This memoclip contains archive footage of Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom

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ELIZABETH II (UK, QUEEN)

Memoclip: Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom

Arrival at the Airport of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Welcomed by Egon KLEPSCH, EP President, 3 shots

Arrival at the European Parliament, 3 shots

Entering the office of the President of the European Parliament, 4 shots

Meeting with the EP Vice-Presidents, 2 shots

SOUNDBITE (German), Egon Alfred KLEPSCH, EP President, Your Majesty, with great esteem for your country and for the British people, may I inviteyou to address the Members of this House.

SOUNDBITE (English), ELIZABETH II, Churchill drew a deceptively simple lesson. He sought to recreate the European family and provide it with a structure under which it can dwell in peace, in safety and in freedom. As I look around me in this ever more important Parliament of Europe, I believe that Members of Parliament, and all Europeans, can be proud of what has been achieved.

SOUNDBITE (English), ELIZABETH II, Standing here today I am conscious of the differences in national parliamentary traditions across the Community. The British Members will no doubt have brought to the deliberations of this House the vigorous tone of Westminster debate: a style which can be confrontational as some of my ancestors found!" (Laughter and applause)

SOUNDBITE (English), ELIZABETH II, The differences of style and opinion are insignificant against the background of the proven commitment of Europeans today to reconciliation and democracy. Far better the tough talking and controversy of a genuine debate for which this Parliament is a forum than drab uniformity. By your deliberations and well-contested decisions you reinforce the work of national parliaments. I welcome your contribution to European democracy.

Arrival at the town hall of Strasbourg, exterior

Dinner at the town hall of Strasbourg in presence of Egon KLEPSCH, EP President and Catherine TRAUTMANN, Mayor of Strasbourg, 7 shots