Update on The Queen's progress following her knee operation

We share the confidence - and the courage - to try and make this a more prosperous, a safer, and above all a freer world.

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

The Royal Warrant of Appointment is an ancient and honourable institution. It symbolises excellence.

A new army is on the march which holds out the brightest hopes for all mankind.

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.

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.

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...

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.