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28 September 2022
I mourn with all Canadians at this tragic time. A message from The Queen to the Governor General and the people of Canada
I mourn with all Canadians at this tragic time.
Their Royal Highnesses undertook official visits to the on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen
Published 6 May 2022
Published 29 April 2022
I join with all Canadians on this first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation The Queen's message to mark Canada's first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
I join with all Canadians on this first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Published 8 October 2020
Published 21 April 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Nova Scotia and all Canadians at this tragic time. The Queen's message to the people of Nova Scotia
My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Nova Scotia and all Canadians at this tragic time.
Published 21 July 2020
Published 20 July 2020
Published 19 May 2020
8 April 2018
25 April 2018
Nous avons le devoir de nous souvenir et d’honorer Ia mémoire de ceux qui ont servi vaillamment et qui ont tant donné ici, sur la crete de Vimy, et tout au long de la Premiere Guerre mondiale. A message from The Queen on the 100th anniversary of the battle of Vimy Ridge (French)
Nous avons le devoir de nous souvenir et d’honorer Ia mémoire de ceux qui ont servi vaillamment et qui ont tant donné ici, sur la crete de Vimy, et tout au long de la Premiere Guerre mondiale.
C’est un plaisir pour moi de transmettre mes meilleurs voeux et mes félicitations aux Canadiens et Canadiennes à l’occasion du 150e anniversaire de la Confédération A message from The Queen to the people of Canada (written in French)
C’est un plaisir pour moi de transmettre mes meilleurs voeux et mes félicitations aux Canadiens et Canadiennes à l’occasion du 150e anniversaire de la Confédération
See items from the Royal Archives that document the Royal Family in the First World War
Published 26 January 2017
Canadians have, by their own endeavours, built a country and society which is widely-admired across the world. A speech by The Queen in Nova Scotia, 2010
Canadians have, by their own endeavours, built a country and society which is widely-admired across the world.
Before I came here, Her Majesty The Queen reminded me of how much she has enjoyed her many visits to France. It is a feeling that Catherine and I entirely share, and look forward to this and many more visits in the years to come. A speech by The Duke of Cambridge at the British Embassy, Paris
Before I came here, Her Majesty The Queen reminded me of how much she has enjoyed her many visits to France. It is a feeling that Catherine and I entirely share, and look forward to this and many more visits in the years to come.
Published 22 February 2017
I recall my own happiness, discovering this beautiful country for myself and for the first time, and developing my own great affection for the French people. A speech by The Queen at the French State Banquet, 2014
I recall my own happiness, discovering this beautiful country for myself and for the first time, and developing my own great affection for the French people.
Published 12 April 2017
20 December 2016
13 March 2013
Votre réputation est aussi forte que légendaire. A speech by The Duke of Cambridge at the Freedom of City Ceremony, Quebec City
Votre réputation est aussi forte que légendaire.
To be here on Canada Day - a day of unity, a day of coming together as families, and as a nation - is even more special for us. A speech by The Duke of Cambridge at the Canada Day Noon Day Celebrations, 2011
To be here on Canada Day - a day of unity, a day of coming together as families, and as a nation - is even more special for us.
5 December 2014
Here, in the crucible of Canadian nationhood, we look forward to meeting many of you. A speech by The Duke of Cambridge in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Here, in the crucible of Canadian nationhood, we look forward to meeting many of you.
Aujourd’hui, bien des années plus tard, j’éprouve toujours autant d’affection et d’admiration pour le Canada. A speech by The Queen in Toronto, Canada, 2010
Aujourd’hui, bien des années plus tard, j’éprouve toujours autant d’affection et d’admiration pour le Canada.
I have watched with enormous admiration how Canada has grown and matured while remaining true to its history. A speech by The Queen on Canada Day speech, 2010
I have watched with enormous admiration how Canada has grown and matured while remaining true to its history.
Nous attendons avec impatience cet aventure. A speech by The Duke of Cambridge during Their Royal Highnesses' official welcome to Canada
Nous attendons avec impatience cet aventure.
24 May 2011
The Canadian Corps transformed Vimy Ridge from a symbol of despair into a source of inspiration. A speech by The Queen at the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
The Canadian Corps transformed Vimy Ridge from a symbol of despair into a source of inspiration.
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 hope that today will be a special and memorable time for each and every one of you. A speech by The Queen in Winnipeg, 2010
I hope that today will be a special and memorable time for each and every one of you.
12 July 2010
Wherever the future may take us, my admiration and affection for Canada and Canadians everywhere is - and will always remain - clear, strong and sure. Ottawa, Canada, 13 October 2002
Wherever the future may take us, my admiration and affection for Canada and Canadians everywhere is - and will always remain - clear, strong and sure.
Je chéris ma place dans la vie du Canada et mon lien avec tous les Canadiens et Canadiennes. Fairmont Hotel in Vancouver, Canada, 7 October 2002
Je chéris ma place dans la vie du Canada et mon lien avec tous les Canadiens et Canadiennes.
The sixtieth anniversary of the Normandy Landings is a moment for thanksgiving, and a moment of commemoration. Official commemoration of the 60th anniversary of D-Day in France, 6 June 2004
The sixtieth anniversary of the Normandy Landings is a moment for thanksgiving, and a moment of commemoration.
6 May 2008
27 March 2008