she actually referenced it in her platinum jubilee commonwealth speech when she talked about renewing the promise made there. tell us, kate, through history, she did, didn t she. reporter: she did. and it is such a powerful speech and i m so pleased you picked up because here she is, a 21-year-old girl on her birthday saying my whole life, whether it be long or short shall be dedicated to your service. and what a life it has been. this incredible queen and always throughout her reign she s thought of service. most recently signed herself your servant elizabeth r. she is one who believes in duty, in service, and that was a vow she made when she was just 21. she would keep it throughout her life and as you say, what an incredible reign. she was born in 1926. she is the longest reigning monarch in history and we were just celebrating her jubilee. and what a striking image
we saw how she signed that message at the time of the 70th anniversary at the time of her session, your servant, elizabeth r. as a former archbishop of canterbury said, it has been a service entirely done and duty faithfully fulfilled. i think there will be millions watching who will say amen to all of that. the queen was notjust mnemonic for the uk, she was head of state in 1a other commonwealth nations. 0ur diplomatic correspondence james landale has been looking at the international response to today s news. from the moment the queen s reign began in kenya in 1952, she played a constant and significant role on the international stage, and this afternoon there was sorrow and regret expressed around the world, including in every corner of the globe. as her 12th canadian prime
your servant, elizabeth r. byjune 2022, and a public celebration of her platinum jubilee, her declining health limited the events she could attend. there was, however, a delightful surprise. a pre recorded appearance a somewhat chaotic tea party with paddington bear. perhaps you would like a marmalade sandwich. i always keep one for emergencies. so doi! i keep mine in here. happy jubilee, ma am. and thank you. for everything. that s very kind. this was a monarch at peace and enjoying herself. 0n the final day of thejubilee celebrations, there was a final appearance on the balcony of buckingham palace.
the prince of wales acknowledged what he called the honour of his mother s wish that camilla be known as queen consort when he becomes king. and he said theyjoined with the rest of the country in congratulating the queen on what he called the remarkable guests who saw the queen yesterday in the ballroom at sandringham said she looked a little more frail physically than the figure to which we ve been accustomed, though she was as alert and sharp as ever. in her message last night, the queen said she was humbled by the loyalty and affection that she continued to receive. the message was signed your servant, elizabeth r . nicholas witchell, bbc news, sandringham. the duchess of cornwall s journey
guests who saw the queen yesterday in the ballroom at sandringham said she looked a little more frail physically than the figure to which we ve been accustomed, though she was as alert and sharp as ever. in her message last night, the queen said she was humbled by the loyalty and affection that she continued to receive. the message was signed your servant, elizabeth r . nicholas witchell, bbc news, sandringham. the duchess of cornwall s journey to acceptance by the public and the royal family has at times been a difficult one. her relationship with prince charles only being made public at his 50th birthday celebration 25 years ago. just a warning, daniela relph s report here contains some flashing images.