The Queen Consort holds a reception for winners of the Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2022

The transcript is a speech given at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the Queens Commonwealth essay competition. It includes a tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II, highlighting her dedication to the Commonwealth. The speech also references Queen Elizabeth I and discusses the power of the written word in connecting and healing people, especially through messages of condolence received from around the world.

What event is being celebrated at Buckingham Palace?

• A royal wedding

• The Queen's birthday

• The Queens Commonwealth essay competition

• The opening of a new palace wing

Who was the patron of the Royal Commonwealth Society since 1952?

• Queen Elizabeth I

• Queen Victoria

• Queen Elizabeth II

• King George VI

What significant event happened on the 17th of November in 1558?

• Queen Elizabeth I came to the throne

• Queen Elizabeth I was born

• Queen Elizabeth II was crowned

• The Commonwealth was established

What has the speaker and their husband found comforting in recent months?

• Messages of condolence from around the world

• Attending royal events

• Traveling to different countries

• Reading historical books

According to the speaker, what unique ability does the written word have?

• To connect, heal, and offer hope

• To entertain and amuse

• To create wealth and prosperity

• To confuse and mislead