This year being the year of my Platinum Jubilee, I am happy to renew the promise I made in 1947 that my life will always be dedicated to service.
Today, it is satisfying to observe a modern, vibrant and connected Commonwealth that combines a wealth of history and tradition with the great social, cultural and technological advances of our time. The fact that the Commonwealth stands ever higher is credited to all those who have contributed to it.
We feed and draw strength from our relationships and, throughout my life, I have enjoyed the privilege of hearing how important to people and communities the relationships built across the Commonwealth's reach and diversity are.
Our family of nations continues to be a point of connection, cooperation and friendship.
Our family of nations continues to be a point of connection, cooperation and friendship. It is a place of coming together in pursuit of common goals and the common good, which provides opportunities for all to serve and benefit. In these challenging times, my hope is that you can draw strength and inspiration from what we share as we work together to build a healthy, sustainable and prosperous future for all.
And on this special day for our family - in a year that will include the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting and the Commonwealth Games - I hope that we can deepen our resolve to support and serve each other and strive to ensure that the Commonwealth remains an influential force for good in our world for many generations to come.
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