HM The Queen

The start of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Year took place today. Echoing the famous words she delivered when a young princess in the 1940s, she vowed to “dedicate myself anew to your service”. The anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession is normally recognised privately as it is of course the day her father, King George VI, died in 1952.

In a heartfelt Diamond Jubilee message to the nation, the Queen thanked all those who had given “wonderful support and encouragement” to her and the Duke of Edinburgh over the past six decades.

She said that she and Prince Philip had been “deeply moved” by the many kind messages they had received about her 60-year milestone, and her statement carried a unifying message as she hoped this “special year” would remind the nation of the “convening strength of family, friendship and good neighbourliness”.

The 85-year-old’s statement of intent to continue to serve the nation reveals she has lost none of her desire to fulfill her role as head of state despite her advancing years.

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN!