Queen Elizabeth II Address to Congress (1991)

Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain addressed a joint meeting of Congress during her 13-day visit to the United States, her first trip to the U.S. since 1976. The Queen discussed “the spirit of democracy” that is shared by the U.S. and Great Britain and mentioned several instances during the 20th century in which the U.S. and Great Britain fought for the same cause, calling for the two countries to continue to fight for common values through the “social instrument” of the United Nations.
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[@HigherQualityUploads]

The Queen: *breathes* Congress: 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ThomasKGould]

Congress isn't clapping now

[@yugare474]

@@ThomasKGould 💀

[@TAKE_BACK_BRITAIN]

She literally said 3 words and then they clapped for another minute lmfao I can’t 💀

[@euphegenia]

Despicable, really.

[@johnkeller5163]

@@euphegenia What was despicable? You frankly did not listen to her speech nor understand the time in history this took place. This woman earned respect throughout the world not merely because she was a queen, but because she greatly recognized the serious problems of the changing world, the horrible costs of war, and the wisdom to spearhead a future of peace while working to correct the horrible history which preceded her reign. World leaders sought her sage advice and guidance while she never took a political side whatsoever.

[@gabrielsimoes5437]

Crazy to imagine how 200 years later, a British Monarch would be addressing in the congress that the founding fathers fought so hard to achieve.

[@dkaik]

I think they’d be happy to see it. From their perspective, they wanted to meet Britain in the middle and negotiate. But hands were forced. But there was still even then an affinity for Britain, juxtaposed with wanting to be independent. I think how our countries bonded would make them happy in the end.

[@Intrepid_Crusader1096]

@@dkaik Even many of the founders were more than eager to rekindle relations with Britain. Especially John Adams and Alexander Hamilton. Those two laid down the foundation for the special relationship that exists today between the US and the UK.

[@dkaik]

@@Intrepid_Crusader1096 Exactly. There were Loyalists not out of some hatred of independence but because of a deep connection with Britain.

[@Intrepid_Crusader1096]

@@dkaik Thomas Jefferson on the other hand hated Britain. He adored France though.

[@dkaik]

@@Intrepid_Crusader1096 Yep. I tried to phrase it in not hard black and white. How we viewed our relationship with Britain then was for sure also a part of very beginning on the formation of partisan politics in our country, with those lines being drawn then. It’s fascinating to study

[@r.a.contrerasma8578]

She outlived nearly all of them.

[@stacyMighty]

very interesting

[@jordanoutten746]

No one will never, ever get such a astonishing standing ovations again in history..

[@mustafahussein6302]

“I cannot lead you into battle, I do not give you laws or administer justice, but I can do something else. I can give you my heart and my devotion to these old islands and to all the peoples of our brotherhood of nations.” Queen Elizabeth II, in her own words: Her most memorable remarks.

[@Graffbomr]

Fuck the queen

[@petonchiospataponchio366]

She said that while in apartheid South Africa

[@Fedderz]

@@petonchiospataponchio366 and your point Aesop is ? Back then things were different

[@higglybiggly1174]

@@petonchiospataponchio366.... Yes, in a statement AGAINST apartheid.

[@richietaylor9870]

@@petonchiospataponchio366 No she didn’t. She made these remarks during her annual Christmas Day broadcast in 1957, from Sandringham Norfolk. The part where she says “these old islands” is probably a useful clue that’s she isn’t in South Africa. It was Margaret Thatcher that tried to cosy up to the white government in South Africa, and Elizabeth II who stretched the boundaries of impartiality, more than she did at any other time, to pressure Thatcher into not going against the rest of the Commonwealth and their condemnation of the apartheid government.

[@kraleigh5467]

For those commenting on the raucous applause -- I think the historical context for it has been forgotten. The Queen started the speech with an ad lib joke, delivered with perfect dead-pan dry British comedic timing, which caught everyone off guard. A day or two earlier she was welcomed to Washington with a ceremony on the White House lawn. She wore a tailored purple suit topped with a matching wide brimmed hat, trimmed in white. President Bush (the first), much taller then she was, spoke at the podium first. He was supposed to press a pedal with his foot when he finished, to adjust the podium electrically to her height. He forgot. So she read her remarks with only the big purple hat visible. The press and late night comedians had a field day with this. Front page news. Dubbed "The Talking Hat" 😁. So here she took the opportunity to make light of all the hullabaloo in a very dignified, droll, and self-deprecating manner. No one expected this -- look at the faces of the audience smiling and laughing! The American and British press went even wilder over this than the hat incident itself!

