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Texts of speeches given by The King, The Queen and other members of the Royal Family, as well as written articles are available in this section.

A message of condolence from His Majesty The King following the passing of Manfred Goldberg, Holocaust survivor and educator.

My wife and I were most deeply saddened to hear the news of Manfred Goldberg’s recent death and, together with everyone present, mourn his great loss in our hearts and souls...

A message from The King to the people of Jamaica and all those across the Caribbean affected by Hurricane Melissa

My wife and I have been deeply concerned and profoundly saddened to see the catastrophic damage caused by the ferocity of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica and across the Caribbean...

A message from His Majesty The King to mark the National Harvest Festival Service at Westminster Abbey.

Today is a most wonderful way to celebrate our Lord’s bounty through this year’s National Harvest Service in the magnificent setting of Westminster Abbey. It is a time of year...

A message from The King following the attack in Manchester

My wife and I have been deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the horrific attack in Manchester, especially on such a significant day for the Jewish community. Our thoughts...

The King's Message to the People of Papua New Guinea for the 50th Anniversary Of Independence

Tete, emi bikpla dei tru blong Papua New Guinea, na mi hamamas tru long salim bikpla hamamas long lewa blong mi ikam long yupla olgeta long markim fifty yia blong Independens...

The King's speech at the US State Banquet

Mr. President, Mrs. Trump, It is with great pleasure that my wife and I welcome you to Windsor Castle, on this, your second State Visit to the United Kingdom. This unique and...

A message from His Majesty The King following the monsoon flooding in Pakistan

My wife and I have been desperately saddened to learn of the tragic loss of life and widespread devastation caused by the recent monsoon flooding in Pakistan, and of the...

A message from His Majesty The King following the monsoon floods in India

My wife and I have been appalled to hear the heartbreaking reports of lives so tragically lost and communities shattered by the recent monsoon floods in India, including those...

A message from His Majesty The King on the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day

For the millions of families gathered around their wireless sets, and for their loved ones still serving far from home, it was the message a battle-weary world had long prayed...

Remarks by His Majesty The King at the 42 Torpedo Bomber Squadron Stand Up Parade at RAF Lossiemouth

It gives me the greatest possible pleasure to be here with you all today to mark the standing up of 42 Torpedo Bomber Squadron, and to present you with your new Standard. I am...