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In Remembering The Appalling Suffering Of War On Both Sides, We Recognise How Precious Is The Peace We Have Built In Europe Since 1945.

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 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.

Families, Friends And Communities Often Find A Source Of Courage Rising Up From Within. Indeed, Sadly, It Seems That It Is Tragedy That Often Draws Out The Most And The Best From The Human Spirit.

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.