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Texts of speeches given by The King, The Queen and other members of the Royal Family, as well as written articles are available in this section.
A speech by The King to mark the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster
Boneddigion a Boneddigesau, Ladies and Gentlemen. It has been so very special for The Queen, The Prince of Wales, and myself, to be back with you here in Aberfan as you mark...
The King's speech at the Omani State Visit
Your Majesty, Your Highnesses, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is always a treasured moment to receive such dear and old friends on a special Visit such as this. And whilst I know...
A Speech by The King at the opening of the Senedd in Cardiff
The character and identity of Wales have always been built from the strength of its places and the relationships of trust, service and neighbourliness found within them – that...
A message from Her Majesty The Queen delivered at the media preview screening of 'The Book That Saved My Life'
In recent years, I have been much encouraged by the scientific evidence that has supported what so many of us have witnessed or experienced for ourselves: quite simply, books...
A speech by Her Majesty The Queen at 'The Queen's Reading Room Festival' at Chatsworth House
Thank you very much, William, for your kind words and for allowing my Reading Room, once again, to gather here for our 4th Festival. There could hardly be a more fitting...
The King's speech at the AI Summit in Scotland
I must say, I am enormously grateful to you all for stepping away from your busy lives and making the journey to this rather remote, but uniquely special corner of Scotland...
A message from The King following devastating wildfires across the UK and Europe
My wife and I have been appalled by the devastating impact of wildfires this summer and the terrible destruction they have caused to homes, livelihoods and landscapes, not...
Remarks by His Majesty The King at the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition, British Museum
The King’s speech at the opening of the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition.
A message from The King following the demise of King Harald V of Norway
It is with the most profound sadness that my wife and I have learned of the death of my dear cousin, King Harald V of Norway. For thirty-five years, King Harald served his...
A message from The King to all those affected by the tragedy on the Nepal-China border.
My wife and I are heartbroken to hear of the devastating flooding that has struck the Nepal-China border. Many in the United Kingdom have strong, deep and personal ties to...
