Queen’s banquet speech during Reagan’s UK visit

Title

Queen’s banquet speech during Reagan’s UK visit

Genre

Speech; Music

TX Date

8 Jun 1982

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:09:22

Description

Speech by the Queen at the Windsor Castle banquet held in honour of US President Ronald Reagan during his UK state visit. She speaks of the close relationship between the USA and Britain; US understanding of the British position during the current Falklands War; US investment in British business; importance to both countries of the Western alliance. Concludes with toast to Reagan, playing of the US national anthem and applause.

Contributors

Queen Elizabeth II

Keywords

USA; UK; Business; International relations; Investment; State visits; Royal family; Presidents; Royalty; Falklands War (1982); Ronald Reagan; International cooperation; Windsor Castle; National anthems; Bilateral relations; International defence; Nancy Reagan

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