[@olanariogbari2916]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Thanks and God bless you for this historical lecture Man. I paused the video and read your comment before she spoke. While the first applaud was still on. So when she dropped the joke, it got me dying🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@realchudi]

Thanks for this history!

[@LuisUsecheRivas]

Thank you very much for the context.

[@O-sa-car]

especially with her smirk at 3:41

[@SR-iy4gg]

Yes, we got the joke! We weren't born yesterday!

[@derwin.tambunan]

Only her majesty the Queen had ever received this kind of standing ovation. The most intelligent, powerful, wise, ruling with compassion and dignity . Wonderful works your majesty. Rest in peace

[@pauljerrams6992]

Times have changed but her majesty had the respect of the world. She had dignity and give the world a true voice of love and stability.

[@DemonCuz]

Four standing ovations.

[@michaelhayden5264]

how was Churchill greeting when he addressed the Congress??

[@Vejur9000]

This feels prophetic.

[@charlottehendrickson1052]

​@@Vejur9000that would be because it IS prophetic‼️

[@user-zg4um2xh1y]

The day she turned 21, she gave a speech to the people of the United Kingdom saying that no matter how short or long her life would be, she would serve her country or her family. The day her father died, she became Queen of the United Kingdom. Until the last time, she was 95 years old, opening a parliamentary session and her final mission was appointing the Prime Minister at Balmerol Castle. She deserves to be honored, praised, and respected by everyone around the world.

[@nonono9194]

Served how? Wore a fancy hat and got driven about in luxury? Absolutely pathetic humanity is embarrassing for this, especially to somebody calling herself "queen" as if she's superior

[@JohnSmith-zw8vp]

God Save The Queen!

[@rubi588]

She was even trying to host some sort of official meeting by telephone conference the day before she died 😣

[@truthismycause2800]

This woman brokered more peace deals than the UN ever did.

[@agtaytay1076]

Incredible change! A British monarch addressing congress would have the USAs founding fathers floored. But it just goes to show how beautifully tied the two nations are, and how much respect is there between the two.

[@EvatronX]

@@alkdjfhgks1919 the most concrete alliance ever formed i would say is Portugal and the UK

[@docdildonica7515]

No what would really have them floored is is knowing that their republic devolved into a democracy. Something they were much more opposed to; as it’s ‘mob rule’ and not the ‘rule of law’

[@docdildonica7515]

You can’t keep a parent away from their child ;)

[@docdildonica7515]

@@EvatronX lmao

[@docdildonica7515]

@usa wicked oh shut up

[@barbarjinks8170]

You can tell she was a bit overwhelmed by the Americans reactions. We loved her just as much as her people did. We might not even know the depth of her public service, but we Americans have always held her in high admiration for her love of country, her graciousness, and her devout service to her land.

[@TheoneandonlyMiscavage]

Well you maybe but the other half of america rejects monarchy just like our founding fathers did.

[@barbarjinks8170]

@@TheoneandonlyMiscavage hi! I’m not entirely sure if you’ve kept up on modern events since the revolutionary war but since then the brittish have been our Allie’s in not one but two world wars and without them we may not have stayed a country. Also, the queen was bff’s with Ronald Reagan who was one of the most conservative presidents we have ever had. The monarchy has become a friend and a copycat of how we run things here in the US. They no longer hold a ton of power, that sits with their democratically chosen parliament members and prime ministers. I’m so sorry if I’m bursting your bubble by informing you that we haven’t been at war with the Brit’s for a couple hundred years, but unfortunately, it’s true.

[@carolinian2009]

What a difference it must have been for her speaking to Conrgress. Applause is not allowed in the chambers of the UK Parliament, and the Sovereign is not permitted in the House of Commons chamber. When the Sovereign does speak to Parliament, it's in the House of Peers, and no one makes a peep.

[@olympia5758]

America needs a monarchy. Immediately!

[@orepurifier]

@@olympia5758 it already has. The wealthy elite own everything and everyone in your country

[@ayajparahinog9168]

I really missed Queen Elizabeth II....the humor...the mother figure she showed around the world.

