第一篇：2012女王圣誕演講文體分析 英文

A Brief Stylistic Analysis of the Christmas Broadcast 2012 As a tradition, the Queen of the Great Britain delivered a speech on Dec.25, 2012.She reviewed important things happened the whole year and wished everyone a happy Christmas.Actually we can find a lot of stylistic features.The exploration will be carried out in five perspectives, phonological, graphological, lexical, syntactical and semantic analyses.At the phonological level To speak in appropriate terms, the queen speaks in moderate tempo, not too slowly nor too fast.She speaks so smoothly that almost the whole speech shares the same speed.These features are related to her status.As a queen, she should behave decently and elegantly.So, it is no wonder that we cannot find overexcitement in the speech which is even delivered on Christmas day.Secondly, the speech was characterized by many silent pauses.Each pause signals the end of a thought unit.For example, after talking about the Diamond Jubilee, she pauses.It gives the audience time to remind what she has said and to concentrate on what she will say.At the graghological level Before the speech, we see symphony orchestra play.It creates a dignified atmosphere of the speech.The shots switch from the queen and the occasion she mentions during the speech.It can remind the audience of the scene of the event.Also it plays the carol to fit the speech before and after the queen quotes the carol.The speech is divided into many short paragraphs in one conspicuous praphological marker.There are 14 paragraphs, and many of them just contain one or two sentences.The function is that the queen can say a lot of things briefly.For example, she uses three short paragraphs to talk about the Olympic Games.She mentions the Olympic flame, the athletes and the army of volunteers, which is so comprehensive.At the lexical level The words she uses are quite formal and standard, but almost all of them are not difficult to understand.For example, tribute, enormous, tremendous, triumph, etc.Also, we can find lots of phrases including none phrases, verb phrases and prepositional phrases, such as take the trouble to, take tribute to, in evidence from, on their own, etc.All of them make the speech formal and decent.Besides, the queen uses a lot of favorable words.We can find enthusiasm, wonderful, tremendous, triumph, cheer, nominated, best interests, excitement, love, service, etc.these words can reflect the noble status of the queen.At the syntactic level Totally, there are 31 sentences.15 of them are complex sentences and 1 is compound sentence.The rest are simple sentences.The average sentence length is 19.45 words, which is large than the average number, 17.8 per sentence.The reason to use relatively long sentence lies in the fact that it can provide more information and make the speech more accurate and formal.Meanwhile, the speech usually alternates between the use of long and short, complex and simple sentences to make the audience easier to understand and give variety to the rhythm.That same spirit was also in evidence from the moment the Olympic flame arrived on these shores.(short and simple sentence)The flame itself drew hundreds and thousands of people on its journey around the British Isles, and was carried by every kind of deserving individual, many nominated for their own extraordinary service.(long and compound sentence)There are two main tenses in the speech-----the simple past tense and the simple present tense.From the beginning to the seventh paragraph, simple past tense is the prevailing one.She talks about the Diamond Jubilee and the Olympic Games happened last year.And using simple past tense to provide the facts makes them more convincing.Then, from the eighth paragraph to the end, she uses simple present tense mainly.Since she changes the topic and eulogizes togetherness, love and service.Also, she expresses her best wishes to everyone.Obviously, the simple present tense is the best choice there.At the semantic level We can see that the queen uses a lot of rhetorical devices to enhance her expressiveness.The first one is parallelism, which makes the speech more rhythmical.…in our armed forces, in our emergency services and in our hospitals…(“in our…”structure)

If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;if I were a wise man, I would do my part(“If I were…I would…” structure)

We can also find contrast in the speech.It can stress what the speaker wants to say.For many, Christmas is also a time for coming together.But for others, service will come first.Here, the queen wants to praise “others”----who still work on Christmas day for their spirit of service.Contrast can strengthen the praise.In many occasions, we can also find euphemism.As a queen, she should take all kinds of people into account, including “those who have lost loved ones”.And those who have lost loved ones may find this day especially full of memories.That's why it's important at this time of year to reach out beyond our familiar relationships to think of those who are on their own.Alliteration and consonance are used in the speech to make it more colorful and beautiful.“On the barges and the bridges and the banks…” “…hundreds and thousands…” “…safe, supported and comforted”

Here, barge, bridge and bank share the same initial sound “b”;safe, supported share the same initial sound “s”.They are alliteration.Barges and bridges share the same consonants “ges”;hundreds and thousands share the same sound “ds”;supported and comforted share the same sound “orted”.They are consonance.In the end of the speech, the queen quotes the carol to stress the spirit of love and service and make the speech more meaningful.The carol, In the Bleak Midwinter, ends by asking a question of all of us who know the Christmas story, of how God gave himself to us in humble service: 'What can I give him, poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;if I were a wise man, I would do my part'.The carol gives the answer 'Yet what I can I give himgive my heart'.I wish you all a very happy Christmas.

