My wife and I were profoundly saddened to learn of the horrific air accident at Muan, which resulted in such grievous loss of life. As the people of the Republic of Korea mourn this disaster, the ...

We stand in solidarity with you, and our hearts and special prayers are with all our friends in Germany at this desperately difficult time. Dear Mr. President, The Queen and I recall our visit to ...

Neither the long and troubled centuries that have passed since that child was born, nor the complex scientific developments of our age, have done anything to dim the simple joy and bright hope we all ...

At the same time I want to show that the Crown is not merely an abstract symbol of our unity but a personal and living bond between you and me. At the end of 1953 The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh ...

At times it is almost hidden by the merry making and tinsel, but the essential message of Christmas is still that we all belong to the great brotherhood of man. The Queen's Christmas Broadcast for ...

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 me in your homes on ...

In the event that The King cannot undertake his official duties as Sovereign on a temporary basis due to illness or absence abroad, two or more Counsellors of State are appointed by Letters Patent to ...

Monarchy is the oldest form of government in the United Kingdom. In a monarchy, a king or queen is Head of State. The British Monarchy is known as a constitutional monarchy. This means that, while The ...

Since my accession ten months ago, your loyalty and affection have been an immense support and encouragement. I want to take this Christmas Day, my first opportunity, to thank you with all my heart.

The devotion of nuns and nurses, the care of mothers and wives, the service of teachers, and the conviction of reformers are the real and enduring presents which women have always given. In her ...

As the old year passes, let us celebrate Christmas with thanksgiving and carry its message of peace and good will into the year ahead. The Queen's Christmas Broadcast in 1959 took the form of a ...