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26 February 2009
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.
14 July 2006
The remarkable re-birth of this great and gleaming station means that people across the whole of Britain, not just the south-east, are suddenly quite a bit closer to Europe. A speech by The Queen at the opening of High Speed 1, St Pancras International
The remarkable re-birth of this great and gleaming station means that people across the whole of Britain, not just the south-east, are suddenly quite a bit closer to Europe.
16 May 2007
I would like to say how much I admire you all for your dedication and application in successfully passing this course. A speech by Prince William at the Annual Passing Out Parade at Hendon Police Training College, Hendon, London
I would like to say how much I admire you all for your dedication and application in successfully passing this course.
Ghana today is a progressive, open society. The economy is buoyant, and growth and prosperity are being fostered by a pluralistic and lively political debate and by your responsible and forward-looking development policies. A speech by The Queen at the Ghana State Banquet, 2007
Ghana today is a progressive, open society. The economy is buoyant, and growth and prosperity are being fostered by a pluralistic and lively political debate and by your responsible and forward-looking development policies.
We both retain a deep affection for your country and the outgoing, generous Maltese people who have always offered us the hand of friendship. State banquet in Malta, 23 November 2005
We both retain a deep affection for your country and the outgoing, generous Maltese people who have always offered us the hand of friendship.
I don’t need to tell this audience how amazing Lesotho is or how incredible the people are. A speech by Prince Harry at the third annual Lesotho Links Conference, Cardiff
I don’t need to tell this audience how amazing Lesotho is or how incredible the people are.
4 November 2008
I have been struck by the spirit of engagement and innovation shown by the Members as you seek to fulfil your commitment to serve the people of Scotland. An address by The Queen to the Scottish Parliament, 2009
I have been struck by the spirit of engagement and innovation shown by the Members as you seek to fulfil your commitment to serve the people of Scotland.
I am so very pleased to be with you again and wish you every success in your deliberations. A speech by The Queen at the CHOGM Dinner, Kampala, 2007
I am so very pleased to be with you again and wish you every success in your deliberations.
My grandfather, father, husband and two sons have all undergone training here, and I have had many visits over the years. A speech by The Queen at the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth
My grandfather, father, husband and two sons have all undergone training here, and I have had many visits over the years.
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.
7 November 2007
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.
13 May 2009
The tapestries have been lent by individuals and organisations with a love of Lesotho from right across Wales. A speech by Prince Harry to open the Dolen Cymru Lesotho Exhibition, National Museum of Wales, Cardiff
The tapestries have been lent by individuals and organisations with a love of Lesotho from right across Wales.
The Christmas story also draws attention to all those people who are on the edge of society Christmas Broadcast 2007
The Christmas story also draws attention to all those people who are on the edge of society
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.
28 April 2006
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.
While all Albertans — and all Canadians — value this history as a colourful account of the past, we also view it as a foundation for our present and future. Centenary of Alberta joining Confederation, Alberta Legislature, Canada, 24 May 2005
While all Albertans — and all Canadians — value this history as a colourful account of the past, we also view it as a foundation for our present and future.
24 May 2007
An act of remembrance is an act of honour. World War II commemorative event, Horse Guards Parade, 10 July 2005
An act of remembrance is an act of honour.
23 April 2006
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.
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. A speech by The Queen at the Slovakian State Banquet, 2008
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.
12 December 2006
Tonight we celebrate the value of sport as a means of bringing together people from seventy-one nations and territories. A speech by The Queen at the XVIII Commonwealth Games, Australia, 2006
Tonight we celebrate the value of sport as a means of bringing together people from seventy-one nations and territories.
27 March 2008
Each time I return to Berlin I marvel at the changes. State Banquet held in the Zeughaus, Berlin, Germany, 2 November 2004
Each time I return to Berlin I marvel at the changes.
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.
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.
Your contribution to peace and stability within Northern Ireland has been unique. A speech by The Queen to the Royal Irish Regiment, Northern Ireland, 2006
Your contribution to peace and stability within Northern Ireland has been unique.
I was struck by the spirit of the Korean people, and their determination to overcome adversity State Banquet, President of the Republic of Korea, 1 December 2004
I was struck by the spirit of the Korean people, and their determination to overcome adversity
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.
It gives me great pleasure to address this House today in recognition of the importance of parliamentary democracy to the Commonwealth as a whole. A speech by The Queen at the Parliament Building in Kampala
It gives me great pleasure to address this House today in recognition of the importance of parliamentary democracy to the Commonwealth as a whole.
These natural and human tragedies provided the headline news; they also provoked a quite remarkable humanitarian response. Christmas Broadcast 2005
These natural and human tragedies provided the headline news; they also provoked a quite remarkable humanitarian response.
16 September 2005
You are a shining illustration of the history of the British Army and of this great institution. A speech by The Queen at the Royal Hospital Chelsea's Founder's Day Parade, 2006
You are a shining illustration of the history of the British Army and of this great institution.
I retain a deep affection for this great country and for the people who take such pride in saying "I am Canadian". Federal lunch in Regina, Saskatchewan, 20 May 2005
I retain a deep affection for this great country and for the people who take such pride in saying "I am Canadian".
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.
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.
Russia has established itself as our partner and our friend. A speech by The Queen at the Russian State Banquet, 2003
Russia has established itself as our partner and our friend.
By discharging this academic mission, you play a vital role in supporting this country's position on the world stage. A speech by The Queen at Imperial College
By discharging this academic mission, you play a vital role in supporting this country's position on the world stage.
I have so many vivid memories and a tremendous sense of pride in being part of the Canadian family. Farewell dinner in Alberta, Canada, 24 May 2005
I have so many vivid memories and a tremendous sense of pride in being part of the Canadian family.
My mother once said that this country felt like a "home away from home" for the Queen of Canada. Ladies and gentlemen, six decades later it still does... Saskatchewan Legislature, Canada, 18 May 2005
My mother once said that this country felt like a "home away from home" for the Queen of Canada. Ladies and gentlemen, six decades later it still does...
I have vivid and happy memories of my visit to Brazil with Prince Philip in 1968, especially the warmth and hospitality of the Brazilian people. State Visit, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil, 7 March 2006
I have vivid and happy memories of my visit to Brazil with Prince Philip in 1968, especially the warmth and hospitality of the Brazilian people.