The Queen's Official Birthday message, 2017 | The Royal Family
Source: The Queen's Official Birthday 2017 | The Royal Family
Her Majesty has always been extremely attentive, sensitive, and responsive to the needs and moods of her nation. This year she writes,
Today is traditionally a day of celebration. This year, however, it is difficult to escape a very sombre national mood. In recent months, the country has witnessed a succession of terrible tragedies.
As a nation, we continue to reflect and pray for all those who have been directly affected by these events. During recent visits in Manchester and London, I have been profoundly struck by the immediate inclination of people throughout the country to offer comfort and support to those in desperate need.
Put to the test, the United Kingdom has been resolute in the face of adversity. United in our sadness, we are equally determined, without fear or favour, to support all those rebuilding lives so horribly affected by injury and loss.
ELIZABETH R
17th June, 2017
God save The Queen! Long live The Queen! Long may she reign, in peace and prosperity, to lead and guard her people.