My Lords and Members of the House of Commons,My government’s legislative programme will continue to deliver on its long-term plan to build a stronger economy and a fairer society.To strengthen the economy and provide stability and security, my ministers will continue to reduce the country’s deficit,

My Lords and members of the House of Commons.My government will legislate in the interests of everyone in our country. It will adopt a one nation approach, helping working people get on, supporting aspiration, giving new opportunities to the most disadvantaged and bringing different parts of our cou

Prime Minister Muscat,Secretary-General,Ladies and Gentlemen,This is the second time in a decade that the flags of the Commonwealth have flown over Malta for the Heads of Government Meeting. It gives me great pleasure to salute the Maltese Government and people for the resolute support which they ha

At this time of year, few sights evoke more feelings of cheer and goodwill than the twinkling lights of a Christmas tree.The popularity of a tree at Christmas is due in part to my great-great grandparents, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. After this touching picture was published, many families wan

On behalf of the whole country, I want to wish Her Majesty the Queen a very special 90th birthday.Her Majesty has devoted her entire life to the service of others, representing our country, and carrying out all her duties with extraordinary grace and humility.Rarely has anyone in public life served

My Lords and Members of the House of Commons,My government will use the opportunity of a strengthening economy to deliver security for working people, to increase life chances for the most disadvantaged and to strengthen national defences.My ministers will continue to bring the public finances under

A Speech by The Duke of Cambridge at the Patron&#39s Lunch on The MallYour Majesty,Good afternoon, everybody. Thank you so much for showing that the Great British public doesn&#39t let a little rain spoil a good day out. It means so much to see everybody here today.Can I begin by thanking the organi

Mr. President, Prince Philip and I are delighted to welcome you and Senora Clemencia Rodriguez de Santos to Buckingham Palace.It has been five years since we first met, during your last official visit to London, a city where you have previously studied and worked.Colombia&#39s liberator, Simon Boliv

There was a time when British Olympic medal winners became household names because there were so few of them. But the 67 medals at this year&#39s Games in Rio and 147 at the Paralympics meant that the GB medallists&#39 reception at Buckingham Palace was a crowded and happy event. Throughout the Comm