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The British are suffering severely from the crown pandemic. In her Christmas speech, the Queen consoled her compatriots. At the same time, he thanked the volunteers.
All a lot of people want this year is a simple hug, Queen Elizabeth II said in her Christmas address this year and tried to comfort the British. For many, it is a sad year in light of the corona pandemic. “Some mourn the loss of a loved one, others miss their friends and family while wanting a simple hug or a handshake for Christmas,” said the 94-year-old. “We couldn’t celebrate the birth of Christ as usual, but life must go on.”
In her speech, the Queen thanked the people who would now help the weakest in society. “We continue to be inspired by the kindness of strangers and find comfort in the fact that there is hope even in the darkest nights.” They are “good Samaritans” who have reacted “wonderfully to the challenges of the year.” “I am proud and moved by this calm and indomitable spirit,” said the monarch.
Already the second direction in the Corona crisis
In the first phase of the pandemic, the Queen had already addressed her compatriots and asked them to remain “united and determined.” He had also thanked the NHS staff and all the other caregivers.
The Queen’s speech, recorded at Windsor Castle, west London, was addressed to the people of Great Britain and the entire Commonwealth. The Queen’s Christmas speech is a staunch tradition, but she is otherwise very reluctant to make such appearances.
Christmas also different this time for the Royals
For the queen and her husband, Prince Philip, 99, Christmas looks different this year than usual. They spend the holidays without their relatives at Windsor Castle and not, as usual, at Sandringham in the east of England. Usually British royalty gather there during the Christmas period.
Hundreds of spectators gather each year on Christmas Day to watch the Queen and her relatives go to church. This is also canceled this time due to the corona pandemic. Instead, the Queen wanted to attend a small private service in a chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle.
