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In full: the speech of Queen Elizabeth at the State Dinner
The following is the full text of the speech delivered by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth at a State Dinner in her honour this evening in Dublin Castle, hosted by the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese.
A full MP3 of the speech is available here .
A Úachtaráin agus a chairde:Prince Philip and I are delighted to be here, and to experience at first hand Ireland’s world-famous hospitality. Together we have much to celebrate: the ties between our people, the shared values, and the economic, business and cultural links that make us so much more than just neighbours, that make us firm friends and equal partners. Madam President, speaking here in Dublin Castle it is impossible to ignore the weight of history, as it was yesterday when you and I laid wreaths at the Garden of Remembrance. Indeed, so much of this visit reminds us of the complexity of our history, its many layers and traditions, but also the importance of forbearance and conciliation. Of being able to bow to the past, but not be bound by it. Of course, the relationship has not always been straightforward; nor has the record over the centuries been entirely benign. It is a sad and regrettable reality that through history our islands have experienced more than their fair share of heartache, turbulence and loss. These events have touched us all, many of us personally, and are a painful legacy. We can never forget those who have died or been injured, and their families. To all those who have suffered as a consequence of our troubled past I extend my sincere thoughts and deep sympathy. With the benefit of historical hindsight we can all see things which we would wish had been done differently or not at all. But it is also true that no-one who looked to the future over the past centuries could have imagined the strength of the bonds that are now in place between the governments and the people of our two nations, the spirit of partnership that we now enjoy, and the lasting rapport between us. No-one here this evening could doubt that heartfelt desire of our two nations. Madam President, you have done a great deal to promote this understanding and reconciliation. You set out to build bridges. And I have seen at first hand your success in bringing together different communities and traditions on this island. You have also shed new light on the sacrifice of those who served in the First World War. Even as we jointly opened the Messines Peace Park in 1998, it was difficult to look ahead to the time when you and I would be standing together at Islandbridge as we were today. That transformation is also evident in the establishment of a successful power-sharing Executive in Northern Ireland. A knot of history that was painstakingly loosened by the British and Irish Governments together with the strength, vision and determination of the political parties in Northern Ireland. What were once only hopes for the future have now come to pass; it is almost exactly 13 years since the overwhelming majority of people in Ireland and Northern Ireland voted in favour of the agreement signed on Good Friday 1998, paving the way for Northern Ireland to become the exciting and inspirational place that it is today. I applaud the work of all those involved in the peace process, and of all those who support and nurture peace, including members of the police, the Gardaí, and the other emergency services, and those who work in the communities, the churches and charitable bodies like Co-operation Ireland. Taken together, their work not only serves as a basis for reconciliation between our people and communities, but it gives hope to other peacemakers across the world that through sustained effort, peace can and will prevail. For the world moves on quickly. The challenges of the past have been replaced by new economic challenges which will demand the same imagination and courage. The lessons from the peace process are clear; whatever life throws at us, our individual responses will be all the stronger for working together and sharing the load. There are other stories written daily across these islands which do not find their voice in solemn pages of history books, or newspaper headlines, but which are at the heart of our shared narrative. Many British families have members who live in this country, as many Irish families have close relatives in the United Kingdom. These families share the two islands; they have visited each other and have come home to each other over the years. They are the ordinary people who yearned for the peace and understanding we now have between our two nations and between the communities within those two nations; a living testament to how much in common we have. These ties of family, friendship and affection are our most precious resource. They are the lifeblood of the partnership across these islands, a golden thread that runs through all our joint successes so far, and all we will go on to achieve. They are a reminder that we have much to do together to build a future for all our grandchildren: the kind of future our grandparents could only dream of. So we celebrate together the widespread spirit of goodwill and deep mutual understanding that has served to make the relationship more harmonious, close as good neighbours should always be. So, ladies and gentlemen, I ask you to join me in a toast to the President and the People of Ireland.
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The Queen spoke Irish in speech at Dublin Castle during visit to Ireland in 2011
The 2011 visit to Ireland was the first visit by a British monarch to Ireland in over a century
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The Queen has passed away at 96.
The UK monarch died surrounded by her family at Balmoral, her estate in the Scottish Highlands. She had reigned for 70 years.
In 2011, she and the Duke of Edinburgh made a four-day state visit to Ireland, during which she made a visit to Dublin Castle and gave a lengthy emotional speech.
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The most expensive security arrangements in the history of the State marked the arrival of the first British monarch in over a century.
