Speeches and articles

Texts of speeches given by The Queen and other members of the Royal Family are available in this section.

The most recent speeches can be viewed on this page. For speeches during the last five years, please use the archive facility below. A selection of speeches earlier than 2001 can be found in the Historic speeches section.
SPEECHES AND ARTICLES…

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

The Queen’s speech at the launch of ‘Vigil 1914-1918’ to commemorate Canadians who lost their lives in the First World War, 4 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

Text of The Queen’s speech at the presentation of new Colours to The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, 26 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

The Queen’s speech at the State Banquet at Windsor Castle during the French State Visit, 26 March 2008

Her Majesty welcomes the President and Madame Sarkozy to the UK …