[@user-gi8pk9uc7q]

I miss her too!

[@user-gi8pk9uc7q]

@@Repent-and-believe-in-Jesus And by the way, the proverbs are in the OLD testament, not the New, so they have jack shit to do with Jesus!

[@adrianboshoff1582]

My goodness me... I shall saviour this moment as I savoured each moment with my Mom whom I referred to as the Queen Elizabeth of South Africa... She gave our family honesty and integrety along with my Father through our struggling middle class life... ❤❤❤

[@hera7884]

“Some people believe that Power grows from the barrel of a gun. So it can, but History shows that it never grows well or for very long. Force, in the end, is sterile.” -Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

[@redcar9949]

Only the queen could get a standing ovation after just one sentence

[@mikewalsh6168]

But why? They are like jacks in boxes

[@izzy8246]

@@mikewalsh6168 didn't you hear woman voices right after the queen said that? There were some hidden people that day close to her and she was looking at them.

[@user-gi8pk9uc7q]

She was cool that way!

[@wlpxx7]

It was a joke! Context: Last speech she made, president bush (sr.) forgot to lower a podium after his speech, and since he was a tall man, when the queen went to speak on the podium, only her hat was shown on TV! Thats why you see everyone in congress laughing

[@kevin_lanthier]

Could you imagine any person speaking to Congress today and receiving universal applause from all in attendance? Such a less polarized time.

[@Pontiflex_]

The Queen of Australia. She was a class act and she is terribly missed.

[@christineperez7562]

You will be sadly missed. You went out like a boss. Over 4 billion people watched your funeral and it was full of scripture and worship and it was beautiful to see.

[@aquaman199]

An emoty casket? Shes not dead you idiot lol

[@mrorangepeel659]

5.6 Billion

[@crowbar9566]

@@mrorangepeel659 That's basically everyone except the Chinese and a few blow hards.

[@lynxfresh5214]

​@@mrorangepeel659 Roughly two thirds of humanity? Jeez... no wonder the UK still remains one of the most influential nations in the world.

[@afilaka123]

I have never seen this long period of standing ovation before. It was so extraordinary. RIP Queen Elizabeth

[@youarecreatedforapurpose]

Hi dear, I hope you are doing good. I invite you to Islam, please study Islam with open heart and save your soul from hell fire 🔥🔥 before it's too late this life is temporary but hereafter is forever.

[@OriginalPuro]

@@youarecreatedforapurpose Yes, smart people will surely believe in a fantasy figure. Not.

[@youarecreatedforapurpose]

@@OriginalPuro smart people also no their creator and I bet you don't know him.

[@mikeycraig8970]

@@youarecreatedforapurpose Go away with your primitive ideologies. Islam and religion is dying!

[@waseemhrb]

U may watch Charlie Chaplin in Oscar

[@andrewhyde3146]

An amazingly uniting force our Queen was, she was indeed a force for good!

[@RogersRamblings]

President Macron of France summed the Queen up nicely in paying tribute. “To you, she was your Queen. To us, she was The Queen. She will be with all of us forever."

[@sibbywoo]

Queen Elizabeth II deserved that standing ovation for that long. She was a true inspiration to all of us.

[@MrAce-lm8es]

Easily the Greatest Standing Ovation for a Royal Monarch that I've ever seen! Goosebumps!

[@phongon2005]

Ivanka Trump can represent America.

[@AC-mp7cx]

Michael Jackson was more famous at this point

[@TheFever77]

A royal monarch? Aren’t all Monarch’s Royal? Anyway, US Presidents aren’t even applauded like this.

[@RC-mc6pu]

The WHITE Hypocrisy!!! 🙄🙄🙄

[@kevinralph5305]

And well deserved.

[@adrianboshoff1582]

The respect.. now and forever... My Mom was like the Queen... Relaxed and Gracious... Forever... ❤❤

[@KH-xi9td]

1991, politicians in the USA 🇺🇸 were almost normal (considering no normalcy or perfe tion), but the USA showed respect, was held high values, and morals around the world. This is a great speech. I treasure Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth forever. G-d has saved the Queen. RIP in the Lord's arms. You fulfilled your duties with grace and dignity. Blessings 🙌

[@realchudi]

The warnings she gave here are real now. We simply CANNOT take democracy for granted. Despite being a monarch, she understood the importance of a functional democracy. Her life was a masterclass in service to that. Good night, your Majesty.

