Though we each lead different lives, the experience of growing older, and the joys and emotions which it brings, are familiar to us all. Christmas Broadcast 1998
Though we each lead different lives, the experience of growing older, and the joys and emotions which it brings, are familiar to us all.
May those who died rest in peace and may we, each and every one of us, thank God for someone who made many, many people happy. A speech by The Queen following the death of Diana, Princess of Wales
May those who died rest in peace and may we, each and every one of us, thank God for someone who made many, many people happy.
I first came here for Christmas as a grandchild. Nowadays, my grandchildren come here for the same family festival. Christmas Broadcast 1992
I first came here for Christmas as a grandchild. Nowadays, my grandchildren come here for the same family festival.
I remember my own childhood Christmases here, with my father and mother, and a great family gathering, and now I delight in seeing my children and grandchildren enjoying the same traditions. Christmas Broadcast 1996
I remember my own childhood Christmases here, with my father and mother, and a great family gathering, and now I delight in seeing my children and grandchildren enjoying the same traditions.
But I cannot think of any Christmas of my reign when the message of the angels has been more apt. Christmas Broadcast 1995
But I cannot think of any Christmas of my reign when the message of the angels has been more apt.
To see British and Russian veterans standing together, in memory of the sacrifices of their comrades-in-arms, was a moving experience. Christmas Broadcast 1994
To see British and Russian veterans standing together, in memory of the sacrifices of their comrades-in-arms, was a moving experience.
More than ten thousand men and women can take great pride in the parts they have played in the creation of this symbol of Australian unity and democracy. A speech by The Queen to mark Australia's bicentenary
More than ten thousand men and women can take great pride in the parts they have played in the creation of this symbol of Australian unity and democracy.
We have indeed become a global village. Christmas Broadcast 1993
We have indeed become a global village.
There are many serious and threatening problems in this country and in the world but they will never be solved until there is peace in our homes and love in our hearts. Christmas Broadcast 1986
There are many serious and threatening problems in this country and in the world but they will never be solved until there is peace in our homes and love in our hearts.
These success stories are often pushed into the background but they are the guarantee of our future. Christmas Broadcast 1985
These success stories are often pushed into the background but they are the guarantee of our future.
I hope that Christmas will remind us all that it is not how we communicate but what we communicate with each other that really matters. Christmas Broadcast 1983
I hope that Christmas will remind us all that it is not how we communicate but what we communicate with each other that really matters.
Let there be no doubt that Britain is faced with formidable problems, but let there also be no doubt she will overcome them. Christmas Broadcast 1967
Let there be no doubt that Britain is faced with formidable problems, but let there also be no doubt she will overcome them.
Throughout history, seamen all over the world have shared a common experience and there is a special sense of brotherhood between merchant and naval seamen, fishermen, lifeboatmen and, more recently, yachtsmen. Christmas Broadcast 1982
Throughout history, seamen all over the world have shared a common experience and there is a special sense of brotherhood between merchant and naval seamen, fishermen, lifeboatmen and, more recently, yachtsmen.
In a short time the 1960s will be over but not out of our memories. Historians will record them as the decade in which men first reached out beyond our own planet and set foot on the moon, but each one of us will have our own special triumphs or tragedies Christmas Broadcast 1969
In a short time the 1960s will be over but not out of our memories. Historians will record them as the decade in which men first reached out beyond our own planet and set foot on the moon, but each one of us will have our own special triumphs or tragedies
I am constantly amazed by the generosity of donors and subscribers, great and small, who give so willingly and often towards the enjoyment of others. Christmas Broadcast 1991
I am constantly amazed by the generosity of donors and subscribers, great and small, who give so willingly and often towards the enjoyment of others.
I hope we will all help each other to have a happy Christmas and, when the New Year comes, resolve to work for tolerance and understanding between all people. Christmas Broadcast 1987
I hope we will all help each other to have a happy Christmas and, when the New Year comes, resolve to work for tolerance and understanding between all people.
May the Christmas story encourage you, for it is a message of hope every year, not for a few, but for all. Christmas Broadcast 1988
May the Christmas story encourage you, for it is a message of hope every year, not for a few, but for all.
I always feel that just for these few minutes, the march of history stops while we listen to each other, and think of each other, on Christmas Day. Christmas Broadcast 1955
I always feel that just for these few minutes, the march of history stops while we listen to each other, and think of each other, on Christmas Day.
Perhaps this Jubilee is a time to remind ourselves of the benefits which union has conferred, at home and in our international dealings, on the inhabitants of all parts of this United Kingdom. A speech by The Queen to Parliament on her Silver Jubilee
Perhaps this Jubilee is a time to remind ourselves of the benefits which union has conferred, at home and in our international dealings, on the inhabitants of all parts of this United Kingdom.
Although the contribution which any one person can make is small, it is real and important. Christmas Broadcast 1960
Although the contribution which any one person can make is small, it is real and important.
All around us we see these acts of selflessness, people putting the life of someone else before their own. Christmas Broadcast 1981
All around us we see these acts of selflessness, people putting the life of someone else before their own.
Neither the long and troubled centuries that have passed since that child was born, nor the complex scientific developments of our age, have done anything to dim the simple joy and bright hope we all feel when we celebrate his birthday. Christmas Broadcast 1956
Neither the long and troubled centuries that have passed since that child was born, nor the complex scientific developments of our age, have done anything to dim the simple joy and bright hope we all feel when we celebrate his birthday.
My grandfather, King George V, started the tradition of the Christmas Day Broadcasts back in 1932. Christmas Broadcast 1978
My grandfather, King George V, started the tradition of the Christmas Day Broadcasts back in 1932.
You young people are needed; there is a great task ahead of you - the building of a new world. Christmas Broadcast 1964
You young people are needed; there is a great task ahead of you - the building of a new world.
Year by year, our families change and grow up. So does our Commonwealth family. Christmas Broadcast 1962
Year by year, our families change and grow up. So does our Commonwealth family.
At the same time I want to show that the Crown is not merely an abstract symbol of our unity but a personal and living bond between you and me. Christmas Broadcast 1953
At the same time I want to show that the Crown is not merely an abstract symbol of our unity but a personal and living bond between you and me.
Every year I look forward to opening the letters, parcels and telegrams that come to me from all parts of the world. Christmas Broadcast 1958
Every year I look forward to opening the letters, parcels and telegrams that come to me from all parts of the world.
Since my accession ten months ago, your loyalty and affection have been an immense support and encouragement. I want to take this Christmas Day, my first opportunity, to thank you with all my heart. Christmas Broadcast 1952
Since my accession ten months ago, your loyalty and affection have been an immense support and encouragement. I want to take this Christmas Day, my first opportunity, to thank you with all my heart.
Twenty-five years ago my grandfather broadcast the first of these Christmas messages. Today is another landmark because television has made it possible for many of you to see me in your homes on Christmas Day. Christmas Broadcast 1957
Twenty-five years ago my grandfather broadcast the first of these Christmas messages. Today is another landmark because television has made it possible for many of you to see me in your homes on Christmas Day.