The Queen released the foreword for the one-day summit taking place today in the UK. In her impassioned launch of the GIS, the monarch hailed technology and the spirit of collaboration which has helped achieve many breakthroughs in Britain's modern history.
She focused her attention in particular on the extraordinary results achieved with collaboration around the world at the peak of the COVID-19 crisis - and urged to keep the same spirit alive to fight climate change.
She wrote: "With the need for isolation and restrictions, the last year and a half has often threatened what we have all previously taken for granted: the opportunity to be, work, and grow together.
"Yet, in the face of these challenges, I have been inspired by countless stories of overcoming these hurdles.
"We have learned to connect with each other through innovative technologies and, in sharing the common goal of tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, achieved scientific breakthroughs faster than ever expected.
"It has been a reminder that the diversity of thinking and experiences that this collaboration brings is not only of social benefit but imperative for innovation and transformation.
"It is in that spirit that I welcome you to the Global Investment Summit."
Thinking back to the previous century, the Queen continued: "It is often when working together against seemingly insurmountable obstacles that we create the technologies that change the world.
"In the United Kingdom, I am often reminded that our history of innovation comes from this foundation of teamwork against adversity.
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"Faced with breaking the Enigma code, the team at Bletchley Park created Colossus, the world's first modern computer.
"Today, we have Alan Turing and his peers to thank for much of our modern world, and Turing's pilot ACE computer can be found in the Science Museum."
Her Majesty then moved on to urge governments, societies businesses and individuals to join forces in tackling today's main challenge, climate change.
She said: "The challenge of today, however, is not in breaking a code.
"It is in working together across the globe to avert the challenges of climate change.
"It is our shared responsibility, of those in government, business and civil society, to rise to this challenge."
Urging to aim high with goals when it comes to fight today's environmental issues, the Queen concluded: "I am proud of how the United Kingdom is seeing to secure a sustainable future, yet there is still much more to do.
"This summit is not just a showcase but an opportunity to come together and, in the generous spirit of collaboration, forge new partnerships.
"I invite you all to share in this spirit and wish that today brings the innovation of tomorrow."
This year's GIS sees the world's leading businesses and investors gather to the UK.
The summit will show the world how the UK can shape the future of green investment - and takes place just a few days before the beginning of COP26, the United Nations' climate change summit in Glasgow.
During the summit, Prime Minister Boris Johnson will drive forward his 10-Point Plan for a green recovery, which aims to building back the country in the wake of the Covid crisis while supporting green jobs and accelerating the nation's path to net zero.
GIS will also underpin Britain as a global hub for green tech and finance and make the case for global investment in UK companies.
The summit will be followed by a reception hosted by the Queen at Windsor Castle.
As announced last week, the monarch will be supported by Prince Charles and Prince William, who have been outspoken in their fight against climate change.
The three key royals will be also joined by two more working royals, the Queen's cousin Prince Richard and his wife Birgitte, the Duchess of Gloucester.
Finally, Prince Michael of Kent will also be in attendance.
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