The Queen meets the new Gambian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Francis Blain

The speaker presents their credentials as the High Commissioner for the Gambia to the UK, expressing a commitment to strengthen diplomatic ties between the two nations. The speech concludes with a note of gratitude and an informal comment.

What is the role of the speaker in relation to the Gambia?

What commitment does the speaker express regarding the ties between the Gambia and the United Kingdom?

How does the speaker feel about the relationship between the Gambia and the United Kingdom?

What does the speaker thank the audience for?

What was the speaker's expectation regarding the arrival of an ambassador?