第一篇：2012年英國女王演講原文

2012年英國女王向國會發表登基60周年演講

The UK Queen's Addresses to Parliament on Diamond Jubilee

March 20, 2012

英國女王伊麗莎白向國會發表登基60周年演講

2012年3月20日

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 public 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, 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 constant 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 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 organisation 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 for people to come together in a spirit of neighbourliness 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 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 have 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 tolerance which created it.I have been privileged to witness some of that history and, with the support of my family, rededicate myself to the service of our great country and its people now and in the years to come.

第二篇：英國女王 演講

My Lords and Members of the House of Commons，議長、上議院和下議院的各位議員們：

I am most grateful for your Loyal Addresses and the generous words of the Lord Speaker and Mr.Speaker.對上議院和下議院兩位議長表示忠誠的演講和慷慨陳詞，我十分感激。

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.這個偉大的制度，在有其歷史以來，一直處于國家和人民生活的核心。作為國會議員，你們與你們的先輩一樣，在自己所處時代的法律和決策中，發揮著基礎作用。國會作為我們憲法和生活中一塊不可動搖的基石存留下來。

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.君主和國會貫徹了歷史，就像一個時代與下一個時代的一條紐帶。所以，在一個做些特別的事，比那些常規的、有價值的生活節奏更吸引人眼球的時代，我可以肯定自己是僅有的第二位慶祝“鉆石大慶”的君主。

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.像今天一樣，我很榮幸地曾在25周年和50周年紀念時向你們講話。10年前，你們當中許多人都出席了，而一些人將回憶起1977年時的場景。自從我登基后，就成為威斯敏斯特宮的定期訪客，據最新統計，很高興我已經與12位首相進行了交流。

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 bringing such a wide range of background and experience to your vital, national work.在此期間，你們可以看到，一個老人的寶貴經歷可以成為公共部門的有力指導，但非成功的必要條件。因此，我非常高興在許多年輕的國會議員面前講話，同樣，我也非常高興在那些把許多背景和經歷帶到你們極為重要的、國家工作中去的人們面前講話。

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 travelling on my behalf in this Diamond Jubilee year to visit all the Commonwealth Realms and a number of other Commonwealth countries.在位的這些年，家人給予了我幾十年來極大的支持。我認為，菲利普親王因為謝絕各種贊美而聞名。但他一直給予我力量和指引。在“鉆石大慶”之年，威爾士親王以及家族其他成員代表我出去訪問英聯邦王國和聯邦內的許多其他國家，對此他和我都感到很自豪和表示感謝。

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 organisation dedicated to certain values, the Commonwealth has flourished and grown by successfully promoting and protecting that contact.這些海外之旅提醒著我們與占據了世界三分之一人口的聯邦國家之間的密切關系。我與聯邦國家的交往，讓我知道，國家之間最重要的聯系是其人民之間的經常聯系。作為致力于特定價值觀的組織，聯邦通過成功地促進并保護這種聯系而得以繁榮和發展。

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 neighbourliness and celebration of their own communities.在國內，菲利普親王和我將到各地去訪問。我真誠地希望“鉆石大慶”是一次機會，讓人民以和睦友好的態度聚在一起，為他們自己的社區慶祝。

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.我們還希望慶祝全國數百萬人為公共利益而提供的專業和志愿服務。他們是給予他人福利和安樂重要支持的源泉，但常常都不被看到或是被忽略。

And 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.當我們回顧公共服務時，讓我們再一次注意我們的軍隊所做的重大犧牲和所表現出的勇氣。在這過去60年中，可能確實發生了很多變化，但是那些為了防衛和我們的自由而將生命置于危險之中的人的英勇之氣卻依然清晰可見。

The happy relationship I have 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.我與國會之間有著良好的關系，這個關系并不僅僅體現在我已簽署付諸法律效率的3,500多個法案。因此，呈在我面前的這個美妙禮物讓我感動，你們許多人都為此做了慷慨捐獻。這塊漂亮的玻璃窗將讓這座古老的宮殿接收到更多的陽光照射。我對這個安排很滿意。

We are reminded here of our past, of the continuity of our national story and the virtues of resilience, ingenuity and tolerance which created it.I have been privileged to witness some of that history and, with the support of my family, rededicate myself to the service of our great country and its people now and in the years to come.在這里，我們想到我們的過去，我們國家歷史中的一幕幕，以及創造了這些諸如樂觀、機智、寬容的美德。我有幸見證了歷史中的一段，并在我的家人的支持下，在現在以及未來若干年，繼續服務于我們偉大的國家和人民。

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第三篇：2016年英國女王演講

There was a time when British Olympic medal winners became household names because there were so few of them.But the 67 medals at this year's Games in Rio and 147 at the Paralympics meant that the GB medallists' reception at Buckingham Palace was a crowded and happy event.Many of this year's winners spoke of being inspired by athletes of previous generations.Inspiration fed their aspiration;and having discovered abilities they scarcely knew they had, these athletes are now inspiring others.A few months ago, I saw inspiration of a different kind when I opened the new Cambridge base of the East Anglian Air Ambulance, where Prince William works as a helicopter pilot.It was not hard to be moved by the ____39____ of the highly skilled doctors, paramedics and crew, who are called-out on average five times a day.But to be inspirational, you don't have to save lives or win medals.I often draw strength from meeting ordinary people doing extraordinary things: volunteers, carers, community organizers and good neighbours;unsung heroes whose quiet dedication makes them special.They are an inspiration to those who know them, and their lives frequently embody a truth expressed by Mother Teresa, from this year Saint Teresa of Calcutta.She once said, “Not all of us can do great things.But we can do small things with great love.” This has been the experience of two ____40____ organizations, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award and the Prince's Trust, which are sixty and forty years old this year.These started as small ____41____, but have grown beyond any expectations, and continue to transform young people's lives.To mark my 90th birthday, volunteers and supporters of the six hundred charities of which I have been patron came to a lunch in The Mall.Many of these organizations are ____42____ in size, but inspire me with the work they do.From giving friendship and support to our veterans, the elderly or the bereaved;to championing music and dance;providing animal welfare;or protecting our fields and forests, their selfless devotion and generosity of spirit is an example to us all.When people face a challenge, they sometimes talk about taking a deep breath to find courage or strength.In fact, the word 'inspire' literally means 'to breathe in'.But even with the inspiration of others, it's ____43____ that we sometimes think the world's problems are so big that we can do little to help.On our own, we cannot end wars or wipe out ____44____, but the cumulative impact of thousands of small acts of goodness can be bigger than we imagine.At Christmas, our attention is drawn to the birth of a baby some two thousand years ago.It was the humblest of beginnings, and his parents, Joseph and Mary, did not think they were important.Jesus Christ lived obscurely for most of his life, and never traveled far.He was maligned and ____45____ by many, though he had done no wrong.And yet, billions of people now follow his teaching and find in him the guiding light for their lives.I am one of them because Christ's example helps me see the value of doing small things with great love, whoever does them and whatever they themselves believe.The message of Christmas reminds us that inspiration is a gift to be given as well as received, and that love begins small but always grows.I wish you all a very happy Christmas.

第四篇：英國女王圣誕演講

《英國社會生態概論》補充閱讀一

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 organisation 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。

《英國社會生態概論》補充閱讀一

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 organisation 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。

《英國社會生態概論》補充閱讀一

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 neighbours, 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。

第五篇：英國女王圣誕演講2012

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。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。under the age of 25, the organisation 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.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。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 organisation 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。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 neighbours, 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。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。