第二篇：2012女王圣誕演講

The Queen’s Christmas speech in 2012 This past year has been one of great celebration for many.The enthusiasm which greeted the Diamond Jubilee was, of course, especially memorable for me and my family.“It was humbling that so many chose to mark the anniversary of a duty which passed to me 60 years ago.People of all ages took the trouble to take part in various ways and in many nations.But perhaps most striking of all was to witness the strength of fellowship and friendship among those who had gathered together on these occasions.”Prince Philip and I were joined by our family on the River Thames as we paid tribute to those who have shaped the United Kingdom's past and future as a maritime nation, and welcomed a wonderful array of craft, large and small, from across the Commonwealth.“On the barges and the bridges and the banks of the river there were people who had taken their places to cheer through the mist, undaunted by the rain.That day there was a tremendous sense of common determination to celebrate, triumphing over the elements.”That same spirit was also in evidence from the moment the Olympic flame arrived on these shores.The flame itself drew hundreds and thousands of people on its journey around the British Isles, and was carried by every kind of deserving individual, many nominated for their own extraordinary service.“As London hosted a splendid summer of sport, all those who saw the achievement and courage at the Olympic and Paralympic Games were further inspired by the skill, dedication, training and teamwork of our athletes.In pursuing their own sporting goals, they gave the rest of us the opportunity to share something of the excitement and drama.”We were reminded, too, that the success of these great festivals depended to an enormous degree upon the dedication and effort of an army of volunteers.Those public-spirited people came forward in the great tradition of all those who devote themselves to keeping others safe, supported and comforted.“For many, Christmas is also a time for coming together.But for others, service will come first.Those serving in our armed forces, in our emergency services and in our hospitals, whose sense of duty takes them away from family and friends, will be missing those they love.”And those who have lost loved ones may find this day especially full of memories.That's why it's important at this time of year to reach out beyond our familiar relationships to think of those who are on their own.“At Christmas I am always struck by how the spirit of togetherness lies also at the heart of the Christmas story.A young mother and a dutiful father with their baby were joined by poor shepherds and visitors from afar.They came with their gifts to worship the Christ child.From that day on he has inspired people to commit themselves to the best interests of others.”This is the time of year when we remember that God sent his only son 'to serve, not to be served'.He restored love and service to the centre of our lives in the person of Jesus Christ.“It is my prayer this Christmas Day that his example and teaching will continue to bring people together to give the best of themselves in the service of others.”The carol, In The Bleak Midwinter, ends by asking a question of all of us who know the Christmas story, of how God gave himself to us in humble service: 'What can I give him, poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;if I were a wise man, I would do my part'.The carol gives the answer 'Yet what I can I give him-give my heart'.“I wish you all a very happy Christmas.”

第三篇：女王圣誕演講

英國女王伊麗莎白二世于25日發表一年一度的圣誕節致辭。在今年的致辭中，伊麗莎白二世將呼吁國際和解，并對那些在非洲抗擊埃博拉疫情的醫療工作者表示贊揚。伊麗莎白二世每年的圣誕致辭都由她本人親自執筆。講話提前錄制，并在25日圣誕節當天下午通過電視播放。伊麗莎白二世于1952年首次發表圣誕致辭，該致辭通過廣播播出。大家趕緊學習下里面精彩的英語表達吧。

In the ruins of the old Coventry Cathedral is a sculpture of a man and a woman reaching out to embrace each other（張開雙臂擁抱彼此）.The sculptor was inspired by the story of a woman who crossed Europe on foot after the war to find her husband.在考文垂大教堂的廢墟上有一尊雕塑，一男一女張開雙臂擁抱彼此。這尊塑像源自于一個女人在戰后以步行的方式橫跨歐洲千里尋夫的故事。

Casts（鑄件）of the same sculpture can be found in Belfast and Berlin, and it is simply called Reconciliation（調和、和諧）.相同的雕像還可以在貝爾法斯特和柏林被找到，人們賦予它一個簡單的名字，叫做“和解”。

