The Queen's special Jubilee
I am pleased to have the opportunity, on the occasion of this Golden Jubilee, to pay a special tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces, and to express my personal appreciation for the support which you have given me, and my family, over many years.
I spoke earlier this year of the timeless values which characterise Britain: moderation, tolerance, and service to others. These characteristics, as well as others - courage, dignity, and pride - are especially apparent, and highly regarded, in the Armed Forces.
Like all parts of our society, you have experienced much change over the last fifty years. The threats we face have been transformed. But conflict, and the threat of conflict, are still with us.
I am pleased to have the opportunity, on the occasion of this Golden Jubilee, to pay a special tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces, and to express my personal appreciation for the support which you have given me, and my family, over many years.
I spoke earlier this year of the timeless values which characterise Britain: moderation, tolerance, and service to others. These characteristics, as well as others - courage, dignity, and pride - are especially apparent, and highly regarded, in the Armed Forces.
Like all parts of our society, you have experienced much change over the last fifty years. The threats we face have been transformed. But conflict, and the threat of conflict, are still with us.