[@Trenton.D]

You can’t be a monarchist and support democracy.

[@alalalala57]

She was a true gold standard for a constitutional monarch, that buttresses democracy not undermine it.

[@Rythmbot]

If you believe that her life's work was in service to preserving DEMOCRACY then the word 'irony' can be retired now and forever. This woman's greatest accomplishment was convincing the world that a profoundly unnecessary institution, which exists only to enrich itself and empower itself in spite of its subjects, was necessary in preserving British political sovereignty. In reality, every major country that has cast off their monarchy has been just fine and often times much better without having to prop up rich do nothings who declare self importance because of the family they were born into. The Queens #1 job has been to make the monarchy look good so everyone will allow them to keep living lavishly with servants and subjects and world leaders worshipping the ground they walk on. What other function does the monarchy have except to go around the world to convince everyone that they are still important? Would we tolerate this behavior from a corporation? Would you tolerate a neighbor who took a bit of your money and everyone else's in the neighborhood and lived in the nicest house and didn't work a job and made you and everyone else call them the leader? Why are we ok with it happening on a much larger scale?

[@jumwill1456]

@@Rythmbot let me get u a pulpit !!!!! Cuz u preaching !!!

[@Rythmbot]

@@jumwill1456 lol

[@aronharrington]

The mutual respect and appreciation shown in this event is remarkable.

[@jshowers01]

Absolutely pathetic, really.

[@pjmoseley243]

@@jshowers01 She was a true Lady and always respected the USA for saving the World from the NAZI terror, she also orders the playing of the American National Anthem in front of Buckingham Palace on the day of the 9/11 attack on the USA, it is on you tube.

[@jamesbass9797]

She was a true lady through and through. A real treasure to the world and certainly to Great Britian. Her wisdom and intellect will surely be missed. May she rest in peace.

[@mohammedkhadija1140]

So proud of drawing her majesty at 6 years old 😍 ❤ Rest in peace we still looking for solutions and resolve problems 🙏

[@fatihkan2601]

She has defined 20th century in every meaning. She is a reference for many things in popular culture. Her death ended an era. The world is a different place now. I always respected her character. She was a real royalty.

[@bodhisattva71]

She's was a Pig.

[@shanes.1724]

A little dramatic don’t you think? Life goes on.

[@noorghani5053]

@@shanes.1724 Ofcourse life goes on but they are just pointing out how incredible her reign was and how she lifted her country from the damage from WW2. She was alive when the first cell phone came out, when nasal sent a man on the moon, the Cold War, so many presidents and prime ministers, and so many more advances to tech as the world progressed.

[@fatihkan2601]

@@shanes.1724 We just witnessed one of a few left monarchy examples. That's truly dramatic.

[@BrokenArrow12770]

@@noorghani5053 elle à rien fait votre reine e le premier ministre a tout les pouvoirs la reine à zéro pouvoir donc elle a juste vécu comme une reine en ayant zéro chose à faire mis à part sourire pour les média

[@stevemunoz3888]

Wow what an event! To hear the Queen say "May God bless America" was incredible...

[@scottwilson8258]

And she is the head of the Church of England, to boot!

[@christineperez7562]

@@scottwilson8258 Her funeral to me is amazing. Her faith led over 4 billion people to watch her funeral and it had scripture and worship seen and heard. That to me is going out like a boss.

[@DemonCuz]

And God listened.

[@dhaisa]

🥲​@@DemonCuz

[@irinachuvenkova198]

RIP Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

[@vissanuwongsangta205]

Thank you everyone. Including the royal system around the world Thank you very much with love and respect.🇹🇭🙏

[@spikeymikey9518]

No other leader in the world could ever hope for such respect from around the world. Even Putin sent his condolences.

[@CapitanJusticia]

Umm, the Pope! 🤔

[@geopoliticsnerd213]

Lies. Many Africans and third world countries in asia, pacifi islands etc were fuming and happy that she died.

[@spikeymikey9518]

@@CapitanJusticia Nah not even him.

[@CapitanJusticia]

@@spikeymikey9518 You do know there’s a lot more Catholics than Brits or commonwealth nations, right?

