history links monarchs in parking lotment. a connecting thread from one period to the next.e-assured that i'm merely the second sovereign to celebrate a diamond jubilee. as today, it was my privilege to address you during missile ver and golden jubilees. many of you were present ten years ago and some of you will recall the occasion in 1977. since my accession, i have been a regular visit to the palace of west center and at the last count have had the pleasurable duty of treating with 12 prime ministers. [ applause ] over such a period, one can observe that the experience of venerable old age can be a mighty guide but not a prerequisite for success in public office. i'm therefore very pleased to be addressing many younger parliamenttarians and also those brings such a wide range of background and experience to your vital national work. during these years as your queen, the support of my family has across the generations been beyond measure. prince philip is i believe well known for declining compliments of any kind. but throughout he has been a constant strength and guide. h