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 have learnt over the years that it is generally unwise to draw national comparisons A speech by The Queen at the Mexican State Visit Banquet, 2009
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 have learnt over the years that it is generally unwise to draw national comparisons
17 April 2009
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It is nearly a quarter of a century since my great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, opened the last expansion of the Gallery in 1985. A speech by Prince William at the opening of the Whitechapel Gallery, London
It is nearly a quarter of a century since my great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, opened the last expansion of the Gallery in 1985.
11 April 2008
I do feel there is truth in the view that society can learn much from British military values and ethos. An article by Prince William for the Armed Forces supplement in the Sunday Telegraph
I do feel there is truth in the view that society can learn much from British military values and ethos.
1 December 2009
1 August 2009
14 December 2007
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. A speech by The Queen at the Presentation of new Colours to the RAF
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.
9 July 2009
28 June 2006
23 May 2007
15 April 2007
12 December 2007
4 August 2005
23 April 2007
7 March 2004
I know that the renewal of this famous and much-cherished landmark has been a long-held aspiration. A speech by The Queen at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
I know that the renewal of this famous and much-cherished landmark has been a long-held aspiration.
As Groucho Marx once said "Anyone can get old - all you have to do is to live long enough". And there are in my view many other anniversaries this year which are more deserving of celebration. A speech by The Queen at Mansion House for Her Majesty's 80th Birthday
As Groucho Marx once said "Anyone can get old - all you have to do is to live long enough". And there are in my view many other anniversaries this year which are more deserving of celebration.
We have been reminded that this magic of our childhoods - the characters, the stories, the imagination of it all - is an enduring and essential part of our culture. A speech by The Queen at the Children's Literature Garden Party
We have been reminded that this magic of our childhoods - the characters, the stories, the imagination of it all - is an enduring and essential part of our culture.
24 April 2006
19 July 2006
The links between Britain and Singapore are as strong as ever, and our future relationship is bright indeed. State Banquet in Singapore, 17 March 2006
The links between Britain and Singapore are as strong as ever, and our future relationship is bright indeed.
It was universally agreed that the Opera House was something more than a performing arts centre, more than a great work of architecture. Opening of the new colonnade of Sydney Opera House, 13 March 2006
It was universally agreed that the Opera House was something more than a performing arts centre, more than a great work of architecture.
16 July 2005
1 May 2005
9 February 2002
We share the confidence - and the courage - to try and make this a more prosperous, a safer, and above all a freer world. State Banquet, President of the United States of America, 19 November 2003
We share the confidence - and the courage - to try and make this a more prosperous, a safer, and above all a freer world.
We in Britain today are enthusiastic admirers of Italian culture, Italian fashion and Italian food. State Banquet, President of Italy, 15 March 2005
We in Britain today are enthusiastic admirers of Italian culture, Italian fashion and Italian food.
26 February 2005
23 April 2004
I thank you for the support you are giving me and my family as we come to terms with her death and the void she has left in our midst. The death of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, 8 April 2002
I thank you for the support you are giving me and my family as we come to terms with her death and the void she has left in our midst.
2 June 2004
3 January 2002
1 February 2002
23 April 2003
15 February 2002
4 October 2002
10 June 2002
23 April 2002
25 January 2002
15 November 2002
7 August 2002
It is both a privilege and a pleasure to have served as Queen of New Zealand for these fifty years. State dinner in Wellington, New Zealand, 25 February 2002
It is both a privilege and a pleasure to have served as Queen of New Zealand for these fifty years.
5 September 1997
Never before has there been a group of independent nations linked in this way by their common history and continuing affection. Christmas Broadcast 1970
Never before has there been a group of independent nations linked in this way by their common history and continuing affection.
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.
For that child was to show that there is nothing in heaven and earth that cannot be achieved by faith and by love and service to one's neighbour. Christmas Broadcast 1961
For that child was to show that there is nothing in heaven and earth that cannot be achieved by faith and by love and service to one's neighbour.