[@spikeymikey9518]

@@CapitanJusticia The Queen was Defender of the Faith, so was also respected by many many Christians across the world.

[@ladylove9303]

I was not yet born when she made this Speech, she's a Remarkable woman , she's the epitome of grace and strength in the last seven decades.

[@Jelly-hq7ug]

I was not born yet either. This woman is forever remarkable.

[@user-tv1kb5oc1d]

Thank you so much.

[@AutoAlligator]

Wow! That was amazing. There is a lot to discuss here but for a Queen to say "God bless America" is simply amazing....

[@CacophonyOfDestruction]

Funny as an American I never thought I would miss the Queen like this. After watching this speech how can you not nowadays. Those saner more level headed times feel so close in our past yet so far from our future as things currently stand now.

[@fabiolimadasilva3398]

As a Brazilian, I also miss the former Emperor of Brazil, Pedro II, and all the monarchy system in my country.

[@lynxfresh5214]

​@@fabiolimadasilva3398 Honestly I don't think any nation misses it's monarchy more than Brazil, I kinda understand why but it's surreal that most Brazilians I've spoken to are Monarchists (or at least prefer it over the current government).

[@fabiolimadasilva3398]

Monarchy opinion changed over time. It is my case.@@lynxfresh5214

[@driverstoday8895]

Wonderful Speech. Still relevant after 31 years.

[@ChatGPt2001]

I don't have access to the verbatim text of speeches made by Queen Elizabeth II, and my knowledge is limited to what was publicly available up until September 2021. However, I can provide some context regarding Queen Elizabeth II's address to the U.S. Congress in 1991. On May 16, 1991, Queen Elizabeth II delivered an address to a joint session of the United States Congress during her state visit to the United States. This address was a significant diplomatic and ceremonial event, and it highlighted the close and enduring relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom. In her speech, Queen Elizabeth II expressed gratitude for the warm welcome she and her husband, Prince Philip, received during their visit. She also emphasized the shared values and history between the two nations and touched on global challenges, such as the Gulf War and the importance of democracy and freedom. The address was well-received and underscored the special bond between the United States and the United Kingdom. While I can't provide the exact wording of the speech, you may be able to find the full text in official archives or historical records related to the event.

[@sheringceesay9895]

She will never forgotten Queen Elizabeth, May God continue blessings your soul rest in perfect peace

[@Yamezzzz]

I queued for 13 hours today to see the Queen lying in state and pay my respects. I'll never forget this day,in the queue I made good friends with the people in front and behind me, as did most people. No words can describe the feeling of entering Westminster and I never could have predicted it. The jovial and fun atmosphere of the queue changed so drastically. 90 years of service, 70 of which as monarch. She's truly the definition of remarkable. I'll tell my children and grandchildren about today.

[@youarecreatedforapurpose]

Hi dear, I hope you are doing well. I invite you to Islam, please study Islam with open heart and save your soul from hell fire 🔥🔥 before it's too late this life is temporary but hereafter is forever.

[@crowbar9566]

@@youarecreatedforapurpose Abandon your false prophet warlord and come to Christ Jesus. Hurry up, you haven't got long to be saved.

[@Teapot333]

13 hours?!? Jeez she was only a woman born with a silver spoon in her gob

[@ParadiseVids]

Good for you! I miss The Queen dearly! Tell your grandchildren all about her. Show them wonderful documentaries. I love watching Royal documentaries with my family!

[@joshandallo2170]

Say what you want about Queen Elizabeth and the monarchy, but that woman could do almost anything holding a handbag! Iconic!

[@mkoury83]

HMTQ always found speaking in public an ordeal, but it was those little flashes of her personality, in this instance her wicked sense of humor, and adding a splash of color into the formula to give us, that glimpse into what she is like when she's not Queening. I have looked up to her and regard her as the rod by which the best of mankind is measured. After my own Mom passed in February 2022, I wrote to the Queen and was in disbelief when I received her response on Windsor Castle letterhead hand dated the 21st of April 2022, her 96th and ultimately final birthday. I think for this reason and my profound admiration for HM that I will always feel deeply connected to her.

[@pedanticradiator1491]

​@@rosellaaparicio4087April comes before September

[@anastasiaabrahim9096]

@@pedanticradiator1491lmaoooo i am Dead!

