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Atrocities such as these simply reinforce our sense of community, our humanity, and our trust in the rule of law. That is the clear message from us all. Royal London Hospital, following terrorist bombs in London, 8 July 2005
Atrocities such as these simply reinforce our sense of community, our humanity, and our trust in the rule of law. That is the clear message from us all.
It is to the men and women of Wales that you, the members of this National Assembly, ultimately answer. An address by The Queen to the National Assembly for Wales, 2006
It is to the men and women of Wales that you, the members of this National Assembly, ultimately answer.
I remember the bonfires along the coastline as we arrived and the enthusiastic welcome we received as guests of your grandfather, King Haakon. Norway State Banquet, 25 October 2005
I remember the bonfires along the coastline as we arrived and the enthusiastic welcome we received as guests of your grandfather, King Haakon.
1 February 2006
Success at Trafalgar was by no means a foregone conclusion. Dinner in HMS Victory, 200th anniversary of Trafalgar, 21 October 2005
Success at Trafalgar was by no means a foregone conclusion.
7 March 2004
16 July 2005
I depart with renewed confidence in the deep friendship between our two countries. A speech by The Queen to Parliament in Düsseldorf, 2004
I depart with renewed confidence in the deep friendship between our two countries.
5 April 2004
I hope that these celebrations will remind us of our shared heritage and what it means to be a united people, enjoying the support of families, friends and neighbours around us. A speech by The Queen on her Golden Jubilee
I hope that these celebrations will remind us of our shared heritage and what it means to be a united people, enjoying the support of families, friends and neighbours around us.
28 April 2003
22 December 2003
You have given the Park, at the very heart of our capital city that Diana knew so well, a highly original memorial which captures something of the essence of a remarkable human being. A speech by The Queen at the opening of a memorial fountain to the late Diana, Princess of Wales
You have given the Park, at the very heart of our capital city that Diana knew so well, a highly original memorial which captures something of the essence of a remarkable human being.
Democracy is the most precious gift we have and we can never take it for granted. French Senate, State Visit to France, 6 April 2004
Democracy is the most precious gift we have and we can never take it for granted.
26 November 2002
It matters to all of us what kind of country China's people will build. State Banquet, President of the People's Republic of China, 8 November 2005
It matters to all of us what kind of country China's people will build.
Everyone is our neighbour, no matter what race, creed or colour. Christmas Broadcast 2004
Everyone is our neighbour, no matter what race, creed or colour.
26 February 2005
23 April 2006
23 April 2004
We meet in a remarkably open and transparent chamber, where this Parliament sits in the round in European fashion. Opening of the new Scottish Parliament building, Edinburgh, 9 October 2004
We meet in a remarkably open and transparent chamber, where this Parliament sits in the round in European fashion.
Vive la difference, mais vive L'Entente Cordiale. Centenary of the Entente Cordiale, State Banquet, Paris, 5 April 2004
Vive la difference, mais vive L'Entente Cordiale.
10 September 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 see in this new Parliament, even after four short years, clear signs of a legislature that is distinctly Scottish. Scottish Parliament meeting on the Mound in Edinburgh, 3 June 2003
We see in this new Parliament, even after four short years, clear signs of a legislature that is distinctly Scottish.
1 February 2002
10 June 2002
We have both been struck by both the diversity as well as the dynamism of Australia, and the vigour and humour of Australians everywhere. Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane, Australia, 3 March 2002
We have both been struck by both the diversity as well as the dynamism of Australia, and the vigour and humour of Australians everywhere.
The Commonwealth remains one of the strongest pillars for the building of world-wide peace, growth and development. Jamaican Parliament, 19 February 2002
The Commonwealth remains one of the strongest pillars for the building of world-wide peace, growth and development.
31 March 2002
For Christmas marks a moment to pause, to reflect and believe in the possibilities of rebirth and renewal. Christmas Broadcast 2001
For Christmas marks a moment to pause, to reflect and believe in the possibilities of rebirth and renewal.
I would like to pay tribute to the work you do in this, the Mother of Parliaments. Reply to the Loyal Addresses by both Houses of Parliament, 30 April 2002
I would like to pay tribute to the work you do in this, the Mother of Parliaments.
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.
This December we are looking back not just on one year, but on a hundred years and a thousand years. Christmas Broadcast 1999
This December we are looking back not just on one year, but on a hundred years and a thousand years.
We have indeed become a global village. Christmas Broadcast 1993
We have indeed become a global village.
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.
25 January 2002
Unlike all the other planets in the solar system, earth shimmers green and blue in the sunlight and looks a very pleasant place to live. Christmas Broadcast 1989
Unlike all the other planets in the solar system, earth shimmers green and blue in the sunlight and looks a very pleasant place to live.
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.
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.
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.
But friendship, whether we are talking of continents or next door neighbours, should not need strife as its forerunner. Christmas Broadcast 1984
But friendship, whether we are talking of continents or next door neighbours, should not need strife as its forerunner.
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.
Today we celebrate the birth of the child who transformed history and gave us a great faith. Christmas Broadcast 1979
Today we celebrate the birth of the child who transformed history and gave us a great faith.