’s debt of gratitude to the families and loved ones of those who have died in the service of our...

I have been struck by the spirit of engagement and innovation shown by the Members as you seek to fulfil your commitment to serve the people of Scotland.

Your service to the Crown continues in a distinctive way and reinforces the very best values of those who came before you.

They work selflessly with honour and distinction, in the most challenging circumstances imaginable.

I do feel there is truth in the view that society can learn much from British military values and ethos.

You can be justly proud of your achievements, as – I am sure – are your families and friends.

I am delighted to join you in this inauguration and to celebrate the close working relationships that have made it possible.

It is nearly a quarter of a century since my great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, opened the last expansion of the Gallery in 1985.

You have the greatest cause to be proud of your achievements.

It is, quite simply, unique – a worthy focus for our Nation’s pride in those who have given their lives in the service of others.

British engagement in independent Mexico has contributed other interests, not the least of which has been the introduction of the game of football, a subject about which I...