00:00I'm delighted to wish Your Majesty a very happy birthday and to pay my heartfelt tribute to your 70 years
00:07of dedicated and faultless service to our country and the Commonwealth.
00:12Millions of people cherish a particular moment of your reign and for me it has to be the opening ceremony
00:19of the London Olympics in 2012
00:21when Your Majesty arrived, at least figuratively, by jumping from a helicopter escorted by James Bond and then the trumpet
00:30sounded and Your Majesty made your entrance and the entire stadium rose as one and burst into applause.
00:39Thousands of people from most every country in the world with a billion more watching at home.
00:45And that fantastic moment showed yet again Your Majesty's unique ability to bring people together in joyful harmony.
00:54And as we look forward to celebrating your Platinum Jubilee in June, our hearts swell with appreciation and pride that
01:02Your Majesty is our Queen.
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