Lunchtime reception

The Games have served as a stage for outstanding athletic excellence, a joyful celebration of all that unites our Commonwealth nations and a powerful reminder of sport’s...

We celebrate the dedication and talent of every athlete and team. Your perseverance inspires us, and we eagerly anticipate your achievements in the coming days.

On an island such as this, one never feels far from the marvellous landscapes and the sea that surrounds us, from the heights of Snaefell to the wooded glens and beautiful...

The story of the relationship between our two nations is one of extraordinary evolution, from overcoming conflict to forging one of the closest and most productive alliances...

Returning to Bermuda on this occasion has been a particular joy, and especially to celebrate anew all those who have contributed to its history, and those now shaping its...

It is most heartening to see the representatives of some of our oldest and closest international allies and partners present on this very special occasion. I can only pray...

This occasion marks not simply the union of two distinguished institutions, but a powerful reaffirmation of the enduring and deeply valued relationship between the United...

You offer care, camaraderie and community to those men and women who have served our nation, while always upholding the highest of standards.

You'll all make a huge difference to this country and many others.

Tonight, we are here to renew an indispensable alliance which has long been a cornerstone of prosperity and security for both British and American citizens. Our people have...

The Alliance that our two Nations have built over the centuries – and for which we are profoundly grateful to the American people – is truly unique.

Queen Elizabeth’s ‘promise with destiny kept’ shaped the world around her and touched the lives of countless people across our nation, the Commonwealth and beyond.

It is with immense pride and a profound sense of shared purpose that I write to you as you prepare to embark upon the Artemis II mission.

I find it hard to believe that it is five years since I founded it, at the height of lockdown, with the simple aim of sharing my lifelong conviction that books make life...