A speech by The Queen at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting dinner, 2009

This exchange of people and projects has enlarged and invigorated our common language – although I think you will agree we do not always use it in quite the same way!

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...

As old and valued friends, you are particularly welcome.

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

Aujourd’hui, bien des années plus tard, j’éprouve toujours autant d’affection et d’admiration pour le Canada.

I hope that today will be a special and memorable time for each and every one of you.

I have watched with enormous admiration how Canada has grown and matured while remaining true to its history.

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.

British engagement in independent Mexico has contributed other interests, not the least of which has been the introduction of the game of football, a subject about which I...

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

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.

Prince Philip and I are delighted to be visiting Slovakia for the first time, at a moment in our history when our two countries work side-by-side.

I hope that this visit will demonstrate the importance the United Kingdom attaches to our relationship with Slovenia, as a partner in Europe and an ally in NATO, with whom we...

You are playing a key role in promoting peace, political stability and economic development in some of the world's most unsettled areas.

With a growing spirit of mutual understanding on so many levels, we stand ready to face the global challenges ahead, knowing that when we work together we can produce...

The Christmas story also draws attention to all those people who are on the edge of society

Recognising that each one of us is made up of layer upon layer of identity and that each of our unique personalities has ties to culture, religion, community, country and...

I am so very pleased to be with you again and wish you every success in your deliberations.

It gives me great pleasure to address this House today in recognition of the importance of parliamentary democracy to the Commonwealth as a whole.

We are so pleased to be back in Uganda.

The relationship between our Two Kingdoms is one of mutual benefit, learning and understanding.