Family does not necessarily mean blood relatives but often a description of a community, organisation or nation.
QUEEN ELIZABETH IILike all the best families, we have our share of eccentricities, of impetuous and wayward youngsters and of family disagreements.
More Queen Elizabeth II Quotes
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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.
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It is easy enough to define what the Commonwealth is not. Indeed this is quite a popular pastime.
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Football’s a difficult business and aren’t they prima donnas. But it’s a wonderful game.
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What were once only hopes for the future have now come to pass.
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They seldom realize that on their steadfastness, on their ability to withstand the fatigue of dull repetitive work, and on their courage in meeting constant small adversities depend in great measure the happiness and prosperity of the community as a whole. …
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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.
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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.
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It’s all to do with the training: you can do a lot if you’re properly trained.
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We have all felt those emotions in these last few days. So what I say to you now, as your queen and as a grandmother, I say from my heart.
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When life seems hard, the courageous do not lie down and accept defeat; instead, they are all the more determined to struggle for a better future.
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Therefore I am sure that this, my Coronation, is not the symbol of a power and a splendour 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.
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We all need to get the balance right between action and reflection. With so many distractions, it is easy to forget to pause and take stock.
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I can give my heart and my devotion to these old islands and to all the peoples of our brotherhood of nations.
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I have to be seen to be believed.
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The Christmas message shows us that this love is for everyone. There is no one beyond its reach.
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