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18 May 2016
Prince Philip and I were shocked and saddened by the news of the wild fires that are causing such devastation to Fort McMurray The Queen's message to the Governor General of Canada following the wild fires in Fort McMurray
Prince Philip and I were shocked and saddened by the news of the wild fires that are causing such devastation to Fort McMurray
On this shared occasion, I send my warm congratulations to you all The Queen's messages to those celebrating their 90th birthdays on 21 April
On this shared occasion, I send my warm congratulations to you all
7 April 2016
Prince Philip and I have been deeply shocked and saddened by the loss of life and injuries after the terrorist attack in Brussels. The Queen's message to The King of Belgium
Prince Philip and I have been deeply shocked and saddened by the loss of life and injuries after the terrorist attack in Brussels.
Prince Philip and I thank you for your warm expressions of loyalty and affection, and for the dedicated service you continue to offer our nation. The Queen's reply to Loyal Addresses by Privileged Bodies, 27 March 2012
Prince Philip and I thank you for your warm expressions of loyalty and affection, and for the dedicated service you continue to offer our nation.
No-one who looked to the future over the past centuries could have imagined the strength of the bonds that are now in place between the governments and the people of our two nations. A speech by The Queen at the Irish State Banquet, 2011
No-one who looked to the future over the past centuries could have imagined the strength of the bonds that are now in place between the governments and the people of our two nations.
Find out more about the history of The Queen's Christmas Broadcast...
22 December 2015
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15 December 2015
St. Paul reminds us that all Christians, as ambassadors for Christ, are entrusted with the ministry of reconciliation. A speech by The Queen at the Inauguration of the General Synod, 2015
St. Paul reminds us that all Christians, as ambassadors for Christ, are entrusted with the ministry of reconciliation.
9 December 2015
It is through this lens of history that we should view the conflicts of today, and so give us hope for tomorrow. Christmas Broadcast 2011
It is through this lens of history that we should view the conflicts of today, and so give us hope for tomorrow.
At Christmas I am always struck by how the spirit of togetherness lies also at the heart of the Christmas story. Christmas Broadcast 2012
At Christmas I am always struck by how the spirit of togetherness lies also at the heart of the Christmas story.
Being united - that is, feeling a unity of purpose - is the glue that bonds together the members of a family, a country, a Commonwealth. Christmas Broadcast 1997
Being united - that is, feeling a unity of purpose - is the glue that bonds together the members of a family, a country, a Commonwealth.
All great religions have such times of renewal, moments to take stock before moving on to face the challenges which lie ahead. Christmas Broadcast 2002
All great religions have such times of renewal, moments to take stock before moving on to face the challenges which lie ahead.
A life of public service is an honourable calling. A speech by The Queen at the Home Office, 2015
A life of public service is an honourable calling.
My hope this Christmas is that the Christian spirit of reconciliation may burn as strongly in our hearts during the coming year. Christmas Broadcast 1977
My hope this Christmas is that the Christian spirit of reconciliation may burn as strongly in our hearts during the coming year.
In the United Kingdom we have our own particular sorrows in Northern Ireland and I want to send a special message of sympathy to all those men, women and children who have suffered and endured so much. Christmas Broadcast 1972
In the United Kingdom we have our own particular sorrows in Northern Ireland and I want to send a special message of sympathy to all those men, women and children who have suffered and endured so much.
My message today is one of encouragement and hope. Christmas Broadcast 1974
My message today is one of encouragement and hope.
Then Christmas comes, and once again we are reminded that people matter, and it is our relationship with one another that is most important. Christmas Broadcast 1975
Then Christmas comes, and once again we are reminded that people matter, and it is our relationship with one another that is most important.
14 November 2015
The true celebration of diversity involves reaching out, recognising and embracing difference, and in so doing enriching our lives. Commonwealth Day message, 11 March 2002
The true celebration of diversity involves reaching out, recognising and embracing difference, and in so doing enriching our lives.
We celebrate the ties between our two countries and prepare to take them to ambitious new heights. A speech by The Queen at the China State Banquet, 2015
We celebrate the ties between our two countries and prepare to take them to ambitious new heights.
28 October 2015
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18 July 2015
Since 1945 the United Kingdom has determined to number among Germany's very strongest friends in Europe. A speech by The Queen at the German State Banquet, 2015
Since 1945 the United Kingdom has determined to number among Germany's very strongest friends in Europe.
8 July 2015
28 June 2015
In the century since the first W.I. groups were formed in North Wales and in Sussex, so much has changed for women in our society. A speech by The Queen at the Women's Institute centenary AGM
In the century since the first W.I. groups were formed in North Wales and in Sussex, so much has changed for women in our society.
9 May 2015
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1 April 2015
When the dynamism and creativity of our two countries are combined, whether that be in business, science, education, sport or culture, the results are extraordinary. A speech by The Queen at the Mexico State Banquet, 2015
When the dynamism and creativity of our two countries are combined, whether that be in business, science, education, sport or culture, the results are extraordinary.
Find out more about these special messages from The Queen
23 January 2015
For every poppy a life; and a reminder of the grief of loved ones left behind. Christmas Broadcast 2014
For every poppy a life; and a reminder of the grief of loved ones left behind.
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State Visits play an integral role in strengthening the UK's relationship with countries
1 December 2014
Mr. President, your visit is an opportunity to celebrate the links between our two countries, developed over almost two centuries. A speech by The Queen at the Singapore State Banquet, 2014
Mr. President, your visit is an opportunity to celebrate the links between our two countries, developed over almost two centuries.