Reconciliation is the peaceful end to conflict, and we were reminded of this（被提醒）in August when countries on both sides of the first world war came together to remember in peace.“和解”是一場沖突之后的和平結局。8月份的時候，當一戰雙方國家聚集在一起和平紀念的時候，我們想起了這個這個詞匯。

The ceramic poppies at the Tower of London drew millions（萬人矚目）, and the only possible reaction to seeing them and walking among them was silence.For every poppy a life;and a reminder of（一個…的提醒之物）the grief of loved ones（至親）left behind.倫敦塔頂的陶瓷罌粟花萬人矚目，但真正看到它們并且在它們中間穿過的時候，你唯一的反映就是沉默。每一朵罌粟花代表一個逝去的生命，也是對至親們的哀思。

No one who fought in that war is still alive, but we remember their sacrifice and indeed the sacrifice of all those in the armed forces（軍隊）who serve and protect us today.參戰的人可能已逝，但我們銘記他們的犧牲，同樣也銘記那些當今服務和保衛我們的陸?？杖妼⑹總兊呢暙I。

In 1914, many people thought the war would be over by Christmas, but sadly by then（在那個時候）the trenches were dug（戰壕還在挖掘）and the future shape of the war in Europe was set.1914年的時候，很多人以為戰爭會在圣誕前結束，不過不幸的是，戰壕卻在進一步擴大，歐洲的戰局也初步形成。

But, as we know, something remarkable（不同尋常的事情）did happen that Christmas, exactly a hundred years ago today.但是，據我們所知，那個圣誕，也就是100年前的今天，的確發生了一些不尋常的事情。

Without any instruction or command, the shooting stopped and German and British soldiers met in no man’s land（無人區）.Photographs were taken and gifts exchanged（交換禮物）.It was a Christmas truce（圣誕休戰）.在沒有任何指令和命令的情況下，德國和英國的士兵走出戰壕在無人區自發休戰，有照片記載他們交換禮物，這是圣誕休戰。

Truces are not a new idea.In the ancient world a truce was declared（宣布休戰）for the duration of the Olympic Games and wars and battles were put on hold（中止）.“休戰”并不是新事物，在古代，奧林匹克運動會時，也會休戰，所有戰爭和爭端在那時會暫緩。

Sport has a wonderful way of bringing together（團結）people and nations, as we saw this year in Glasgow when over 70 countries took part in（參加）the Commonwealth Games（英聯邦運動會）.“運動”也是一個將所有人和國家匯聚在一起的極佳方法，比如今年的格拉斯哥，超過70多個國家參加的英聯邦運動會。

It is no accident that（…絕非偶然）they are known as（又叫）the Friendly Games.As well as（既…，）promoting dialogue between nations, the Commonwealth Games pioneered（首創）the inclusion of（…的融合）para-sports within each day’s events.英聯邦運動會又叫“親善友誼運動會”絕非偶然，它既促進了國家之間的對話，又首創性的在賽事中融合了很多其它項目（英聯邦運動會既有殘疾人項目，也包含了一些流行于英聯邦國家的項目如草地滾球、七人制橄欖球和無網籃球等）。

As with the Invictus Games that followed, the courage, determination and talent of the athletes captured our imagination（給我們留下深刻印象）as well as breaking down（分解、消除）divisions.而隨后的“不可征服運動會”（專門負傷軍人舉辦的運動會），運動員們的勇氣，決心和才華既給我們留下了深刻的印象，同時也消除瓦解了隔閡和分級。

The benefits of reconciliation were clear to see（…的優勢顯而易見）when I visited Belfast in June.While my tour of the set of Game Of Thrones may have gained most attention（獲得關心）, my visit to the Crumlin Road Gaol will remain vividly in my mind.我今年6月去貝爾法斯特，和解的意義顯而易見，盡管大家對我參觀“權利的游戲”片場關心的比較多，但克拉姆林道監獄之行卻歷歷在目。

What was once a prison during the Troubles is now a place of hope and fresh purpose;a reminder of（一個…的提醒之物）what is possible when people reach out to one another（擁抱彼此）, rather like the couple in the sculpture.曾經紛爭中的監獄如今卻是一個充滿希望和主旨鮮明的地方，提醒大家擁抱彼此已成可能，而不再像雕像中的那對夫妻那樣。

Of course, reconciliation takes different forms（呈現不同的形式）.In Scotland after the referendum（公投）many felt great disappointment, while others felt great relief;and bridging these differences（消除這些差異）will take time（花些時間）.當然，和解有不同的形式。蘇格蘭公投之后，不少人會很失望，但有些人則感到欣慰。聯結這些異見也需要時間。

