Clwyd West MS and Shadow Minister for the Constitution, Darren Millar, led a debate in the Senedd yesterday congratulating Her Majesty the Queen on the occasion of the seventieth anniversary of her accession to the throne, which will be marked this weekend.
Speaking in the Senedd Chamber, Darren praised The Queen for “her service to Wales, the UK and the Commonwealth, and for her role as Defender of the Faith.”
Her Majesty reaches the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne this Sunday, 6th February.
Darren’s motion prosing that the Senedd “Extends its warmest congratulations to Her Majesty the Queen on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne” was passed without objection.
In his speech, Darren said:
“The Queen is a record-breaking monarch; she is the longest reigning monarch in British history. It's absolutely right that all of her Parliaments should recognise this fact and ensure that action is taken to record their thanks and congratulations in their order papers.
“Over the past seven decades, The Queen has dedicated herself to selfless service to Wales, the UK and the whole of the Commonwealth. She has worked with 14 Prime Ministers and four Welsh First Ministers. But she has always risen above the political fray; she's been a steadfast anchor for the nation in times of crisis and in times of trouble, including during this awful period that we've all had to endure with the recent coronavirus pandemic.
“Her Majesty is Britain's greatest diplomat and ambassador, representing Welsh and British interests overseas on hundreds of visits and receiving Presidents, Prime Ministers and Heads of State from other nations here in the UK. It's very difficult, I think, to underestimate the importance of these visits in fostering international relationships, in helping to overcome divisions and in cementing the strong relationships that Britain enjoys with our allies.
“It's no wonder, therefore, that Her Majesty The Queen is greatly admired, not just here in Wales, where the popularity of Her Majesty is greater than in other UK nations, but across the globe.
“The Platinum Jubilee provides an opportunity for all of us to be able to celebrate seven decades of Her Majesty's service to us here in Wales.
“The Queen is an amazing example. She has robustly defended her Christian faith while promoting tolerance and understanding of others, and she lives by the moral code that she preaches. For her 70 years on the throne, for her service to Wales, the UK and the Commonwealth, and for her role as defender of the faith, I say this: God save the Queen! Long live The Queen! And congratulations, Your Majesty.”