[@user-ln2sj8oh4q]

The mutual respect and appreciation shown in this event is remarkable.. The Queen: breathesCongress: .

[@JavierArveloCruzSantana]

When our Congress could behave in a civilized manner. 😲

[@jamesmitch9792]

yeah back when congress was 2/3 democrats and then republicans happened.

[@idontknowanamme]

@@jamesmitch9792 wdym?

[@The_Honcho]

@@jamesmitch9792 you mean before the left went radically far left and adopted the “if you aren’t with us, you are against us” ideology.

[@HigherQualityUploads]

She's used to uncivilized behavior. British Parliament is far worse than our Congress most of the time.

[@williamjnothingburgeresq]

@@jamesmitch9792 Democrats have control of every branch of government barring the judicial at the moment. You're talking out of your ass

[@heblucky]

In my opinion….the most famous person of the last century at least. A remarkable welcome! The standing ovation says it all!

[@ogarcia9745]

The idea to be able to say anything that comes to mind it was and it is a marvelous ideal to lived by thanks President Franklin D. Roosevelt and thanks to our Majesty The Queen for visiting us, I love you very much!

[@Rnankn]

Queen of Canada single-handily conquers America with charm, poise and grace in display of 20th century innocence and naiveté.

[@cald1421]

3 minutes of straight applause

[@Horizon301.]

She saw it all in her lifetime. So much wisdom and knowledge regarding everything that has happened during her reign, she was as sharp as ever even at the age of 96.

[@GeoffreyBronson]

As an Englishman, I've always loved how the US referred to her as "THE Queen" It really dunks on the other European monarchs in a way that I find so F*ing funny.

[@amandawhisnant2270]

American here...love your comment. And yes, I realize there are other royal families throughout Europe and the Middle East. I really miss her and Prince Phillip; those two were there for all of us.

[@d.dean42973]

she was also the queen of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica and many other commonwealth realms up until her death and in 1991 her realm was even greater

[@truthismycause2800]

I have the feeling us europeans saw her as the unofficial High Queen of Europe ahah She was a fierce europeist. She was extremely distraught and disappointed by Brexit which she found to be a terrible mistake, and she showed it in her speech in the House of Lords by wearing the colours of the EU flag, european flag blue dress and hat embelished with yellow flowers.

[@SCGMLB]

@@truthismycause2800As President Macron of France said in his message to the British people after her death - “To you, she was your Queen. To us, she was THE Queen.”

[@truthismycause2800]

@@SCGMLB Remarkably stoic and duty driven woman. She was a symbol of an era of peace, unity, cooperation, prosperity and advancement in Europe. I'll always remember QE as such.

[@joshuakampamba9061]

The Queen was full of grace and Frankly speak her presence brought such a wonderful feeling of heaven on earth. I can literally feel the waves of love reaching over here from those aploses

[@robertpolityka8464]

Loved the speech..she kept it brief and kept it nonpartisan.. R.I.P. Your Majesty!

[@MrJonathanSmith]

What am incredible historic figure, there will never be another like her. Rest In Peace.

[@marielfalk4537]

The Queen proved the might of soft power and diplomacy. Her mere presence and visits to countries brought about peace. May she be rejoicing in Paradise with our Heavenly Father.

[@nonpopishchristians]

The witch is dead & I'm sure shes right where the Lord saw it befitting to send her🔥

[@sanyu-vz3sq]

hi good morning uk ahead of state. i would like to say have a nice day. may all god blessing forever.

[@Dan.Dawson]

When historical Legends like The Queen pass, their speeches become immeasurably more powerful. Now we actually LISTEN to her powerful words - before, perhaps we didn't listen as much, we knew there would always be more - like the sun was always going to rise the next morning - the Queen was always there.

[@PinkPanther4958]

I am sorry to go off topic but i like how you have cropped one of the Elizabeth Tower's clock dials for your pic. Never thought of doing that before.

[@mamavswild]

This is why, 500 years from now, the people will refer to us as ‘Elizabethans’

[@ryo0o0o88]

She speaks such perfect English, it's really beautiful to hear

[@RaccoonRepublic]

There is love afforded a person for life lived nobly. There is love appropriate to afford a woman for beauty and grace. Finally, there is the love of one's Country. In Queen Elizabeth II, we saw one life which epitomized the personification of all three. Long may she reign - even from beyond the grave - in our memory, in our hearts, and in the legacy of Nations.