She arrived in Ireland wearing a green suit and was presented with a bouquet of flowers by a young girl before making her way to the President’s residence in the Phoenix Park.
The Queen visited Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse, Irish War Memorial Garden, Islandbridge, Croke Park, National Stud Kildare, St Patrick's Rock, Cashel (Tour of St Patrick's Rock), and Cork.
Day two of the visit included a trip to Croke Park and a state dinner in Dublin Castle.
Queen Elizabeth II gave a speech at the State dinner, while former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese is seated to her right.
The Queen addresses the room and opens her speech, leaving the room in shock, 'A Uachtaráin, agus a chairde' which translates as 'President and friends', before going on to finish in English.
The crowd claps as the Queen speaks Irish, with Mary McAleese appearing shocked, and mouthing, “wow” several times.
In her speech, the monarch reflects on history and says: “Prince Phillip and I are delighted to be here to experience at first hand Ireland’s world famous hospitality.”
“Together we have much to celebrate, the ties between our people, Madame President speaking here in Dublin Castle, it is impossible to ignore the weight of history, as it was yesterday as you and I laid wreaths at the Garden of the remembrance.”
“Indeed so much of this visit reminds us of the complexity of our history, it is a sad and regrettable reality that throughout history our islands have faced heartache, turbulence, and loss.”
The Queen added: “With the benefit of historical hindsight, we can all see things which we would wish would have been done differently, or not at all.”
At the time, McAleese reflected on the monarch's visit, and wrote in an Irish Times column: “The success against all the odds of the efforts made by peacemakers of all persuasions, including those who once saw violence as an option, we can see the phenomenal human capacity for change and for improving the human condition.”
She called the visit of Queen Elizabeth “happy and healing”.
The 2011 visit to Ireland was the first visit by a British monarch to Ireland in over a century.
Her grandfather George V was the last King to visit in 1911.
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Queen elizabeth ii has acknowledged the "painful legacy" of the relationship between britain and ireland but said no one who ….
Queen Elizabeth II has acknowledged the "painful legacy" of the relationship between Britain and Ireland but said no one who looked to the future over the past centuries could have imagined the strength of the bonds that now exist between the two islands.
She was tonight attending a State dinner in her honour at Dublin Castle, where she made a major speech addressing the relationships between Ireland and Britain.
The Queen opened her address greeting her host, President Mary McAleese, and guests, in Irish.
"Together, we have much to celebrate. The ties between our people, the shared values and the economic, business and cultural links that make us so much more than just neighbours – that make us firm friends and equal partners."
The Queen said that speaking in Dublin Castle, it was impossible to ignore the weight of history, as it was yesterday when she and Mrs McAleese laid wreaths at the Garden of Remembrance.
“Indeed, so much of this visit reminds us of the complexity of our history; its many layers and traditions, but also the importance of forbearance and conciliation. Of being able to bow to the past, but not be bound by it.
"Of course the relationship has not always been straightforward. Nor has the record over the centuries been entirely benign. It is a sad and regrettable reality that through the history our islands have experienced more than their fair share of heartache, turbulence and loss."
"These events have touched us all – many of us personally – and are a painful legacy. We could never forget those who have died or been injured, and their families."
To all those who have suffered as a consequence of our troubled past, I extend my sincere thoughts and deep sympathy. With the benefit of historical hindsight we can all see things which we would wish had been done differently, or not at all."
"But it is also true that no one who looked to the future over the past centuries could have imagined the strength of the bonds that are now in place between the governments and people of our two nations, the spirit of partnership that we now enjoy and the lasting rapport between us."
She said Mrs McAleese had done a great deal to promote this understanding and reconciliation.
Addressing the Queen and other guests, President Mary McAleese said the visit was a culmination of the success of the peace process.
"It is an acknowledgment that while we cannot change the past, we have chosen to change the future," she said.
"The relationship between our two neighbouring nations is long, complex and has often been turbulent. Like the tides that surround each of us, we have shaped and altered each other. This evening we celebrate a new chapter in our relationship that may still be a work in progress, but happily, has also become a work of progress, of partnership and friendship."
Earlier, the Queen made a historic trip to Croke Park in Dublin on the second day of her State visit.
The British monarch’s visit to the GAA headquarters, the scene of a massacre by British troops of 14 citizens in November 1920 during the War of Independence, is seen as the most controversial leg of her four-day itinerary and as another watershed moment in Anglo-Irish relations.
The visit to the stadium, a site steeped in symbolism for nationalists, was specially requested by the President Mary McAleese during the preparations for the royal visit, as a recognition of the GAA’s special status in Irish society.
