Opening of the new Australian War Memorial, London, 11 November 2003

I hope that you will enjoy your time in the United Kingdom, and I am sure that you will find a warm reception awaiting you, your athletes and the visiting spectators.

We are very proud of the selfless service, and sacrifices made by servicemen and women and their families in recent years.

The Commonwealth offers a pathway for this greater understanding and the opportunity to expand upon our shared experiences in a wider world.

You are worthy successors to those soldiers of General Monck’s Regiment of Foot, who, in 1660, marched from Coldstream to restore law and order in the Capital.

You have endeared yourselves to the international Commonwealth community, showing them a State of professional excellence, generosity and goodwill.

This city is known for its optimism; this state is known for its opportunity and potential; and, this country is known for its warmth, openness and generosity.

I have seen the fortitude, ingenuity, and determination of the people of Brisbane to overcome the setbacks of last January.

The presentation of Colours is a special opportunity to recognise the past achievements, to give thanks for commitment and loyalty today, and to express confidence in the...

Australia has flourished and achieved excellence on the world stage.

A fresh chapter has now opened with this presentation of new Colours to six of the seven battalions of The Royal Regiment of Scotland.

Let us all give a thought to the practical ways in which we, as individuals or as groups, can provide support to girls and women – so that everyone can have a chance of a...

In my lifetime, the United Nations has moved from being a high-minded aspiration to being a real force for common good.

The Colours, that I am presenting to you this morning, represent the spirit of the Regiment, past and present.

It is my duty to seek to remain true to the interests of Australia and all Australians as we enter the twenty-first century.

South Africa and the United Kingdom have long been the closest of friends.

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 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...

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

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

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

We can rightly celebrate the fact that the founding members’ vision of the future has become a reality.

I am delighted to welcome you all here this evening.

When life seems hard, the courageous do not lie down and accept defeat; instead, they are all the more determined to struggle for a better future.

Among the millions who lost their lives in the Great War were many Canadians who came to Europe to fight for peace.

I hand over my Colour with confidence that you will guard it well, just as you continue to guard your heritage, ethos and unique contribution to Defence.

As a nation we maintain a deep and enduring gratitude for the selfless work undertaken by our Armed Forces, and to their families who endure so much.