Bringing reconciliation to war or emergency zones is an even harder task, and I have been deeply touched（深深感動）this year by the selflessness of（…的無私）aid workers and medical volunteers who have gone abroad to help victims of conflict or of diseases like Ebola, often at great personal risk（冒著個人巨大風險）.把“和解”帶去戰爭或應急區是個更難的任務，我今年被無私的救援人員和醫務志愿者深深感動，他們冒著個人的危險，到國外去幫助解決沖突，去幫助例如埃博拉等疾病的受害者。

For me, the life of Jesus Christ, the prince of peace, whose birth we celebrate today, is an inspiration and an anchor in my life（*超贊之句：我生命中的鼓勵和依靠）.對于我來說，耶穌---和平之君，他的生日，也就是我們圣誕慶祝的原因，是我生命中的鼓舞和依靠。

A role model（典范）of reconciliation and forgiveness, he stretched out his hands（伸出雙手）in love, acceptance and healing.Christ’s example has taught me to seek to（尋求）respect and value（尊重和珍視）all people, of whatever faith or none.作為和解和寬容的榜樣，耶穌他帶著愛，接納和治愈伸出雙手，他教會了我們去追尋，尊重和珍惜每一個人，無論信仰如何。

Sometimes it seems that reconciliation stands little chance（可能性很?。﹊n the face of（在…面前）war and discord.But, as the Christmas truce a century ago reminds us, peace and goodwill（和平和善意）have lasting power（恒久的力量）in the hearts of men and women.有時候“和解”看起來在戰爭和爭端中的可能性很小，但是，正如一個世紀前的圣誕節休戰提醒我們的：和平和友好意愿在世人心中有著更恒久的力量。

On that chilly Christmas Eve in 1914 many of the German forces sang Silent Night, its haunting melody（久久回蕩的音符）inching across（跨越）the line.在1914年的那個寒冷平安夜，很多德國軍人唱響“平安夜”這首歌，那令人忘懷的旋律跨越了戰線。

That carol（頌歌）is still much-loved（深受喜愛）today, a legacy of the Christmas truce, and a reminder to us all that even in the unlikeliest of places hope can still be found.那首圣誕頌歌今天依然倍受歡迎，是圣誕休戰的遺產，也是在提醒我們：即使在最絕望的地方，希望仍在。

第四篇：女王2013年圣誕演講

女王2013年致辭：停下來想一想

I once knew someone who spent a year in a plaster cast recovering from an operation on his back.He read a lot, and thought a lot, and felt miserable.我曾認識那么一個人，他因為后背手術，打著石膏等待康復，這樣度過了整整一年的時間。這一年的時間，他博覽群書，反復思考，最后卻暗自神傷。

Later, he realized this time of forced retreat from the world had helped him to understand the world more clearly.但后來，他意識到被迫從世界抽離的這段日子幫助他更清楚得理解了這個世界。

We all need to get the balance right between action and reflection.With so many distractions, it is easy to forget to pause and take stock.我們都需要在行動和反思中找到平衡，在紛紛擾擾中，我們很容易就忘了需要停下腳步來對現狀進行評估和反思。

Be it through contemplation, prayer, or even keeping a diary, many have found the practice of quiet personal reflection surprisingly rewarding, even discovering greater spiritual depth to their lives.很多人發現安靜的個人反思，比如冥想，禱告甚至寫日記，會有意想不到的驚喜，會挖掘到生活中自己心靈的更深處。

Reflection can take many forms.When families and friends come together at Christmas, it's often a time for happy memories and reminiscing.Our thoughts are with those we have loved who are no longer with us.We also remember those who through doing their duty cannot be at home for Christmas, such as workers in essential or emergency services.反思可以有很多種形式。家人和朋友在圣誕節時歡聚一堂，留下無數美好回憶。我們追憶著曾經深愛的讓人，即便他們已經不在我們身邊。我們也會想起那些因為工作和責任無法回家和家人團聚的人，比如那些奮戰在重要和緊急服務崗位上的工作人員。

And especially at this time of year we think of the men and women serving overseas in our armed forces.We are forever grateful to all those who put themselves at risk to keep us safe.尤其是海外服役的軍人們，每年這個時候我們總會不經意得想起他們，感謝他們不顧自身安危為我們保駕護航；

Service and duty are not just the guiding principles of yesteryear;they have an enduring value which spans the generations.服務與責任不只是昔日的一種指導原則，而是我們秉承的一種永恒價值觀念。

