State Banquet, Buckingham Palace, President of Poland, 5 May 2004

Aujourd’hui, bien des années plus tard, j’éprouve toujours autant d’affection et d’admiration pour le Canada.

I hope that today will be a special and memorable time for each and every one of you.

I have watched with enormous admiration how Canada has grown and matured while remaining true to its history.

South Africa and the United Kingdom have long been the closest of friends.

Prince Philip and I are delighted to be back in Trinidad and Tobago after more than twenty years, renewing our happy association with your country.

The United Kingdom will continue to follow and support Bermuda's progress to the very best of her ability

Relations between our two countries are built on strong and deep foundations, and are set fair for the 21st century.

I am delighted to join you in this inauguration and to celebrate the close working relationships that have made it possible.

British engagement in independent Mexico has contributed other interests, not the least of which has been the introduction of the game of football, a subject about which I...

I am delighted to welcome you all here this evening.

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.

I hope that this visit will demonstrate the importance the United Kingdom attaches to our relationship with Slovenia, as a partner in Europe and an ally in NATO, with whom we...

You are playing a key role in promoting peace, political stability and economic development in some of the world's most unsettled areas.

With a growing spirit of mutual understanding on so many levels, we stand ready to face the global challenges ahead, knowing that when we work together we can produce...

Recognising that each one of us is made up of layer upon layer of identity and that each of our unique personalities has ties to culture, religion, community, country and...

I am so very pleased to be with you again and wish you every success in your deliberations.

It gives me great pleasure to address this House today in recognition of the importance of parliamentary democracy to the Commonwealth as a whole.

We are so pleased to be back in Uganda.

The relationship between our Two Kingdoms is one of mutual benefit, learning and understanding.

I shall enjoy not only renewing old acquaintances and making new ones but also recognising the breadth and depth of the friendship we have shared for so long.

This four hundredth anniversary marks a moment to recognise the deep friendship which exists between our two countries.

The Canadian Corps transformed Vimy Ridge from a symbol of despair into a source of inspiration.

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...

The links between Britain and Singapore are as strong as ever, and our future relationship is bright indeed.

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.

We both retain a deep affection for your country and the outgoing, generous Maltese people who have always offered us the hand of friendship.

It matters to all of us what kind of country China's people will build.

I remember the bonfires along the coastline as we arrived and the enthusiastic welcome we received as guests of your grandfather, King Haakon.

Success at Trafalgar was by no means a foregone conclusion.

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.

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".