A speech by Princess Alexandra at a reception to celebrate her Patronages

Since you became an independent country in 1966, you have continued to flourish and grow into a strong and confident nation.

On behalf of my grandmother, The Queen, I am grateful to the Government and the people of St. Lucia for this most generous contribution.

Prince Philip and I send our warmest wishes to Antigua and Barbuda on the occasion of this celebration to mark 35 years of Independence

I send my condolences to the families of those who were killed and to the people whose homes and businesses have been affected

I am sure of a shared, bright future for both of our countries as long-standing allies working together towards global peace and prosperity

I want you to know that you are in my own and my family’s thoughts, as well as the thoughts of the nation

I would wish all Sappers, wherever they may be, every success and good fortune in the future

I offer my warmest congratulations to the athletes of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and indeed to the athletes of all Commonwealth countries, for their many successes in...

Our thoughts and prayers are with people of Italy, especially the family and friends of those affected.

I offer my warmest congratulations to the athletes of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Commonwealth, for their success at this year's Olympic Games in Rio de...

I was deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the terrible loss of life in Nice

It is a pleasure to be invited to address you on this special occasion to mark the opening of the fifth session of the Scottish Parliament

Canadians have, by their own endeavours, built a country and society which is widely-admired across the world.

I pay tribute to the commitment, selfless devotion and generosity-of-spirit shown by the hundreds of charities and voluntary organisations represented here today.

Prince Philip and I have been shocked by the events in Orlando. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who have been affected.