Harewood House in Yorkshire, 11 July 2002

The understanding that we belong together, and are able, through teamwork, to achieve far more than we could do alone, has always been at the heart of our approach.

The baton relay represents a calling together of people from every part of the Commonwealth.

The Commonwealth is one of the great partnerships of the world where rich and poor, large and small, work together for the common good.

Inevitably, a long life can pass by many milestones; my own is no exception. But I thank you all, and the many others at home and overseas, for your touching messages of great...

I look forward to seeing much of the hospitality and the dynamism for which this part of England is rightly renowned.

I am delighted to join you in this inauguration and to celebrate the close working relationships that have made it possible.

In this time of change and uncertainty I think the W.I’s traditional values of playing your part through education and public debate are just as important as ever.

As The Prince of Wales, our son, approaches his own sixtieth birthday, may I say that we are both enormously proud to have been reminded here today of his personal...

My grandfather, father, husband and two sons have all undergone training here, and I have had many visits over the years.

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...

By discharging this academic mission, you play a vital role in supporting this country's position on the world stage.

I know that the renewal of this famous and much-cherished landmark has been a long-held aspiration.

Your contribution to peace and stability within Northern Ireland has been unique.

As Groucho Marx once said "Anyone can get old - all you have to do is to live long enough". And there are in my view many other anniversaries this year which are more...

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.

Success at Trafalgar was by no means a foregone conclusion.

The Bank was granted its Royal Charter 278 years ago and even a prudent bank needs to build a new headquarters once in a while.

Atrocities such as these simply reinforce our sense of community, our humanity, and our trust in the rule of law. That is the clear message from us all.

I have so many vivid memories and a tremendous sense of pride in being part of the Canadian family.

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

It was the unique quality of his leadership that so inspired the British nation and free peoples throughout the world.

We meet in a remarkably open and transparent chamber, where this Parliament sits in the round in European fashion.

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

Nigeria has much to be proud of.

It is vital to the health both of the United Kingdom and of Wales that our democratic institutions flourish and adapt.

We see in this new Parliament, even after four short years, clear signs of a legislature that is distinctly Scottish.

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.

I am glad to be in Merseyside, which must be one of the most distinctive and energetic parts of the United Kingdom.

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.

Ipswich, Norwich, and Cambridge have all become centres of excellence in their different ways.

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

Britain is grateful to you, whether here in Portsmouth, in bases across the United Kingdom, or across the world.