英国女王伊丽莎白二世登基六十周年演讲稿
My Lords and Members of the House of Commons, I am most grateful for your Loyal Addresses and the generous words of the Lord Speaker and Mr. Speaker. This great institution has been at the heart of the country /and the lives of our people throughout its history. As Parliamentarians, you share with your forebears/ a fundamental role in the laws and decisions of your own age. Parliament has survived as an unshakeable cornerstone of our constitution/ and our way of life. History links monarchs and parliament, a connecting thread from one period to the next. So, in an era when the regular, worthy rhythm of life /is less eye-catching than doing something extraordinary, I am reassured that I am merely the second sovereign to celebrate a Diamond Jubilee. As today, it was my privilege to address you during my Silver and Golden Jubilees. Many of you were present ten years ago/ and some of you will recall the occasion in 1977. Since my Accession, I have been a regular visitor to the palace of Westminster and, at the last count, have had the pleasurable duty of treating with twelve Prime Ministers. Over such a period, one can observe /that the experience of venerable old age /can be a mighty guide but not a prerequisite/ for success in pubic office. I am therefore very pleased /to be addressing many younger parliamentarians /and also those bringing 、such a wide range of background and experience/ to your vital, nation work. During these years as your Queen, the support of my family has, across the generations, been beyond measure. Prince Philip is, I believe, well- known for declining compliments of any kind. But throughout he has been a constant strength and guide. He and I are very proud and grateful that The Prince of Wales/ and other members of our family/ are traveling on my behalf/ in this Diamond Jubilee year /to visit all the Commonwealth Realms /and a number of other commonwealth countries. These overseas tours are a reminder of our close affinity with the commonwealth, encompassing about one-third of the world’s population. My own association with the commonwealth /has taught me that the most important contact between nations/ is usually contact between its peoples. An organization dedicated to certain values, the commonwealth has flourished and grown by successfully promoting/ and protecting that contact. At home, Prince Philip and I will be visiting towns and cities up and down the land. It is my sincere hope that the Diamond Jubilee /will be an opportunity