The kindness and affection from the public have carried me through some of the most difficult periods, and always your love and affection have eased the journey.

I'd like to be a queen in people's hearts but I don't see myself being queen of this country.

My first thoughts are that I should not let people down, that I should support them and love them.

Whoever is in the distress can call me. I will come running wherever they are.