I myself had cause to reflect this year, at Westminster Abbey, on my own pledge of service made in that great church on Coronation Day sixty years earlier.今年是我加冕的60周年，我自己也需要停下來反思60多年前我在威斯敏斯特教堂許下的承諾。

The anniversary reminded me of the remarkable changes that have occurred since the Coronation, many of them for the better;and of the things that have remained constant, such as the importance of family, friendship and good neighborliness.加冕后這些年，我們國家發生了很多驚人的變化，有些變得越來越好，有些卻從未改變，如家庭、友誼以及睦鄰友好的重要性。

But reflection is not just about looking back.I and many others are looking forward to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next year.沉思不僅僅指停下來回望來時路，還得考慮將來。和大家一樣，我也在期待著明年在格拉斯哥的英聯邦運動會。

The baton relay left London in October and is now the other side of the world, on its way across seventy nations and territories before arriving in Scotland next summer.Its journey is a reminder that the Commonwealth can offer us a fresh view of life.英聯邦運動會的接力棒10月離開倫敦，現在已經到達世界的另一邊，它將跨越70個英聯邦國家和地區于明年夏天到達蘇格蘭。這段不同凡響的旅程將刷新整個英聯邦的價值觀。

My son Charles summed this up at the recent meeting in Sri Laika.He spoke of the Commonwealth's “family ties” that are a source of encouragement to many.Like any family there can be differences of opinion.But however strongly they're expressed they are held within the common bond of friendship and shared experiences.最近査爾斯王子最近在斯里蘭卡的一次會議上做過一番總結。他提到英聯邦國家之間有一種“家庭的紐帶”。這真是莫大的鼓舞。就像所有的家庭一樣，我們會有不同的想法和分歧，但是至少我們之間有很牢固的友誼和共同的經歷。

Here at home my own family is a little larger this Christmas.As so many of you will know, the arrival of a baby gives everyone the chance to contemplate the future with renewed happiness and hope.For the new parents, life will never be quite the same again.今年圣誕，我自己的小家變大了一點。新生命的到來讓我們所有人對未來有了新的憧憬和希冀。對新爸爸和新媽媽來說，生活有了新的變化。

As with all who are christened, George was Baptist into a joyful faith of Christian duty and service.After the christening, we gathered for the traditional photograph.It was a happy occasion, bringing together four generations.跟很多人一樣，小喬治已受洗成一名基督徒。洗禮結束后，我們拍照。此次，我們四代同堂。

In the year ahead, I hope you will have time to pause for moments of quiet reflection.As the man in the plaster cast discovered, the results can sometimes be surprising.在未來的一年里，我希望大家記得駐足安靜地反思一下，就像那個打石膏的人一樣，反思的結果有時可能令你驚訝。

For Christians, as for all people of faith, reflection, meditation and prayer help us to renew ourselves in God's love, as we strive daily to become better people.The Christmas message shows us that this love is for everyone.There is no one beyond its reach.對基督徒來說，我們每天都在努力奮斗成為一個更棒的自己，若我們停下來沉思、冥想、禱告，我們會不斷發現新的自己。圣誕節帶給我們的信念告訴我們：這種愛是賦予每個人的，沒有例外。

On the first Christmas, in the fields above Bethlehem, as they sat in the cold of night watching their resting sheep, the local shepherds must have had no shortage of time for reflection.Suddenly all this was to change.These humble shepherds were the first to hear and ponder the wondrous news of the birth of Christthe joy of which we celebrate today.第一個圣誕節，寒冷的冬夜，牧羊人在伯利恒（耶穌誕生地)的荒野中，看著那些熟睡的羊，他們一定不缺時間反思。突然間一切都變了，這群窮苦的牧羊人成為了第一個聽到耶穌誕生消息達到人，并且細細思量。自此，第一個圣誕節的歡樂氣氛一直延續到今日。

I wish you all a very happy Christmas.祝大家圣誕快樂。

第五篇：2009女王圣誕演講

2009 圣誕致辭演講是英國王室傳統。1932年，當時的英國國王喬治五世首次發表圣誕節講話。77年之后，現年83歲的女王身穿天藍色服裝，飾以鉆石珍珠胸針，戴著珍珠項鏈，面帶微笑，繼續她第57次圣誕致辭。

Each year that passes seems to have its own character.Some leave us with a feeling of satisfaction, others are best forgotten.2009 was a difficult year for many, in particular those facing the continuing effects of the economic downturn.過去每年似乎都各具特點。一些年份讓我們心滿意足，一些年份則最好忘卻。2009年對很多人來說都不好過，尤其是那些深受經濟衰退之苦的人們。

