The British monarch celebrated the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, but encouraged the British to tire of the coronavirus epidemic.

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He gave a special speech on Friday night at nine o’clock local time II. Elizabeth. The choice of date is not accidental, the father of the British monarch, VI. George also addressed the British at the time, 75 years earlier, saluting the end of World War II in Europe. It is true that it could only be followed on the radio, but the Queen’s speech could already be followed on social media.

Elizabeth’s speech was recorded at Windsor Castle, where she has been quarantined with her husband, Prince Philip, since March. The queen drew a parallel between the war effort and the current fight against the coronavirus. “When I look at the country today and see that we are ready to defend and support each other, I proudly declare that we are still a nation that those brave soldiers, sailors and pilots would recognize and admire,” said the Queen.

Elizabeth’s appearance was also symbolic, with two pins on her dress that she received from her parents for her 18th birthday in 1944. About World War II, she said, everything was grim at first, the end seemed distant, and the end result was uncertain. However, they all persevered because that was the right thing to do. “Never give up, never despair, that was the message of Victory Day,” said Elizabeth, who also recalled that despite the quarantine, the streets are full of love and care for each other.



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