Visit to Australia announcement

We have come through a great deal together to develop what is, today, a very modern partnership.

You have endeared yourselves to the international Commonwealth community, showing them a State of professional excellence, generosity and goodwill.

This city is known for its optimism; this state is known for its opportunity and potential; and, this country is known for its warmth, openness and generosity.

I have seen the fortitude, ingenuity, and determination of the people of Brisbane to overcome the setbacks of last January.

The presentation of Colours is a special opportunity to recognise the past achievements, to give thanks for commitment and loyalty today, and to express confidence in the...

Australia has flourished and achieved excellence on the world stage.

This exchange of people and projects has enlarged and invigorated our common language – although I think you will agree we do not always use it in quite the same way!

Let us all give a thought to the practical ways in which we, as individuals or as groups, can provide support to girls and women – so that everyone can have a chance of a...

As old and valued friends, you are particularly welcome.

In my lifetime, the United Nations has moved from being a high-minded aspiration to being a real force for common good.

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.

It is my duty to seek to remain true to the interests of Australia and all Australians as we enter the twenty-first century.

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

Our shared pledge to “the pursuit of peace, liberty and progress” that my father helped to enshrine in the London Declaration in 1949 means as much today as it did then.

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.

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...

We can rightly celebrate the fact that the founding members’ vision of the future has become a reality.