DAVID Cameron will label the Queen a rock of strength for
Britain and the rest of the world in a tribute to Her Majesty on her 90th
birthday.
Addressing the Commons, the Prime Minister will lead MPs in
the celebrations, highlighting the "extraordinary times" during the
Queen’s long reign.
Mr Cameron is expected to say: "Her Majesty The Queen
has lived through some extraordinary times in our world.
From the Second World War to the rations with which she
bought the material for her wedding dress.
"From presenting the World Cup to England at Wembley in
1966 to man landing on the moon three years later.
"From the end of the Cold War to peace in Northern
Ireland.
Throughout it all, as the sands of culture shift and the
tides of politics ebb and flow, Her Majesty has been steadfast - a rock of
strength for our nation, for our Commonwealth and on many occasions for the
whole world.
"As her grandson, Prince William has said: ‘Time and
again, quietly and modestly, The Queen has shown us all that we can confidently
embrace the future without compromising the things that are important.’
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, a staunch Republican, has also
said he is also looking forward to wishing the Queen a happy birthday.
But despite the tributes, the monarch will have to wait for
her birthday present from her ministers.
Mr Cameron's official spokeswoman said that the Cabinet had
agreed to give the Queen a present on her official birthday on June 11.
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