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The speaker expresses gratitude to the audience for attending the event early in the morning. They mention an upcoming visit to Balmoral to meet Her Majesty and discuss the transition of leadership to a new Conservative leader. The speaker notes that the process has been like a relay race, with unexpected changes to the rules.

How does the speaker express gratitude at the beginning of the speech?

What event is the speaker preparing for?

Who will the speaker be meeting in Balmoral?

What metaphor does the speaker use to describe the transition of leadership?

What unexpected change does the speaker mention regarding the leadership transition?