06/02/2012
Queen Releases Jubilee Message
The Queen has released a message to the public ahead of celebrations marking her diamond jubilee this year.
2012 marks 60 years of the Queen's reign, which began in 1952.
Speaking about the "special year", the Queen said she would "dedicate myself anew" to public service, and hoped we will all be reminded of the "power of togetherness".
The Queen also spoke of the "convening strength of family, friendship and good neighbourliness".
"Examples of which I have been fortunate to see throughout my reign and which my family and I look forward to seeing in many forms as we travel throughout the United Kingdom and the wider Commonwealth.
"I hope also that this Jubilee year will be a time to give thanks for the great advances that have been made since 1952 and to look forward to the future with clear head and warm heart as we join together in our celebrations."
Meanwhile, two specially commissioned Diamond Jubilee photographs of The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh have been released for first publication to mark the anniversary of The Queen’s Accession.
The Photographs, by Mr John Swannell, were taken in the Centre Room in Buckingham Palace in December 2011.
(DW)
2012 marks 60 years of the Queen's reign, which began in 1952.
Speaking about the "special year", the Queen said she would "dedicate myself anew" to public service, and hoped we will all be reminded of the "power of togetherness".
The Queen also spoke of the "convening strength of family, friendship and good neighbourliness".
"Examples of which I have been fortunate to see throughout my reign and which my family and I look forward to seeing in many forms as we travel throughout the United Kingdom and the wider Commonwealth.
"I hope also that this Jubilee year will be a time to give thanks for the great advances that have been made since 1952 and to look forward to the future with clear head and warm heart as we join together in our celebrations."
Meanwhile, two specially commissioned Diamond Jubilee photographs of The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh have been released for first publication to mark the anniversary of The Queen’s Accession.
The Photographs, by Mr John Swannell, were taken in the Centre Room in Buckingham Palace in December 2011.
(DW)
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