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 marks 60 years on the throne . A stained glass window was presented to the monarch by Parliament . The Diamond Jubilee celebrations will culminate in June .