6月5日,英国女王伊丽莎白二世加冕60周年庆典活动落幕。当天上午,在伦敦圣保罗大教堂举行了感恩礼拜,英国圣公会大主教威廉姆斯博士称赞其奉献精神,英国首相卡梅伦诵读了圣经《新约》中“罗马全书”的章节。
下午,女王在查尔斯王子和康沃尔公爵夫人陪同下,乘坐敞篷金马车返回白金汉宫。数十万来自全英乃至世界各地的民众涌上伦敦街头,一睹女王乘坐金敞篷马车巡游的风采。
为期近一周的庆典活动令全英欢腾。在在英国女王登基60周年庆典的最后一天,女王本人通过电视、广播向英国以及英联邦国家发表特别感谢讲话。
女王在讲话中说,钻禧庆典活动的经历令她感到谦卑,她为举国上下的欢庆活动所深深感动。她还说,她同菲利浦亲王希望借此机会感谢帮助组织60年庆典的所有人。女王还表示,希望今年庆典的记忆将能使我们今后多年的生活充满光明。
讲话为时两分钟,是6月5日在白金汉宫钻禧音乐会前录制的。
以下是演讲英文全文:
The events that I have attended to mark my Diamond Jubilee have been a humbling experience.
It has touched me deeply to see so many thousands of families, neighbours and friends celebrating together in such a happy atmosphere.
But Prince Philip and I want to take this opportunity to offer our special thanks and appreciation to all those who have had a hand in organising these Jubilee celebrations.
It has been a massive challenge, and I am sure that everyone who has enjoyed these festive occasions realises how much work has been involved.
I hope that memories of all this year’s happy events will brighten our lives for many years to come.
I will continue to treasure and draw inspiration from the countless kindnesses shown to me in this country and throughout the Commonwealth.
Thank you all.
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