Watch in full: Theresa May pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in Commons

Watch in full: Theresa May pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in the House of Commons on Friday (9 September).
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[@jaykafei4815]

A genuine, moving speech by Theresa May, didn't think I'd ever say that but this is the best speech I've seen so far today, it clearly came from her heart how much she looked up to the Queen predominantly as a person.

[@edmundbanks1806]

WELL DONE INDEED GOD BLESS QUEEN ELIZABETH THE GREAT.

[@briandfallon74]

Had she spoken like this when she was PM, she’d likely still be PM

[@georgedoorley5628]

@@_Meng_Lan all too true ...........we will see how the present pm / erg puppet does ...!

[@johnnyrogers6912]

@@_Meng_Lan she's just another self-serving criminal riding the westminster gravy train, the only one they care about are themselves

[@DadsWatchingYouTube]

Unlike many PMs, May always came across as genuine. And she wasnt afraid to cry and be exactly who she is to show her patriotism. When I heard her break into tears as she resigned and said the country she loved, I didnt think "Oh heres the woman coming out crying in her." I thought "Ah, its healthy for real men to cry." Then I realized shes not a man, and quickly ammended it to "I think I can trust a leader who cries for their country."

[@rdt6234]

Speaking as a total labourite, I have to say this was a fantastic speech. Theresa's comic timing was sheer class.

[@clairecraig6377]

Right?! Lifetime lefty here, but I did think -- where was this personality, confidence, charisma during her premiership?! This was impressive, and really really lovely.

[@liamwatson4540]

Why do we have to suffer this pretence and cringe It’s nonsense

[@fablewalls]

@@liamwatson4540 um... YOU clicked on the video and watched it...

[@connorthompson7683]

@@fablewalls ah the good old "if it's bad ignore it" retort, what a stupid way of thinking

[@fablewalls]

@@connorthompson7683 don't project your stupidity onto me mate. I'm not the one searching out videos of things I don't like, wasting minutes of my life watching them then wasting even more of my life commenting that I don't like something. One day, you might be bright enough to work it out.

[@StaceyyOopsiedaisy]

The part about Her Majesty just smiling at her when they looked at each other over the dropped cheese! Laughed and cried at the same time

[@precisionairgunninghunting6265]

Absolutely 🤗 ooooopsadaisy I say indeed. Apparently people don't say this, but I do & have for 40 odd years or so 🤗

[@bearkiels9032]

Why did they edit her speech. The cheese story was more fun in its original form. "I looked at her, she looked at me, I looked at her, she looked at me...." 😃

[@fredjones4163]

I’m not a fan of Theresa or the tories but I have to say this was an amazing tribute to the Queen. Compassionate and appropriately funny.

[@Paul-tp9vf]

Nowt to do with politics, all to do with common humanity.

[@truckerfromreno]

It was very British.

[@liukin95]

See what happens when she speaks the way she really feels? This was a great tribute from Theresa May! Not the robotic PM I remember, she spoke from her heart and I enjoyed listening to her on this occasion.

[@finchleyroses]

I agree with you. The speech that he made in tribute of the Queen is one of her best speeches and that's because she spoke from her heart. It's the same case with her other speeches that she had a direct hand in, e.g. the ones she made before being PM and after being PM. When she was the PM, the reason why her speeches didn't sound so sincere was thanks to the speechwriters that she got; they did not capture her essence well enough to be able to produce her a speech that was truly hers. If ever she gets another go at being PM, I hope she gets directly involved with her speeches this time (just like Margaret Thatcher did; that was the reason why people could be engaged with her speeches even if they did not agree with it).

[@yourmammu]

Im not british but what an amazing speaking voice this woman has!

[@elizabethannegrey6285]

This speech by Theresa May is possibly the best she ever made. She has captured the very essence of why the Queen was so special. The mould is smashed: they don’t make them like that anymore.

[@fedrickjorgen3065]

Hello Elizabeth , how are you doing today? hope you’re having a Good day?

