Visit to Toulouse, State Visit, France, 7 April 2004

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.

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".

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...

Bearing the cipher of Queen Victoria as well as my own, this stone is presented to the First Nations University of Canada.

I am pleased that so many people are present today for whom the 9th of May has such a personal significance.

We in Britain today are enthusiastic admirers of Italian culture, Italian fashion and Italian food.

I was struck by the spirit of the Korean people, and their determination to overcome adversity

I depart with renewed confidence in the deep friendship between our two countries.

I am pleased that Britain continues to play an active role in promoting Brandenburg's prosperity.

Each time I return to Berlin I marvel at the changes.

The Isle of Wight is well known for its hospitality, and the warmth of your welcome today is greatly appreciated.

We both look forward with optimism as partners working closely together for a stronger more effective Europe.

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.

Links between Britain and Toulouse have existed over many centuries.

Democracy is the most precious gift we have and we can never take it for granted.

Vive la difference, mais vive L'Entente Cordiale.

Nigeria has much to be proud of.

We share the confidence - and the courage - to try and make this a more prosperous, a safer, and above all a freer world.

Russia has established itself as our partner and our friend.

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.

I am proud to be the first member of the Canadian Royal Family to be greeted in Canada's newest territory.

Over this Jubilee summer I have travelled widely, but I hope I will be forgiven for having limited my tour to the earth's surface.

Your new building, which is so clearly based on ideas of openness and accessibility, will provide an exciting forum for Londoners as your debates ebb and flow.

I have no doubt that you will use this building to inspire the next generation who will shape the technology and industry of tomorrow.

The mountains and valleys are as beautiful as ever, but it is in rural life that some of the greatest transformation has taken place.

Your newspapers are an intrinsic part of the communities they serve, they give us a very special insight into what is going on around the country.

The Royal Warrant of Appointment is an ancient and honourable institution. It symbolises excellence.

We have both been struck by both the diversity as well as the dynamism of Australia, and the vigour and humour of Australians everywhere.