Speeches and articles
Texts of speeches given by The Queen and other members of the Royal Family are available in this section.Wednesday, 12th November 2008
The Queen’s speech during her visit to a Prince’s Trust Headquarters, 12 November 2008
Her Majesty speaks of The Prince of Wales’s ‘personal contribution to this remarkable organisation’ …
Tuesday, 4th November 2008
Her Majesty speaks of the ‘tremendous sacrifice’ of 68,000 Canadians …
Thursday, 23rd October 2008
The Queen’s speech at the Slovakian State Banquet, 23 October 2008
Her Majesty speaks of the ‘long and complex road’ which led to Slovakian independence …
Tuesday, 21st October 2008
The Queen’s speech at the State Banquet in Ljubljana, Slovenia, 21 October 2008
Her Majesty speaks of Slovenia’s transformation since 1991 …
Friday, 11th July 2008
The Queen presents new Colours to the Royal Air Force and the Royal Air Force Regiment, 11 July 2008
Her Majesty pays tribute to the men and women who serve in the RAF and the RAF Regiment …
Thursday, 26th June 2008
Her Majesty speaks of the great history of the regiment …
Tuesday, 24th June 2008
Text of The Queen’s speech given to the Royal Tank Regiment at Buckingham Palace, 25 June 2008
Her Majesty speaks of the esprit de corps and professional reputation for which the Royal Tank Regiment has been known throughout its history …
Tuesday, 13th May 2008
The Queen’s speech at the State Banquet in Turkey, 13 May 2008
Her Majesty speaks of Turkey’s powerful impact upon the wider world …
Thursday, 10th April 2008
The Queen’s speech at the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, 10 April 2008
Her Majesty recalls previous visits to the college …
Wednesday, 26th March 2008
Her Majesty welcomes the President and Madame Sarkozy to the UK …