Announcement of State Visit to France

Your visit is an opportunity for us to develop all aspects of our relationship, from trade and investment to areas such as climate change and education.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.