CNN 's Max Foster contributed to this report . Queen Elizabeth II praises her people 's ` ` virtues of resilience , ingenuity and tolerance '' She spoke to both houses of Parliament as she celebrated her years on the throne . A stained glass window was presented to the monarch by her . The Diamond Jubilee celebrations will commence in June .
Queen Elizabeth II praises her people 's ` ` virtues of resilience , ingenuity and tolerance '' She spoke to both houses of Parliament as she celebrated her years on the throne . A stained glass window was presented to the monarch by her . The Diamond Jubilee celebrations will commence in June .