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Texts of speeches given by The Queen and other members of the Royal Family, as well as written articles are available in this section.
A speech by The Duke of Kent at an official commemoration event to mark the 80th anniversary of the Bombing of Dresden
Wir sind heute hier versammelt, um der schrecklichen Zerstörung und dem Verlust an Menschenleben vor 80 Jahren zu gedenken. Neben der Trauer, die wir in unseren Herzen...
The King's message following the tragic air accident in Washington, D.C.
My family and I have been profoundly shocked and saddened by the dreadful news of the tragic air accident in Washington, D.C., which has led to such a devastating loss of life...
A speech by His Majesty The King to mark Holocaust Memorial Day and the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz
Ladies and Gentlemen, To be in Poland on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, as we commemorate eighty years since the liberation of Auschwitz, is both a sombre and indeed...
A speech by Her Majesty The Queen at a reception, hosted by the Anne Frank Trust, to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Survivors of the Holocaust, Survivors of Genocide, Ladies and Gentlemen. As Patron of the Anne Frank Trust UK, it is an honour and a privilege to join you to remember the...
A message from The King to the people of Glasgow celebrating the city’s 850th anniversary.
Both The Queen and I wanted to extend our most heartfelt congratulations to you all as Glasgow celebrates its 850th Anniversary. It goes without saying that people really do...
A message of condolence from The King following the South Korean plane crash
My wife and I were profoundly saddened to learn of the horrific air accident at Muan, which resulted in such grievous loss of life. As the people of the Republic of Korea...
A message of condolence from The King to The President of Germany, following the recent attack in Magdeburg
Dear Mr. President, The Queen and I recall our visit to Germany in 2023 with immense affection. The kindness that you and your wife showed us, and the warmth of the welcome...
A message of condolence from The King to the people of Vanuatu, following the recent earthquake.
My wife and I have been deeply saddened to learn of the magnitude of the earthquake which struck Vanuatu on Tuesday and the loss of life and property which this devastating...
The King's speech at the Qatar State Banquet
Your Highnesses, ASSALAMU-ALAYKUM [Peace be upon you] It gives my wife and myself the greatest possible pleasure to welcome you to Buckingham Palace this evening, on your...
A message read by The Duchess of Edinburgh, on behalf of The King, marking the 50th anniversary of the Birmingham Bombings
As you come together to mark fifty years since the terrible events of 21st November 1974, my wife and I would like to take this opportunity to say that you, and all those...