As the royal party entered the venue, 34 children dressed in the GAA jerseys of each county, including the colours of New York and London clubs, lined the forecourt.
The Queen and Prince Philip, accompanied by the President and her husband, were greeted and escorted around the stadium by GAA president Christy Cooney and the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan.
The Queen heard about the finer points of hurling and football in the stadium changing rooms where she met players from both codes. She was particularly interested in the shape of the hurley. She asked: “Is it like what they use in (when playing) shinty?” a hockey-like game associated with the Scottish highlands.
The Queen met several senior GAA officials, but a number of others stayed away in protest. Of the nine Ulster counties, just Down was represented.
Inside the stadium, on the Hogan Stand side, the royal pair watched a video on the big screen about the history of the GAA before being treated to a performance of traditional dancing and a selection of tunes by the Artane Band.
At the event, Mr Cooney said: “I was also very heartened by the utter and united determination of people and political leaders across the island, and across the whole community, to stand together against violence and hatred.”
Addressing the Queen, he added: “Your presence does honour to our association, to its special place in Irish life, and to its hundreds of thousands of members. Today will go down in the history of the GAA.”
After his speech, he presented the monarch with a specially-bound edition of The GAA: A People's History, and Prince Philip with a hurley and sliotar.
Gardaí were keen to ensure the Croke Park engagement passed off without incident amid heightened concerns protest groups may attempt to disrupt the Queen’s visit.
Hundreds of uniformed and plain clothes gardaí manned the route taken by the royal motorcade to the stadium. The immediate vicinity of the stadium was also heavily policed while onlookers were kept at a distance from the proceedings. There were no reports of any incidents.
A group of protesters in Dublin city centre this evening are being kept away from Dublin Castle, where the Queen has arrived for a state dinner.
Yesterday, gardaí clashed with hundreds of protesters in Dublin city centre during the Queen’s visit to the Garden of Remembrance and Trinity College. There were 20 arrests, with some rioters forcibly handcuffed and removed after they resisted.
Earlier today, the Queen laid a wreath at the War Memorial in Islandbridge in another moving ceremony dedicated to healing divisions between the two countries.
Following on from yesterday’s Garden of Remembrance event, the British monarch and President Mary McAleese laid wreaths at the Islandbridge memorial in memory of the 49,400 Irish soldiers who perished in the first World War.
The event, which was attended by large number of Irish Army veterans, was requested by Buckingham Palace during the preparations for the Queen's four-day visit, and is understood to be particularly important to the Queen.
The Queen laid a poppy wreath at the memorial’s 'war stone' while the President laid a laurel wreath before both leaders observed a minute’s silence. Similar to yesterday’s event, both national anthems were played at the ceremony, emphasising a new era of unity between the countries.
Following the wreath-laying, the Queen and her husband Prince Philip were shown artist Harry Clarke’s illuminated manuscripts containing the names of all the soldiers commemorated at the memorial. The royal couple were also shown the Ginchy Cross, carved out of oak by Irish soldiers who took part in the infamous Battle of the Somme.
Among the guests were Northern Ireland First Minster Peter Robinson, Catholic Archbishop of Ireland Sean Brady and the head of the Church of Ireland Alan Harper. Others invited included UDA commander Jackie McDonald.
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness declined an invitation to attend.
Speaking after the ceremony, Mr Robinson said the event "broke another taboo" in Anglo-Irish relations. However, Mr Robinson said the absence of any members of Sinn Féin represented a missed opportunity. “It would have been an excellent opportunity to show respect for traditions that have otherwise not been shown that respect in the past,” he said.
The royal entourage was this evening joined by British prime minister David Cameron ahead of the state banquet in Dublin Castle. The black-tie event, at the symbolic former seat of British rule in Ireland, will be attended by 172 guests from all walks of public life.
At the start of the dinner, Mrs McAleese is due to make a short address concluding with a toast to the Queen.
The Queen will then make what is being billed as a “major” speech on relations between the two countries, seen as the diplomatic highlight of her four-day visit.
Mr Robinson's wife Iris will be attending tonight’s dinner, her first public engagement since the controversy surrounding her private life erupted in early last year.
The second day of the Queen's itinerary began this morning with a trip to the Guinness Storehouse at St James's Gate where the 85-year-old monarch was given a panoramic "windows" tour of the city in the brewery's famous Gravity Bar, in the company of RTÉ broadcaster and Late Late Show presenter Ryan Tubridy. She was also given a lesson in pouring the perfect pint.
