Prince Charles’s heartfelt speech

– and the

The scale of this evening’s celebration

over this outpouring of warmth and affection

of saying whole Jubilee weekend – is our way

country, the thank you – from your family, the

world. Commonwealth, in fact the whole

my own On behalf of us all, I wanted to pay

service tribute to your lifetime of selfless Your family now spans four generations.

are also You are our Head of State. And you our mother.

missed this Your “strength and stay” is much

in spirit… evening but I am sure he is here

show and My Papa would have enjoyed the

all you joined us wholeheartedly in celebrating

your people. continue to do for your country and

State Looking back, we think of the countless

this nation’s occasions that are milestones along

filled road. And you will think of red boxes,

of the day. with Government papers, at the end

led this You will remember those who have

you serve. country. Indeed, all the countries And leaders across the world.

of all How things have changed…we think

such you have done to make the Commonwealth

continue to an important force for good. You make history.

the And there was still time for fun amongst

that work. We might have been celebrating

year perhaps? Derby winner this evening…next

up in But I know what really gets my mother

at home. the morning is all of you – watching

great audience. Represented here tonight in this

us in our Your Majesty, you have been with

together to difficult times. And you bring us

happiness. celebrate moments of pride, joy and

us. You laugh You have met us and talked with

you and cry with us and, most importantly,

years. You have been there for us, for these 70

you continue pledged to serve your whole life –

That is what to deliver. That is why we are here. we celebrate tonight.

all say So, Your Majesty, that is why we “thank you”.

Three Cheers for Her Majesty