英國女王伊麗莎白二世登基60周年演講稿中英文全文

1、The Queen's address to Parliament, 20 March 2012英國女王伊麗莎白二世20日在國會對上下兩院發(fā)表登基60周年(鉆石禧年)演講。女王在演講中承諾，她將繼續(xù)全心服務(wù)于國家。女王當(dāng)日的演講是慶祝其登基60周年系列活動的重要組成部分，英國首相卡梅倫及工黨、自民黨領(lǐng)袖等政要悉數(shù)到場聆聽。伊麗莎白二世是英國歷史上繼維多利亞女王之后第二位在位時(shí)間超過60年的君主，女王在演講中表示她感到非常榮幸和寬慰。而當(dāng)女王提及她在位60年間經(jīng)歷了12任英國首相時(shí)，全場更是笑聲一片。在演講中，女王首先肯定了議會作為英國社會不可動搖的基石的作用。她說英國議會在英國歷史和人

2、民生活之中扮演了不可或缺的角色。女王在致辭中感謝了在位期間她的家人對她的支持，尤其是她的丈夫菲利普親王給予她的陪伴和指引。而作為女王鉆石禧年慶典的一部分，英國王室成員將會代表女王訪問部分英聯(lián)邦國家。女王相信這些訪問將會拉近英聯(lián)邦國家之間的關(guān)系，她以自己的親身經(jīng)驗(yàn)告訴大家，國與國之間的聯(lián)系更多的是國家的人民之間的聯(lián)系。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. S

3、peaker.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 constit

4、ution 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

5、 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 ple

6、asurable 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 public office. I am therefore very pleased to be addressing many younger Parliamentarians and also those brin

7、ging such a wide range of background and experience to your vital, national 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 co

8、nstant strength and guide. He and I are very proud and grateful that The Prince of Wales and other members of our family are travelling 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 o

9、ur 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 organisation dedicated to certain values, the C

10、ommonwealth 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 for people to come together in a spirit of neighbourli

11、ness and celebration of their own communities.We also hope to celebrate the professional and voluntary service given by millions of people across the country who are working for the public good. They are a source of vital support to the welfare and wellbeing of others, often unseen or overlooked.And

12、 as we reflect upon public service, let us again be mindful of the remarkable sacrifice and courage of our Armed Forces. Much may indeed have changed these past sixty years but the valour of those who risk their lives for the defence and freedom of us all remains undimmed.The happy relationship I ha

13、ve enjoyed with Parliament has extended well beyond the more than three and a half thousand Bills I have signed into law. I am therefore very touched by the magnificent gift before me, generously subscribed by many of you. Should this beautiful window cause just a little extra colour to shine down upon this ancient place, I should gladly settle for that.We are reminded here of our past, of the continuity of our national story and the virtues of resilience, ingenuity and tol