I am sure that we have all been affected by events in Afghanistan and saddened by the casualties suffered by our forces serving there.Our thoughts go out to their relations and friends who have shown immense dignity in the face of great personal loss.我相信，我們所有人都受到阿富汗戰事影響，為英軍士兵傷亡感到悲傷。我們向這些士兵的家人和朋友表示慰問，他們面對巨大個人損失表現得無比高尚。But, we can be proud of the positive contribution that our servicemen and women are making, in conjunction with our allies.但我們應該為我們的士兵與盟友作出的積極貢獻而感到驕傲。

Well over 13,000 soldiers from the United Kingdom, and across the Commonwealthare currently serving in Afghanistan.英國和包括加拿大、澳大利亞、新西蘭和新加坡在內的英聯邦國家眼下共有超過1.3萬名士兵在阿富汗服役。

The debt of gratitude owed to these young men and women, and to their predecessors, is indeed profound.我們對這些年輕士兵以及先前在阿富汗服役過的士兵表示深深感激。

It is 60 years since the Commonwealth was created and today, with more than a billion of its members under the age of 25, the organization remains a strong and practical force for good.今年是英聯邦成立60周年，今天其成員國25歲以下人口超過10億，為它保持長久的強大和實用提供了力量源泉。

Recently I attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Trinidad and Tobago and heard how important the Commonwealth is to young people.最近我剛剛參加了在特立尼達和多巴哥舉行的英聯邦政府首腦會議，聽到聯邦對年輕人是多么重要。

New communication technologies allow them to reach out to the wider world and share their experiences and viewpoints.For many, the practical assistance and networks of the Commonwealth can give skills, lend advice and encourage enterprise.新的通信技術使他們能夠接觸到更廣闊的世界，分享他們的經驗和觀點。對于許多人來說，英聯邦的實際援助與網絡可以提供技能，給予意見和鼓勵進取。It is inspiring to learn of some of the work being done by these young people, who bring creativity and innovation to the challenges they face.令人鼓舞的是，我了解到一些年輕人正在做著一些事情，他們面對挑戰，富于創造力和創新精神。It is important to keep discussing issues that concern us all-there can by no more valuable role for our family of nations.I have been closely associated with the Commonwealth through most of its existence.對關系到我們所有人的問題保持討論很重要，它讓我們的大家庭產生更大的價值。在英聯邦成立以來的大部分時間里，我都同它聯系緊密。

The personal and living bond I have enjoyed with leaders, and with people the world over, has always been more important in promoting our unity than symbolism alone.我個人同各國領袖、人民密不可分。這不單是象征意義，也能促進我們的團結。The Commonwealth is not an organization with a mission.It is rather an opportunity for its people to work together to achieve practical solutions to problems.英聯邦并非一個具某種使命的組織，而更是一個讓各國人民合作、解決困難的平臺。

In many aspects of our lives, whether in sport, the environment, business or culture, the Commonwealth connection remains vivid and enriching.在涉及我們生活的許多方面，不論是體育、環境、商業或文化，英聯邦國家之間的聯系緊密而豐富。

It is, in lots of ways, the face of the future.And with continuing support and dedication, I am confident that this diverse Commonwealth of nations can strengthen the common bond that transcends politics, religion, race and economic circumstances.在很多方面這展現未來的前景。隨著不斷的支持和貢獻，我相信英聯邦國家的多元化能加強各國在政治、宗教、種族和經濟環境的凝聚力。

We know that Christmas is a time for celebration and family reunions;but it is also a time to reflect on what confronts those less fortunate than ourselves, at home and throughout the world.眾所周知，圣誕節是歡慶與家人團聚的時候，但我們也可以借這個時機回顧那些國內外不幸者面臨的困境。

Christians are taught to love their neighbors, having compassion and concern, and being ready to undertake charity and voluntary work to ease the burden of deprivation and disadvantage.基督徒被教導要愛他們的鄰居，有同情心，樂于慈善和志愿工作，以減輕貧困和不利的負擔。

We may ourselves be confronted by a bewildering array of difficulties and challenges, but we must never cease to work for a better future for ourselves and for others.我們自己會面臨一連串的困難和挑戰，這些困難和挑戰會令我們感到困惑，但我們絕不能停下腳步。而應該繼續努力，為自己和他人創造更美好的未來。I wish you all, wherever you may be, a very happy Christmas.不論你們現時身在何處，我都祝愿你們圣誕快樂。