The Queen then met Taoiseach Enda Kenny at Government Buildings in the company of several other members of the Cabinet, including Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore and Attorney General Máire Whelan.
Mr Kenny held a bi-lateral meeting with the Queen in his office after bringing the royal couple on a brief tour of the building. It was one of the last major building projects conducted under British rule in Ireland. The foundation stone for the building, which was originally used as a college of science, was laid by the Queen’s predecessor, King Edward VII in 1904.
Following her trip to Islandbridge, the Queen and Prince Philip had a private lunch at Farmleigh.
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Queen's Dublin speech draws praise
Gerry Adams has united with David Cameron to praise the Queen's historic address at Dublin Castle.
Reacting to the Queen's only speech during her four-day visit to the Republic, the Sinn Féin president said: "I believe that her expression of sincere sympathy for those who have suffered as a consequence of our troubled past is genuine."
The prime minister also praised the tone of the Queen's speech, adding: "I think this visit will set the seal on what is already a very strong relationship between our two countries, but a relationship I believe that can get even stronger still."
All of Thursday's Irish newspapers were full of praise for the nature of the address in St Patrick's Hall on Wednesday night in front of a host of dignitaries, including the prime minister David Cameron, Peter Robinson, the Northern Ireland first minister, Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney, Irish rugby star Brian O'Driscoll and various former Irish prime ministers.
Speaking before the Queen, the Irish president, Mary McAleese, said the royal state visit was the culmination of the success of the peace process and an acknowledgement that while the past cannot be changed, there has been a decision made to change the future.
The Queen received rapturous applause and a standing ovation and ended her speech with a toast to the president and people of Ireland .
The Queen was expected to visit the Irish National Stud on Thursday in Kildare. There she will meet students of the racing academy and those who trained winners from this year's Cheltenham festival.
The British ambassador to Dublin will host a return event, celebrating the visit at the Convention Centre in Dublin
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The Queen made a historic visit to Ireland back in 2011, and during a speech made in Dublin Castle, she revealed she had cúpla focail — addressing those in attendance, including President Mary McAleese , ‘a Úachtaráin, agus a cháirde.’
A great story about Queen Elizabeth’s historic speech at Dublin Castle in May 2011: we’ve traced the envelope on which then President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, had scribbled phonetically ‘A Uachtaráin, agus a chairde’ (President and friends) and which secretly made its way to pic.twitter.com/c9jOnunrtp — Flor MacCarthy🇺🇦 (@florNEWS) September 8, 2022
The untold story of how the Queen has since managed her introduction has been told, revealing that Ms McAleese had written the words phonetically for her to pronounce properly in her speech.
The initial plan was for The Queen to begin her speech As Gaeilge, but protocol teams vetoed the idea on the grounds that if she fluffed the lines up, then it would be remembered rather than the actual speech. However, the letter which had the phonetic phrases written down has since been found.
‘A great story about Queen Elizabeth’s historic speech at Dublin Castle in May 2011: we’ve traced the envelope on which then President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, had scribbled phonetically ‘A Uachtaráin, agus a chairde’ (President and friends) and which secretly made its way to Buckingham Palace,’ Oireachtas TV journalist Flor McCarthy wrote.
‘Both women had hoped that the speech could begin with a few words in Irish, but the plan was vetoed by the protocol teams – too risky, they thought – if she stumbles in her Irish, that’s all that will be remembered,’ the story continued.
‘A week before the state visit, former British diplomat Francis Campbell paid a courtesy call on McAleese at Áras an Uachtaráin (both from Northern Ireland, they’d been students together at QUB). As he was leaving, Campbell pulled an old envelope from his jacket and pocket and persuaded the president to jot down the line she would have coached the queen to say.
‘Reluctantly [Ms McAleese] did so, warning him that the plan was “off the table.”‘ However, Queen Elizabeth decided to introduce the speech As Gaeilge, unbeknownst to Ms McAleese, who became speechless as she uttered phrase.
‘Elizabeth had other ideas. As she rose to her feet in Dublin Castle, the first British monarch to visit Ireland began her speech: “A Uachtaráin, agus a chairde..” An almost speechless and clearly delighted Mary McAleese can be seen exclaiming just one word: “wow!”‘
As for who taught the Queen the phrase, Francis Campbell is now Vice Chancellor of a university in Fremantle, Western Australia, and was able to find the envelope in a drawer in his desk, where he donated it to the President’s Letter Collection.
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