00:05And it is a magnificent art by the British artist John Renton and his team, designed and based, designed really,
00:14on 17th century heraldic art.
00:16And there's the MP who is responsible for the scheme itself, Michael Ellis.
00:22The Queen preparing now, having received the gift and acknowledged it, preparing to deliver her response.
00:30On the occasion of this diamond jubilee.
00:34My Lords and Members of the House of Commons, I am most grateful for your loyal addresses and the generous
00:42words of the Lord Speaker and Mr Speaker.
00:47This great institution has been at the heart of the country and the lives of our people throughout its history.
00:56As parliamentarians, you share with your forebears a fundamental role in the laws and decisions of your own age.
01:05Parliament has survived as an unshakable cornerstone of our constitution and our way of life.
01:15History links monarchs and parliament, a connecting thread from one period to the next.
01:22So, in an era when the regular, worthy rhythm of life is less eye-catching than doing something extraordinary,
01:31I am reassured that I am merely the second sovereign to celebrate a diamond jubilee.
01:42As today, it was my privilege to address you during my silver and golden jubilees.
01:49Many of you were present ten years ago, and some of you will recall the occasion in 1977.
01:58Since my accession, I have been a regular visitor to the Palace of Westchester,
02:04and at the last count, have had the pleasurable duty of treating with twelve prime ministers.
02:13Thank you very much.
02:16Thank you very much.
02:26Over such a period, one can observe that the experience of venerable old age can be a mighty guide,
02:34but not a prerequisite for success in public office.
02:39I am therefore very pleased to be addressing many younger parliamentarians,
02:45and also those bringing such a wide range of background and experience to your vital national work.
02:55During these years as your Queen, the support of my family has, across the generations, been beyond measure.
03:06Prince Philip is, I believe, well known for declining compliments of any kind.
03:14But throughout, he has been a constant strength and guide.
03:19He and I are very proud and grateful that the Prince of Wales and other members of our family are
03:27travelling on my behalf in this diamond jubilee year
03:31to visit all the Commonwealth realms and a number of other Commonwealth countries.
03:38These overseas tours are a reminder of our close affinity with the Commonwealth, encompassing about one-third of the world's
03:46population.
03:49My own association with the Commonwealth has taught me that the most important contact between nations is usually contact between
03:58its peoples.
03:59An organisation dedicated to certain values, the Commonwealth has flourished and grown by successfully promoting and protecting that contact.
04:14At home, Prince Philip and I will be visiting towns and cities up and down the land.
04:20It is my sincere hope that the Diamond Jubilee will be an opportunity for people to come together in a
04:28spirit of neighbourliness and celebration of their own communities.
04:33We also hope to celebrate the professional and voluntary service given by millions of people across the country who are
04:42working for the public good.
04:45They are a source of vital support to the welfare and well-being of others, often unseen or overlooked.
04:54And as we reflect upon public service, let us again be mindful of the remarkable sacrifice and courage of our
05:04armed forces.
05:07Much may indeed have changed these past 60 years, but the valour of those who risk their lives for the
05:15defence and freedom of us all remains undimmed.
05:22The happy relationship I have enjoyed with Parliament has extended well beyond the more than three and a half thousand
05:30bills I have signed into law.
05:36I am therefore very touched by the magnificent gift before me, generously subscribed by many of you.
05:52We are reminded here of our past, of the continuity of our national story, and the virtues of resilience, ingenuity
06:08and tolerance which created it.
06:12I have been privileged to witness some of that history, and with the support of my family, rededicate myself to
06:20the service of our great country and its people, now and in the years to come.
06:49Prime Minister and Edmund Levant lead a standing ovation for Her Majesty.
06:57Prime Minister in Westminster Hall, Baroness D'Souza, the little speaker, joining in enthusiastically, and the speaker of the Commons, John
07:04Berto, too.
07:06Prime Minister and Her Majesty acknowledging the applause.
07:15Prime Minister and what happens now is that the two speakers will approach the throne again, and the Queen will
07:22present them with a copy of the royal response today, the royal address today.
07:41The two speakers take their place for the national anthem.
07:45Prime Minister and the Queen once again acknowledges the applause to the delighted Mr Cameron and Mr Miliband.
08:15The Queen is taking in the prolonged display of affection and loyalty here at Westminster Hall.
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