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Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II

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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.

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2

In remembering the appalling suffering of war on both sides, we recognise how precious is the peace we have built in Europe since 1945.

Queen Elizabeth II Peace, War, Suffering
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3

These wretched babies don't come until they are ready.

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4

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.

Queen Elizabeth II Women, History, Heart
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5

I have been aware all the time that my peoples, spread far and wide throughout every continent and ocean in the world, were united to support me in the task to which I have now been dedicated with such solemnity.

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6

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.

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7

No one who knew Diana will ever forget her. Millions of others who never met her, but felt they knew her, will remember her.

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8

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.

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I hope that tomorrow we can all, wherever we are, join in expressing our grief at Diana's loss, and gratitude for her all-too-short life. It is a chance to show to the whole world the British nation united in grief and respect.

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10

Like all the best families, we have our share of eccentricities, of impetuous and wayward youngsters and of family disagreements.

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11

I myself prefer my New Zealand eggs for breakfast.

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12

I have in sincerity pledged myself to your service, as so many of you are pledged to mine. Throughout all my life and with all my heart I shall strive to be worthy of your trust.

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13

To what greater inspiration and counsel can we turn than to the imperishable truth to be found in this treasure house, the Bible?

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14

It is easy enough to define what the Commonwealth is not. Indeed this is quite a popular pastime.

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15

Madam President, speaking here in Dublin Castle it is impossible to ignore the weight of history, as it was yesterday when you and I laid wreaths at the Garden of Remembrance.

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I have behind me not only the splendid traditions and the annals of more than a thousand years but the living strength and majesty of the Commonwealth and Empire; of societies old and new; of lands and races different in history and origins but all, by God's Will, united in spirit and in aim.

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17

I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.

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I cannot lead you into battle. I do not give you laws or administer justice but I can do something else - I can give my heart and my devotion to these old islands and to all the peoples of our brotherhood of nations.

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19

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.

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20

I have to be seen to be believed.

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21

For many, Christmas is also a time for coming together. But for others, service will come first.

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22

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.

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23

Therefore I am sure that this, my Coronation, is not the symbol of a power and a splendor that are gone but a declaration of our hopes for the future, and for the years I may, by God's Grace and Mercy, be given to reign and serve you as your Queen.

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24

Grief is the price we pay for love.

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