Queen's 60th anniversary message
Richard Cutcher • Published 6 Feb 2012 12:00
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HER Majesty The Queen has issued a Diamond Jubilee message to mark the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne.
The Queen came to the throne on this day in 1952, after her father, King George VI, died.
In the message she thanks the public for the "wonderful support and encouragement" given to her and HRH Prince Phillip during her reign.
A special service at the Parish Church of St John the Baptist, in Windsor, was held yesterday to mark the occasion and David Shaw, from the church, feels the people of Windsor have a special connection with the Monarch.
Mr Shaw said: "I can only say that when I came to live in Windsor in 2000 I wasn't a huge royalist but when you live here you can see what they do for the town and the jobs they create you can't help but be sucked into that loyalty.
"Windsor is an incredibly special place because of that."
The Mayor of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Cllr Asghar Majeed, said: "The Queen has shown dedication, determination, good nature and grace in serving her people throughout the past six decades.
"It has been an honour to meet her a couple of times during my term, most recently when she opened the museum in the Guildhall."
Queen Elizabeth II's full Diamond Jubilee message:
"Today, as I mark 60 years as your Queen, I am writing to thank you for the wonderful support and encouragement that you have given to me and Prince Philip over these years and to tell you how deeply moved we have been to receive so many kind messages about the Diamond Jubilee.
"In this special year, as I dedicate myself anew to your service, I hope we will all be reminded of the power of togetherness and the convening strength of family, friendship and good neighbourliness, examples of which I have been fortunate to see throughout my reign and which my family and I look forward to seeing in many forms as we travel throughout the United Kingdom and the wider Commonwealth.
"I hope also that this Jubilee year will be a time to give thanks for the great advances that have been made since 1952 and to look forward to the future with clear head and warm heart as we join together in our celebrations.
"I send my sincere good wishes to you all."
This article appeared in Royal Borough Observer 06 Feb 12
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