What were once only hopes for the future have now come to pass; it is almost exactly 13 years since the overwhelming majority of people in Ireland and Northern Ireland voted in favour of the agreement signed on Good Friday 1998, paving the way for Northern Ireland to become the exciting and inspirational place that it is today. -Queen Elizabeth II Future
Therefore I am sure that this, my Coronation, is not the symbol of a power and a splendor that are gone but a declaration of our hopes for the future, and for the years I may, by God's Grace and Mercy, be given to reign and serve you as your Queen. -Queen Elizabeth II Future
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. -Queen Elizabeth II History
The upward course of a nation's history is due in the long run to the soundness of heart of its average men and women. -Queen Elizabeth II Women
In remembering the appalling suffering of war on both sides, we recognise how precious is the peace we have built in Europe since 1945. -Queen Elizabeth II War
The lessons from the peace process are clear; whatever life throws at us, our individual responses will be all the stronger for working together and sharing the load. -Queen Elizabeth II Peace
I know of no single formula for success. But over the years I have observed that some attributes of leadership are universal and are often about finding ways of encouraging people to combine their efforts, their talents, their insights, their enthusiasm and their inspiration to work together. -Queen Elizabeth II Work
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. -Queen Elizabeth II Christmas
I know of no single formula for success. But over the years I have observed that some attributes of leadership are universal and are often about finding ways of encouraging people to combine their efforts, their talents, their insights, their enthusiasm and their inspiration to work together. -Queen Elizabeth II Leadership
At its heart, engineering is about using science to find creative, practical solutions. It is a noble profession. -Queen Elizabeth II Science
In remembering the appalling suffering of war on both sides, we recognise how precious is the peace we have built in Europe since 1945. -Queen Elizabeth II Peace
Like all best families, we have our share of eccentricities, of impetuous and wayward youngsters and of family disagreements. -Queen Elizabeth II Family
I have behind me not only the splendid traditions and the annals of more than a thousand years but the living strength and majesty of the Commonwealth and Empire; of societies old and new; of lands and races different in history and origins but all, by God's Will, united in spirit and in aim. -Queen Elizabeth II Strength
What were once only hopes for the future have now come to pass; it is almost exactly 13 years since the overwhelming majority of people in Ireland and Northern Ireland voted in favour of the agreement signed on Good Friday 1998, paving the way for Northern Ireland to become the exciting and inspirational place that it is today. -Queen Elizabeth II Inspirational
I hope that tomorrow we can all, wherever we are, join in expressing our grief at Diana's loss, and gratitude for her all-too-short life. It is a chance to show to the whole world the British nation united in grief and respect. -Queen Elizabeth II Hope
To all those who have suffered as a consequence of our troubled past I extend my sincere thoughts and deep sympathy. With the benefit of historical hindsight we can all see things which we would wish had been done differently or not at all. -Queen Elizabeth II Sympathy
I hope that tomorrow we can all, wherever we are, join in expressing our grief at Diana's loss, and gratitude for her all-too-short life. It is a chance to show to the whole world the British nation united in grief and respect. -Queen Elizabeth II Chance
I have in sincerity pledged myself to your service, as so many of you are pledged to mine. Throughout all my life and with all my heart I shall strive to be worthy of your trust. -Queen Elizabeth II Trust
First, I want to pay tribute to Diana myself. She was an exceptional and gifted human being. In good times and bad, she never lost her capacity to smile and laugh, nor to inspire others with her warmth and kindness. I admired and respected her - for her energy and commitment to others, and especially for her devotion to her two boys. -Queen Elizabeth II Smile
The upward course of a nation's history is due in the long run to the soundness of heart of its average men and women. -Queen Elizabeth II History