[@jaysongasperayson189]

Of all the tributes I had heard these past days, Former PM May was the most sincere and struck a chord to the hearts of everyone else.

[@tonytee9979]

What a speech, and a modest delivery. Theresa May is very down to earth, it is a shame we had her in as a PM during a difficult transition in the UK. Never thought I would be saying this!

[@NoHeartAnthony]

She’s 10x better than Boris, truss and rishi. But had to carry the can for Brexit. Knifed by her own party. Can’t wait to see the back of them… RIP lizzy

[@Cunnysmythe]

Came back to hear this 8 months later, without a doubt May's best ever speech. Genuine, funny and touching.

[@eppiepoo]

Thank you Theresa May for this wonderful and funny speech. It has given me great comfort in this sad time.

[@jakubtruschka]

Brilliant speech. And yes, may she rest in peace, and rise in glory.

[@precisionairgunninghunting6265]

As a conservative I never had much time for May, but this time Teresa, you got my full attention & upmost respect. Beautiful ❤️ thank you

[@jakebe4915]

This was a remarkable speech for a remarkable Queen. Condolences from Pennsylvania.

[@andrewrollason9528]

Even as a left wing voter I have to say Theresa May's speech here was touching and heart-felt and a fitting tribute to a life well lived. RIP Your Majesty.

[@Greenpoloboy3]

Usually do not listen to speeches from her but it was a good one

[@Winnerswash]

I got say that was a quality speech from her

[@sleati4911]

Moving speech from a class act. Her comic timing is brilliant. Loved the cheese anecdote.

[@amaansworld7093]

Her speech sums it all up i had tears than laugh and now upset we wont see anyone like our queen. We will miss her

[@development3383]

If her speeches and actions as PM were as thought out and caring as this speech, she would still be a PM. This was truly moving, genuine and of a caring, unseen side of her. May her majesty, Queen Elizabeth II be remembered as our constant and the reign of King Charles III continue her legacy while creating his own. God save the King.

[@paulnugent9937]

God save the King.

[@ThePlank1991]

I honestly think during her service as PM, she listened to others more than herself, this was clear with the GE she called, as her advisors told her she would win a landslide, when in the end, she didn't. Brexit also didn't help, many different camps to which the hard brexiters won, Heck, this is evident with Jacob Reese Mogg, and what he said about her result at the confidence vote, she had higher vote than Boris did in his own Confidence vote, but JRM slated Theresa and praised Boris. She fell victim to Party Politics and its honestly upsetting.

[@FireFoxCosworth]

This is one of the best speeches I ever saw.

[@ninapaz522]

“The cheese fell on the floor, I had a split second decision to make . . . I picked up the cheese put it on the plate and put it on the table and I turned around to see that my every move I have been watched very carefully by her majesty the Queen. I looked at her, she looked at me and she just smiled and the cheese remained on the table” That was fan and hilarious!

[@EGold-hk9rz]

Extremely outstanding and beautiful speech, Theresa May made me smile, laugh and cry with tears at the same time! Best ever so far!!! RIP queen Elizabeth 2nd

[@billycankay]

Thank you for this wonderful speech Teresa May

[@Oscaro9928]

What a wonderful tribute to her Majesty, may she Rest In Peace. I have always had a lot of respect and admiration for her..the late Queen.

[@lonereader2993]

Aww that was lovely, so genuine and heartfelt. Rest in peace, your Majesty. xxx

[@fedrickjorgen3065]

Hello Lone, how are you doing today? hope you’re having a Good day?

[@maxwellsmart4422]

Amazing to hear a moving tribute to her majesty the Queen by former PM May. A real and authentic speech and a speech that actually showed Theresa May as likable and relatable. Loved the cheese story.

[@thewitchsfamiliar]

I loved this speech - elegant but not afraid to be humourous, because Her Majesty did have a good sense of humour. If anyone has deserved rest, it's her.

