【正文】 l as family members at of the features of growing old is a heightened awareness of remember what happened 50 years ago means that it is possible to appreciate what has changed in the also makes you aware of what has remained my experience, the positive value of a happy family is one of the factors of human existence that has not immediate family of grandparents, parents and children, together with their extended family, is still the core of a thriving Prince Philip and I celebrated our Diamond Wedding last month, we were much aware of the affection and support of our own family as they gathered round us for the today, of course, marks the birth of Jesus other things, it is a reminder that it is the story of a family。they had to make do in a stable, and the newborn Jesus had to be laid in a was a family which had been shut it was because of this early experience that, throughout his ministry, Jesus of Nazareth reached out and made friends with people whom others ignored or was in this way that he proclaimed his belief that, in the end, we are all brothers and sisters in one human Christmas story also draws attention to all those people who are on the edge of societyCanada, Australia, New Zealand and Singaporeare currently serving in debt of gratitude owed to these young men and women, and to their predecessors, is indeed is sixty years since the Commonwealth was created and today, with more than a billion of its members under the age of 25, the organisation remains a strong and practical force for I attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Trinidad and Tobago and heard how important the Commonwealth is to young munication technologies allow them to reach out to the wider world and share their experiences and many, the practical assistance and networks of the Commonwealth can give skills, lend advice and encourage is inspiring to learn of some of the work being done by these young people, who bring creativity and innovation to the challenges they is important to keep discussing issues that concern us all – there can be no more valuable role for our family of have been closely associated with the Commonwealth through most of its personal and living bond I have enjoyed with leaders, and with people the world over, has always been more important in promoting our unity than symbolism Commonwealth is not an organisation with a is rather an opportunity for its people to work together to achieve practical solutions to many aspects of our lives, whether in sport, the environment, business or culture, the Commonwealth connection remains vivid and is, in lots of ways, the face of the with continuing support and dedication, I am confident that this diverse Commonwealth of nations can strengthen the mon bond that transcends politics, religion, race and economic know that Christmas is a time for celebration and family reunions。very often, they like each other and women often speak of the enormous pride they have in representing their country, a sense of belonging to a wider see this vividly at the Commonwealth Games, for example, which is known to many as the Friendly Games and where I am sure you have noticed that it is always the petitors from the smallest countries who receive the loudest are capable of belonging to many munities, including a religious James may not have anticipated quite how important sport and games were to bee in promoting harmony and mon from the scriptures in the Bible which bears his name, we know that nothing is more satisfying than the feeling of belonging to a group who are dedicated to helping each other:‘Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should to do to you, do ye even so to them’.I wish you, and all those whom you love and care for, a very happy Christmas.第五篇：英女王2015圣誕致辭(英語版)英女王2015圣誕致辭At this time of year, few sights evoke more feelings of cheer and goodwill than the twinkling lights of a Christmas popularity of a tree at Christmas is due in part to my greatgreat grandparents, Queen Victoria and Prince this touching picture was published, many families wanted a Christmas tree of their own, and the custom soon 1949, I spent Christmas in Malta as a newlymarried naval have returned to that island over the years, including last month for a meeting of Commonwealth leaders。s Young Leaders, an inspirational group, each of them a symbol of hope in their own Commonwealth round the tree gives us a chance to think about the year aheadI am looking forward to a busy 2016, though I have been warned I may have Happy Birthday sung to me more than once or also allows us to reflect on the year that has passed, as we think of those who are far away or no longer with people say the first Christmas after losing a loved one is particularly it39。s his family39。 birthwere far from ideal, but worse was to e as the family was forced to flee the 39。s unchanging message was not one of revenge or violence but simply that we should love one it is not an easy message to follow, we shouldn39。rather, it inspires us to try harder: to be thankful for the people who bring love and happiness into our own lives, and to look for ways of spreading that love to others, whenever and wherever we of the joys of living a long life is watching one39。s tree first appeared, although of course electric lights have replaced the