[@heatherfitzgerald722]

Perfect

[@impsimp]

Old mother visits her son that ran away at 16 and sees he's done very well after all these years.

[@crowbar9566]

And she's proud of him

[@08davey]

It would've been hilarious if she started with "I love what you've done with the place".

[@D.E.P.-J.]

"I do hope you can see me, today, from where you are."

[@alisonteague5582]

She was really the best so proud to be English 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@DonDonP1]

Priceless.

[@TheFever77]

There’s a planet beyond the UK and USA? I wasn’t aware!

[@DonDonP1]

@@TheFever77 LOL, I was referring to Earth, where the UK and US are.

[@holkn]

Except China, China can go f itself

[@aashilvyas4444]

@Donny Pearson Why on earth didn't monarchs FEAR their "GOD" when they were torturing, looting, killing people for centuries all over the world...??

[@Kash6Santana]

This was dead ass the longest applause I’ve ever heard/ seen

[@ArmyJames]

It was a bit OTT.

[@Kash6Santana]

@@ArmyJames it very much was lmao. You could even see it in the Queen’s face that she was ready for them to stop

[@ScarletImp]

@@Kash6Santana I could see her wrestling with the urge to tell them to please stop, but realizing that doing so might not have been the smart move.

[@humanity9158]

Me too...it was really really long applause!!

[@humanity9158]

@@ScarletImp hahahahahaah...true indeed.

[@EbenFuller]

Such a quality class act... may she rest in peace...

[@shesanwilsonabiodun-benson1918]

Your Majesty

[@harryselwind]

The Queen was already five years past retirement age when she made this speech. Thirty years later she was still working.

[@Tony-di3mc]

She spoke with eloquence And everybody loved listening to her. She will be missed RIP

[@mohammedkhadija1140]

Rest in peace 🙏 🕊 my lovely queen the one and the only I drew they don't know that we had and still have the same goals from the people for the people with the people partnership friendship ... They don't know anything about us . I love you so much 💗

[@RebelSeb]

Our nation’s grates representative. Thank you for your service, your majesty. Your people will always remember you fondly

[@subratashome6393]

So graceful ,majestic, disciplined, lovable..Incomparable. Let her soul rest in peace.

[@matthewbryant958]

Majestic is a great word for the queen couldn’t of said it better myself

[@youarecreatedforapurpose]

I'm afraid there's no peace for her.

[@youarecreatedforapurpose]

@@vaevak418 I am afraid that's none of your business , now piss off!!

[@GodisMyNo1]

@@matthewbryant958 and regal too. A true queen

[@mickeyajo9080]

I suspect had the queen sneezed, she would have received a ten minutes standing ovation for her brilliant sneeze😁😁

[@thejanner]

God bless you ma'am

[@ikaika.mauricio]

3:15 when they started clapping again i already know she was probably like "shit not again" LMAO

[@insomniagalaxy8499]

Queen Elizabeth II will always be one of the GRANDEST women in the world.

[@bodhisattva71]

She was a Terorrist.

[@Cnote39legend]

The most historical woman of the 20th and 21st century

[@keithhyttinen8275]

No. That was Squeaky Fromme.

[@bitTorrenter]

Iconic you mean

[@Cnote39legend]

@@bitTorrenter that too.

[@thanoscube8573]

Not really

[@crowbar9566]

@@thanoscube8573 ok, who then?

[@harinderkaur7218]

Wonderful !!

[@aregmirzoyan869]

That is by far the longest standing location I have ever heard.

[@bravesoul5743]

She will never be forgotten 🥺❤ Thank you Queen Elizabeth for being part of our lives, and for your service for your country and the common wealth. Rest in heaven Queen Elizabeth 😔💔

[@youarecreatedforapurpose]

I'm afraid there's no heaven for her.

[@ArgentWolf95]

@@youarecreatedforapurpose and your problem with her is?

[@youarecreatedforapurpose]

@@ArgentWolf95 I have no problem with her or anyone else. I just want this guy to have eternal peace ....

[@ArgentWolf95]

@@youarecreatedforapurpose based on you spamming that "I'm afraid there's no heaven for her." Implies you do, along with your Islamic preachings to greiving people. I'd say you do. Let people believe what they want, also Queen Elizabeth was a good woman. if your God cannot see that, then it is no god worthy of respect. I'm an atheist so I don't believe in any.