[@annamapt6760]

What a speech/eulogy !👍

[@fedrickjorgen3065]

Hello Annama, how are you doing today? hope you’re having a Good day?

[@fabriziobovitutti9719]

A remarkable speech. A eulogy mixed with hilarious stories that are not disrespectful but underline the sense of humour and devotion to the UK and the Commonwealth of HM the Queen

[@davidarmstrong3817]

what a really lovely tribute,straight from the heart

[@rachelbridgewater4550]

This is the most entertaining speech I'd heard Theresa make. The cheese story & husband's dream story are my favourites.

[@heidispawsandfins]

Fantastic! Great to hear of the out of sight stories......the cheese..... hilarious! A great tribute with respect, passion, humour and genuine feeling. It's true, we will never see the likes of her again. So sad to see Queen Elizabeth the Great leave this world but please that she is now reunited with her beloved Philip 😢💔😢

[@fedrickjorgen3065]

Hello Heidi, how are you doing today? hope you’re having a Good day?

[@julibeswick-valentine3690]

A beautiful eulogy to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. Rest in peace.

[@paulalwayslearning8573]

A great tribute by T May, I was shocked by how great it was.

[@2332southside]

Excellent tribute to her late Majesty the Queen. Sincere, funny, and articulate.

[@lesleymanchester7149]

It was a fantastic speech - what a shame we didn't see this side of her when she was PM

[@johnso9033]

What a great speech… moving with empathy, yet also the right touch of humor, filled with love.

[@monicabrowne8882]

Lovely, witty, funny, eloquent and sincere speech. A wonderful tribute for our late Queen Elizabeth II, who I think would have enjoyed immensely, like we all did. Well done Theresa May "A Star is Born".😀💗🌺💙

[@fedrickjorgen3065]

Hello Monica, how are you doing today? hope you’re having a Good day?

[@awjelfs5034]

Theresa May seems way smarter than Truss, a very good speech with humor, well done.

[@annemoncrieff3875]

Anyone prior to bojo and his cabinet had brains.

[@jajaafrica]

@@annemoncrieff3875 tbf bojo is well educated but doesn't take his job seriously, it's like a game to him. His speech was nice

[@scottholmesfootball2785]

Great speech from Theresa May it’s a shame that she was never given a chance as PM but she is an excellent MP though!

[@finchleyroses]

As a person who has admired Theresa May for a long time, this is the best speech that she has ever made in her career as an MP. Not to mention this is the best tribute to the Queen that came from a former Prime Minister. She really summed up how respected the Queen is for most people (as most people respect her predominantly as a person rather than as an embodiment of the British monarchy). Listening to her tribute, it's no wonder that she and the Queen respected each other mutually - they were able to get along so well.

[@Seeker7172]

May was always a better minister than a PM. Fantastic speech.

[@elizabethg-makowski6448]

What a wonderful tribute.

[@fedrickjorgen3065]

Hello Elizabeth , how are you doing today? hope you’re having a Good day?

[@srodigital]

What a truly amazing speech, one to go down in history and memory. One to mark one of the saddest moments in British history, a moment as others have said was inevitable but somehow I hoped would never happen. Thank you for being our incredible Queen, and for steering the country so well and for so long. Rest in peace your Majesty.

[@ajwalmsley4570]

Brilliant account and a heart warming speech

[@chriscoyle8347]

Brilliant, funny and moving speech

[@cyberirv1]

Bravo. One of the best things she’s done. What a tribute. Thank you Theresa xx

[@lordtj63]

Theresa May is a wonderful Raconteuse she injected a much-needed sense of humour and fun into the proceedings, She's got a wonderful dry wit, I love this and have watched it many times. She ought to be invited to do after-dinner speeches :-) xxx

[@josephstewart2821]

I think you can get her to do speeches but she's not cheap - ex presidents and prime ministers earn more from speaking engagements then they ever got paid doing their job

[@PHlophe]

Tery, a Raconteuse

[@lordtj63]

@@PHlophe I stand corrected.. and it's Terry, not Tery haha

[@dingopisscreek]

Indeed this is the end of an era. It is unlikely, in the near future at least, that any future monarch will serve as long as she did. God Rest Her Soul. 🙏😭

[@dirtybossaofficial]

I hope not remove all the kings and queens around the world plus all the coverments. Bring the power back to the People.

