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.
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".
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...
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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.
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16 July 2005
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
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.
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.
Links between Britain and Toulouse have existed over many centuries. Hôtel De Ville in Toulouse, French State Visit, 7 April 2004
Links between Britain and Toulouse have existed over many centuries.
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We both look forward with optimism as partners working closely together for a stronger more effective Europe. State Banquet, Buckingham Palace, President of Poland, 5 May 2004
We both look forward with optimism as partners working closely together for a stronger more effective Europe.
15 August 2003
Separation at this time is especially hard to bear. Christmas Broadcast 2003
Separation at this time is especially hard to bear.
I ask you to join me in a toast to the French Republic, to the President and to the prosperity of its regions and cities. Lunch at the Hotel Matignon, Paris, 6 April 2004
I ask you to join me in a toast to the French Republic, to the President and to the prosperity of its regions and cities.
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.
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.
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2 June 2004
New Zealand is working to improve and strengthen all the various relationships between Maori and the Crown. Maori gathering at Rehua Marae, Christchurch, New Zealand, 25 February 2002
New Zealand is working to improve and strengthen all the various relationships between Maori and the Crown.
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He has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years. A speech by The Queen on her Golden Wedding Anniversary
He has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years.
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.