My husband has quite simply been my strength and stay all these years, and I owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim.
We lost the American colonies because we lacked the statesmanship to know the right time and the manner of yielding what is impossible to keep.
This new power, which has proved itself to be such a terrifying weapon of destruction, is harnessed for the first time for the common good of our community.
The upward course of a nation’s history is due in the long run to the soundness of heart of its average men and women.
There are long periods when life seems a small, dull round, a petty business with no point, and then suddenly we are caught up in some great event which gives us a glimpse of the solid and durable foundations of our existence.
Football’s a difficult business and aren’t they prima donnas. But it’s a wonderful game.
At Christmas, I am always struck by how the spirit of togetherness lies also at the heart of the Christmas story. A young mother and a dutiful father with their baby were joined by poor shepherds and visitors from afar. They came with their gifts to worship the Christ child.
We have all felt those emotions in these last few days. So what I say to you now, as your queen and as a grandmother, I say from my heart.
I should like to be a horse.
To all those who have suffered as a consequence of our troubled past I extend my sincere thoughts and deep sympathy. With the benefit of historical hindsight we can all see things which we would wish had been done differently or not at all.
We all need to get the balance right between action and reflection. With so many distractions, it is easy to forget to pause and take stock.
The events that I have attended to mark my Diamond Jubilee have been a humbling experience. It has touched me deeply to see so many thousands of families, neighbors and friends celebrating together in such a happy atmosphere.
To what greater inspiration and counsel can we turn than to the imperishable truth to be found in this treasure house, the Bible?
These wretched babies don’t come until they are ready.
It has perhaps always been the case that the waging of peace is the hardest form of leadership of all.
It is as queen of Canada that I am here. Queen of Canada and all Canadians, not just one or two ancestral strains.
What were once only hopes for the future have now come to pass...
Families, friends and communities often find a source of courage rising up from within. Indeed, sadly, it seems that it is tragedy that often draws out the most and the best from the human spirit.
It is easy enough to define what the Commonwealth is not. Indeed this is quite a popular pastime.
The British Constitution has always been puzzling and always will be.