[@LaFemme560]

@@dirtybossaofficial mob rule is not wise

[@pranishdahal57]

Well spoken Ms May. May god rest her late majesty 🌸

[@dirtybossaofficial]

Let's hope not she is bad animal

[@Matt-cz6ti]

The best speech from the Commons today

[@RicStorm616]

The best speech from the Commons in years 😋

[@raymondchilds7719]

The cheese story was epic! Must have been incredibly privileged to have had those interactions with such a powerful figure in the world. RIP.

[@Judith-hk7if]

A year later, this is the speech I love most in reverence of the late Queen. Not because I am a particular fan of Theresa May ( I live on the European continent, so how could I) - but I have to admit Theresa May brought so much true emotion and humour to her speech. What an accomplished story teller! And these anecdotes and laughter is the best way to remember Her Majesty - she loved a good laugh!

[@hughthomson6201]

The House of Commons has been at its very best today.

[@BSEWolf1]

A superb speech. Particularly her delivery of the ‘cheese sketch’!

[@sarahlaslett3279]

Yes and with superb delivery and comic timing..eg. "I looked at her and she looked at me".

[@denisesf5]

As a Canadian, I want to thank Theresa May for this brilliant speech! Bravo! Far above any speech ever made about the Queen, this one makes me feel like I now KNOW her, not just 'about' her. What a beautiful gift to receive as I sit here mourning with such a deep sense of loss. Thank you. Rest in Eternal Peace Queen Elizabeth II, and Long Live King Charles III! ❤🇨🇦

[@Pixelvision.]

Fantastic speech Theresa May, absolutely spot on, well done!

[@kenholloway631]

A very moving, thoughtful & humorous speech by the Mrs Truss. My Wife and I send condolences from Texas. What a wonderful example Queen Elizabeth set for us. No one like her. 😢❤️🇬🇧

[@Pixelvision.]

That's not Liz Truss, it's Theresa May, ex Prime Minister

[@Ttoby89]

Damn... never thought I'd like anything PM May had to say, but this was very good.

[@flashtrayboy]

Theresa and Elizabeth II were both lovely and caring leaders. Both a victim of circumstance.

[@ronaldvanhemiksem3544]

'May she rest in peace and rise in glory.' True words of faith. Since the Queen lived in Christ (she has testified that several times), we may know that she once SHALL rise in glory!

[@seastilton7912]

Only if the observer believes that also, of course. You may know her to do so but I won’t, as I don’t believe in your mythos

[@madgiemadgie9128]

@@seastilton7912 Even at a time like this, you couldn’t help yourself? How utterly classless!

[@donlyons3738]

@@seastilton7912 Thank you so much for that pointless comment.

[@seastilton7912]

@@madgiemadgie9128 I don’t see your point. It’s not an attack on Elizabeth The Great to say that you can’t state a system you believe in to be a fact? She believed the same, but that doesn’t mean it’s really happening, and I’m not attacking her for having such a faith or trying to infringe on your right to believe in your god.

[@madgiemadgie9128]

@@seastilton7912 So you don't see how referring to the recently deceased Queen's faith as a "myth" is in poor taste? You are perfectly entitled to have your opinion but surely you know there's a time and place. Besides, I am pretty sure you have never independently done your own research on the historicity of Christ.It's just the usual arrogant " I don't believe in myths and I feel sorry for all these plebs who need a crutch like religion".

[@pasdedeux4444]

Fantastic speech - outstanding

[@Texan27]

Just classic I keep going back when I feel a need to be humored in my state of sorrow. Well done.

