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Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday, made only one official visit to Brazil during her reign, including a visit to the National Congress. On November 5, 1968, MPs and senators welcomed the Queen and her husband, Prince Philip, to a formal session. She said she hoped the visit would strengthen ties between the British and Brazilians.
09/09/2022, 15:08 – Updated on 09/09/2022, 15:08
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While visiting Brazil in 1968, Queen Elizabeth spoke at the National Convention of a complete dictatorship, on the eve of AI-5. Correspondent Pedro Binser. Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday, made only one official visit to Brazil during her 70-year reign. On November 5, 1968, in Brasilia, she and Prince Philip were received by deputies and senators in a solemn session, chaired by the Vice President of the Republic, Pedro Alexo, in the plenary session of the Chamber of Deputies. More than 500 people attended this event. In her speech, Queen Elizabeth noted the challenges facing the Brazilian legislature in serving a country with inequality on the continent, wishing parliamentarians success in their efforts and thanking them for their warm reception. I was very touched by your welcome. This is typical of the generosity and generosity that my husband and I have found everywhere since our arrival in Brazil. I also thank you for honoring us with this invitation to attend the joint session of the National Congress. The Vice-President at the time, Pedro Alexo, confirmed that the National Congress had greeted the Queen with jubilation. Two parliamentarians spoke on behalf of their respective houses: Senator Manuel Villaca, of Arena Botiguar, and Representative Legia Dutel de Andrade, of MDB in Santa Catarina. Elizabeth Segunda said she hoped the visit would strengthen ties between the British and Brazilians. I am confident that this friendship will grow and flourish in the future, to the great benefit of our two peoples and for the promotion of peace and stability in the world. I ask God to grant you success in your deliberations and to crown your work with success. The Queen’s reception was one of the last acts of the National Congress for years. On December 13, 1968, just over a month after the king praised his work, the legislature was subjected to Institutional Act No. 5 and was not fully reopened until more than a year later. With simultaneous translation by Raquel Teixeira, of Radio Senado, Pedro Pincer.
