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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 message from His Majesty The King following the monsoon flooding in Pakistan
My wife and I have been desperately saddened to learn of the tragic loss of life and widespread devastation caused by the recent monsoon flooding in Pakistan, and of the...
A message from His Majesty The King following the monsoon floods in India
My wife and I have been appalled to hear the heartbreaking reports of lives so tragically lost and communities shattered by the recent monsoon floods in India, including those...
A message from His Majesty The King on the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day
For the millions of families gathered around their wireless sets, and for their loved ones still serving far from home, it was the message a battle-weary world had long prayed...
Remarks by His Majesty The King at the 42 Torpedo Bomber Squadron Stand Up Parade at RAF Lossiemouth
It gives me the greatest possible pleasure to be here with you all today to mark the standing up of 42 Torpedo Bomber Squadron, and to present you with your new Standard. I am...
Remarks by Her Majesty The Queen, Sponsor of HMS Astute, at a ceremony to mark the end of the submarine’s first commission, HMNB Devonport
Each time I have met your Commanding Officers and visited the submarine, I am reminded of the exceptional servicemen and women in our Royal Navy. Commanding Officers, the Ship...
A message from The King to mark the 30th Anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide
Three decades on, it is ever more important to remember all those who suffered, and to redouble our efforts to ensure a peaceful, stable future for all the citizens of Bosnia...
The King's speech at the French State Banquet
His Majesty spoke of the thousand years of shared history and culture between the people of Britain and France during his speech at Windsor Castle to welcome President and Mrs...
A message from The King to mark the 20th anniversary of the 7/7 bombings in London.
Today, as we mark twenty years since the tragic events of 7th July 2005, my heartfelt thoughts and special prayers remain with all those whose lives were forever changed on...
The King's Antarctic Midwinter Broadcast Message
With the sun shying away from your horizon today, I particularly wanted to send my warmest good wishes to all of those serving at British Antarctic research stations this...