[@vanhapooh]

I love this speech so much. RIP the Queen

[@chrishyde1216]

Moving and funny speech, brilliantly delivered with perfect comic timing. Am I imagining that Johnson is looking a bit deflated that May had more laughs than him?

[@britturk123]

A warm loving and funny speech By Ex- Prime Minister Theresa May told very well.

[@rhemtro]

damn she dropped the mic on this one, who ever had to follow that better had something special

[@ccnac704]

this was good speech-and appropriate.

[@barramundi9863]

Best speech I've heard. Brava!

[@timeyley9946]

Theresa a class act brilliantly delivered

[@tammysharonlorettastafford3376]

Well said Theresa!

[@jyao28]

best speech so far👍 Theresa May be PM again.

[@NYBraveheart]

"She was our longest serving monarch, respected around the world - she gave an example to us all of faith, of service, of duty, of dignity, of decency. She was remarkable, and I doubt we will ever see her like again. May she rest in peace and rise in glory." - Theresa May #QueenElizabethII

[@ijaen]

And the cheese REMAINED on the table. REMAINED! Just brilliant for those that can read it the right way.

[@Hansthatjudicious]

Who knew Theresa May was capable of such a moving, touching and funny speech?

[@amandadavies..]

Great speech and tribute.

[@MrBerry67]

Wonderful tribute - thank you

[@mariaetheridge8343]

Wow!

[@lindarichmond3239]

What a wonderful speech. The best I've heard!

[@fedrickjorgen3065]

Hello Linda, how are you doing today? hope you’re having a Good day?

[@travelwell6049]

Who knew Theresa May could be so funny? 🧀

[@Peace-Evolution]

What a marvellous speech coupled with fond memories. I can just see the Queen smiling at her when she put the cheese back on the table.

[@lewie7820]

There will never be another like her.The Queen was one of a kind.The Lord God only made one Queen Elizabeth 11. She, will in history be known as the greatest monarch in the history of England.Of this I have no doubt......

[@rubygrace0657]

What a fabulous speech Boris gave about our beautiful late Queen , such a moving tribute to such a special lady as well as our Queen she was .

[@rubygrace0657]

Not Ruby Grace but Elaine Harrison

[@MM-st6vu]

Beautiful speech!

[@jeanhawken4482]

Very respectful believable speech.

[@debbiearrow1334]

Theresa May gave a wonderful tribute to our Most wonderful Queen!💜 Rest in Peace Your Majesty, always and forever in our hearts

[@oktamannamoudatansehai]

Chères à Morris dodonews

[@okuk89]

Love this! Well done Theresa 👏🏻😂

[@MM-bi9rt]

Enjoyed your speech, TM, highlighting the soft nature of the late Queen. Her love for picnics and the humor behind the fallen cheese! Smiles shared, yet the Cheese remained untouched!

[@madyoda]

World class speech. Well done T May. 👍

[@serg_lvtr]

Oh, what a touching, fantastic speech, I'm crying now😂

[@johnhempsall4644]

Very well said

[@fightagainsthateofblackame7724]

She was and is extraordinary! 🇯🇲🇺🇲🇬🇧🇬🇧🇺🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇺🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲🇺🇲🇯🇲🇬🇧

[@sharonbuttriss8349]

A wonderful speech…just says it all..♥️

[@ChizaramNwankwo]

Remarkable speech!!!

[@timothyj1966]

From the heart - with a sense of humour! Genuine words

[@palithawelage6173]

One of the best indeed bless you all. All the way from Sri Lanka

[@chriskelly1951]

What a fantastic celebratory speech about a wonderful woman

[@oliverrrrrrrrrr]

Such a brilliant women - both of them

[@MeiinUK]

Beautiful speech. It has never occurred to us that, there was a commonwealth, and a country, before we lived.. and that... our diplomacies.. were built on those promises as well.... It has also never occurred to me that, the videos which are circulating the media now.. the promise of that... to others, when she was a child.... Have now turned us into the position whereby, these children are also now giving us this speech.