we take an active part in united kingdom branch, and we work to share our experiences and to promoteracy. this is in the service of your beloved commonwealth. you have visited all but two commonwealth countries, some many times, and have attended all head of government meetings since 1997. we look on with pride. and members of the royal family are represented at the jubilee celebration being held in all of those places where you are head of state. your majesty, we give thanks for this, your diamond jubilee. we look forward to the years to come, and we pray that you enjoy the peace and prosperity and plenty that has so distinguished your reign. [applause] >> she presents the address on behalf of the house of lords to the queen, which see accept with a smile -- she accepts with a smile, and then another will present his address. >> most gracious sovereign, we, your faithful, are honored to be year to commemorate and celebrate the 60 years of your brain -- reign. we have contributed to the jubilee window to be marking this occasion permanently. time is better preserved in this historic