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He has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years. A speech by The Queen on her Golden Wedding Anniversary
He has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years.
So, our Commonwealth hearth becomes more precious than ever before by the contrast between its homely security and the storm which sometimes seems to be brewing outside, in the darkness of uncertainty and doubt that envelops the whole world. Christmas Broadcast 1954
So, our Commonwealth hearth becomes more precious than ever before by the contrast between its homely security and the storm which sometimes seems to be brewing outside, in the darkness of uncertainty and doubt that envelops the whole world.
1992 is not a year on which I shall look back with undiluted pleasure. A speech by The Queen on the 40th Anniversary of her succession (Annus horribilis speech)
1992 is not a year on which I shall look back with undiluted pleasure.
Perhaps this Jubilee is a time to remind ourselves of the benefits which union has conferred, at home and in our international dealings, on the inhabitants of all parts of this United Kingdom. A speech by The Queen to Parliament on her Silver Jubilee
Perhaps this Jubilee is a time to remind ourselves of the benefits which union has conferred, at home and in our international dealings, on the inhabitants of all parts of this United Kingdom.
Year by year, our families change and grow up. So does our Commonwealth family. Christmas Broadcast 1962
Year by year, our families change and grow up. So does our Commonwealth family.
For that child was to show that there is nothing in heaven and earth that cannot be achieved by faith and by love and service to one's neighbour. Christmas Broadcast 1961
For that child was to show that there is nothing in heaven and earth that cannot be achieved by faith and by love and service to one's neighbour.
Although the contribution which any one person can make is small, it is real and important. Christmas Broadcast 1960
Although the contribution which any one person can make is small, it is real and important.
As the old year passes, let us celebrate Christmas with thanksgiving and carry its message of peace and good will into the year ahead. Christmas Broadcast 1959
As the old year passes, let us celebrate Christmas with thanksgiving and carry its message of peace and good will into the year ahead.
Every year I look forward to opening the letters, parcels and telegrams that come to me from all parts of the world. Christmas Broadcast 1958
Every year I look forward to opening the letters, parcels and telegrams that come to me from all parts of the world.
Twenty-five years ago my grandfather broadcast the first of these Christmas messages. Today is another landmark because television has made it possible for many of you to see me in your homes on Christmas Day. Christmas Broadcast 1957
Twenty-five years ago my grandfather broadcast the first of these Christmas messages. Today is another landmark because television has made it possible for many of you to see me in your homes on Christmas Day.
Common ideals and hopes, not formal bonds, unite the members of the Commonwealth and promote that association between them which, in my belief, has contributed significantly to the cause of human freedom. A speech by The Queen to the UN General Assembly, 1957
Common ideals and hopes, not formal bonds, unite the members of the Commonwealth and promote that association between them which, in my belief, has contributed significantly to the cause of human freedom.
Neither the long and troubled centuries that have passed since that child was born, nor the complex scientific developments of our age, have done anything to dim the simple joy and bright hope we all feel when we celebrate his birthday. Christmas Broadcast 1956
Neither the long and troubled centuries that have passed since that child was born, nor the complex scientific developments of our age, have done anything to dim the simple joy and bright hope we all feel when we celebrate his birthday.
I always feel that just for these few minutes, the march of history stops while we listen to each other, and think of each other, on Christmas Day. Christmas Broadcast 1955
I always feel that just for these few minutes, the march of history stops while we listen to each other, and think of each other, on Christmas Day.
At the same time I want to show that the Crown is not merely an abstract symbol of our unity but a personal and living bond between you and me. Christmas Broadcast 1953
At the same time I want to show that the Crown is not merely an abstract symbol of our unity but a personal and living bond between you and me.
The things which I have here before promised, I will perform and keep. So help me God. The Queen's Coronation Oath, 1953
The things which I have here before promised, I will perform and keep. So help me God.
Throughout this memorable day I have been uplifted and sustained by the knowledge that your thoughts and prayers were with me. A speech by The Queen on her Coronation Day, 1953
Throughout this memorable day I have been uplifted and sustained by the knowledge that your thoughts and prayers were with me.
Since my accession ten months ago, your loyalty and affection have been an immense support and encouragement. I want to take this Christmas Day, my first opportunity, to thank you with all my heart. Christmas Broadcast 1952
Since my accession ten months ago, your loyalty and affection have been an immense support and encouragement. I want to take this Christmas Day, my first opportunity, to thank you with all my heart.
I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong. A speech by the Queen on her 21st Birthday, 1947
I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.
And when peace comes, remember it will be for us, the children of today, to make the world of tomorrow a better and happier place. Wartime broadcast, 1940
And when peace comes, remember it will be for us, the children of today, to make the world of tomorrow a better and happier place.
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