[@youarecreatedforapurpose]

@@ArgentWolf95 "let people believe what they want"" what do you mean explain it to me with details. I'm an ordinary guy and I'd like to fly fkg Apache helicopter I have no training nor I am a Pilate I do whatever I want I don't care about manufacturer of the helicopter nor about their guidelines (Manuel).....

[@jgsmile1331]

When we had civility and smarts to listen to a wise Queen from across the pond.

[@NickyLee-wn9uv]

A beautiful moment I'm Time, to been able to stand in her very presence, Her Queen Elizabeth II,

[@hourz]

Whats weird is that she still is oldish here and I'm just a baby when she gave this speech when im 32 now. Kind of makes me feel like im still young af.

[@nonamenameno4788]

those many long standing ovations... the excitement of having the Queen in Congress, just incredible!

[@deongarth333]

It amazes me how serious The Queen is from all the services she has done across the globe by bringing all the Commonwealth Countries together yet has such adorable humor by saying "I do hope you can see me today from where you are." @ 3:06 as she has such heavenly words for us humans to even see this video of her speech 4 decades later! ^.^ I've been very interested yet inspired to study about her as an American and brings me joy to see how no matter where you're from, you don't feel less distant to come together as people to know how much she has touched all of us that feel touched by her! :-)

[@J1R629]

The last great respected leader. She was loved in this country (United States) which prides itself on its independence because she didn’t just say. She did. She was steadfast and brought stability to unstable times. She was devoted to service of the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and the people of the world. In return, she won our respect and dare say love. She may not have been our head of state but Queen Elizabeth ll was the first and only real monarch that us Americans knew in our lives for multiple generations. She was the first monarch that dared to reach out to the people of this former colony to build a bond and friendship. It still feels sad that she is no longer here.

[@mattvanlandingham8034]

Class Act. The Queen will never be out done.

[@lamudeade]

The Ubiquitous, Legendary and Iconic Queen Elizabeth II. There will never be another like Her.

[@rogeriofriezaneves2]

The Queen of the Queens an example of dedication and servicing! An inspiration touch sow many! Thank you for everything!

[@divasanand2800]

I am proud of being an Indian and proud of our democracy. Because till date it has not happened here that a monarchy comes and addresses our Parliament.🤨 🙏Dhanyawaad 🙏 Jai INDIA, JAI BHARATAM 🙏

[@lifes-entertainment2484]

Thising to this in 2023 is mind blowing!everything she said we shouldn't do we have done!

[@anthonysmith8800]

She wasn't just 'our queen' here in the UK , she was THE Queen. I'm not looking forward to the funeral tomorrow but it deeply touches me to see the global outpouring of sadness and respect for this amazing woman. The last of her kind, where decency, duty, integrity and Professionalism actually meant something and was delivered continuously. Our Prime Ministers don't last for 70 weeks these days. The Queen surpassed 70 years Mush respect your majesty, for your loyal service to our country ❤️

[@brittanylanasa108]

Most of us here in the United States are deeply saddened by her passing. I plan to watch Her Majesty's funeral and celebrate the 70 year reign of an amazing woman. Long live the Queen

[@anthonysmith8800]

@@brittanylanasa108 😊❤️

[@Gridlocked]

@@brittanylanasa108 Speak for yourself.

[@ParadiseVids]

The whole world’s Queen. THE Queen.

[@DemonCuz]

I don't think Liz Truss lasted 70 days.

[@huascar66]

I remember watching this speech by Her Majesty. Very moving. Such poise and confidence. And, grace.

[@babinbullo3450]

OMg... 1991 that's my birth of year... 09/05/1991...😊😊

[@Humayunkabir-nn4rh]

The mighty British Empress!!!

[@cwoods0913]

Is it bad the coolest thing here is both parties clapping for the same thing?

[@LoveHandle4890]

She still rules even after she’s gone, that’s how powerful she is.👑

[@ParadiseVids]

Always! 🇬🇧♥️🇺🇸

[@DemonCuz]

The Monarch never dies. The Royal Standard never flies at half-mast.

[@perrycomeau2627]

good spirit

[@sidbewenninrodriguemajoric7246]

incroyable congrès 🎉