This New Power, Which Has Proved Itself

[to The Suggestion That Great Britain Might Someday Want A Republic:] We'll Go Quietly.

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.

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.

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.

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.