I do hope you can see me today.

1992 is not a year on which I shall look back with undiluted pleasure. In the words of one of my more sympathetic correspondents, it has turned out to be an 'A…

Oh, dear, I hope it wasn't anyone important.

I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and to the service of our great Imperial Family to w…