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.
As the old year passes, let us celebrate Christmas with thanksgiving and carry its message of peace and good will into the year ahead. Christmas Broadcast 1959
As the old year passes, let us celebrate Christmas with thanksgiving and carry its message of peace and good will into the year ahead.
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.
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
And when peace comes, remember it will be for us, the children of today, to make the world of tomorrow a better and happier place. Wartime broadcast, 1940
And when peace comes, remember it will be for us, the children of today, to make the world of tomorrow a better and happier place.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At times it is almost hidden by the merry making and tinsel, but the essential message of Christmas is still that we all belong to the great brotherhood of man. Christmas Broadcast 1968
At times it is almost hidden by the merry making and tinsel, but the essential message of Christmas is still that we all belong to the great brotherhood of man.
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.
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.
I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong. A speech by the Queen on her 21st Birthday, 1947
I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.
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.
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.
The Christmas message is really one for all seasons and not just for one day of the year. Christmas Broadcast 1971
The Christmas message is really one for all seasons and not just for one day of the year.
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.
We know the reward is peace on earth, goodwill toward men, but we cannot win it without determination and concerted effort. Christmas Broadcast 1963
We know the reward is peace on earth, goodwill toward men, but we cannot win it without determination and concerted effort.
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.
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.